What can Compassion Focused Therapy help with?
Sometimes the way we speak to ourselves can become one of the most difficult parts of what we are experiencing. Therapy can help you understand patterns of criticism, shame and self-blame and begin to develop a different way of responding to yourself.
- Shame
- Self-criticism
- Low self-esteem
- Self-blame
- Difficult emotions
- Low self-compassion
- Feeling not good enough
- Negative self-talk
- Harsh self-judgement
- Emotional difficulties
What is Compassion Focused Therapy?
Understanding the therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy informs Jess’s work, particularly when supporting people experiencing shame, self-criticism, low self-esteem and difficulties with self-compassion.
You may find it easier to show understanding and compassion towards other people than towards yourself. You might be highly self-critical or feel that you are never good enough.
Therapy can help you understand these patterns and develop a different way of responding to yourself — one that is less driven by criticism, shame or self-blame.
Benefits of Compassion Focused Therapy
LEARNING TO RESPOND TO YOURSELF WITH GREATER UNDERSTANDING AND KINDNESS
Understand Self-Criticism
Explore where critical patterns may come from and how they affect the way you see yourself.
Work With Shame
Develop a greater understanding of shame and the role it may play in your emotional wellbeing.
Build Self-Compassion
Begin developing a kinder and more understanding relationship with yourself.
Improve Self-Esteem
Work towards greater self-worth and a more balanced way of relating to yourself.
Some symptoms to watch out for
Early signs that shouldn’t be ignored
- Catastrophic thinking
- Overestimating the potential for severe consequences
- Excessive Worrying
- Obsessive Thoughts & Behaviors
- Social Phobia or Other Phobias
- Procrastination & Behavioral Avoidance
- Physical Distress or Fear
- Panic Attacks
Hear from our clients
Stories of transformation
Frequently
Asked Questions
Questions we often asked
Q1: What is Compassion Focused Therapy?
It is an approach that can help people experiencing shame, self-criticism, low self-esteem and difficulties with self-compassion develop a kinder way of responding to themselves.
Q2: Can it help with low self-esteem?
Compassion Focused approaches can support work around self-criticism, shame and self-worth, helping you develop greater self-compassion.
Q3: What if I am very critical of myself?
Therapy can help you understand patterns of self-criticism and explore a different way of responding to yourself with greater understanding and kindness.
Q4: Do I need to have experienced trauma?
Not necessarily. This approach can be particularly relevant to people experiencing shame, self-criticism, low self-esteem and difficulties with self-compassion.
Q5: Is this approach suitable for everyone?
There is no single approach that works for everyone. Jess will discuss your individual needs and goals with you to consider which approach may be most helpful.