Somatic coaching · Online · UK & worldwide
Low self-worth and self-doubt
Do you often feel like you’re not good enough, however hard you try? Low self-worth and self-doubt can affect your relationships, your work and how you feel about yourself every day.
I offer one-to-one somatic coaching online to help you understand where those feelings come from and build a stronger sense of your own worth.
What would change if you stopped trying to be enough, and started believing you already are?
What is self-worth?
Self-worth is your underlying sense that you matter and are good enough as you are, not because of what you achieve or how other people see you. When it’s low, you might rely on approval, achievement or keeping others happy to feel okay.
Signs of low self-worth
You might recognise some of these.
You never quite feel good enough, however much you achieve.
You have a loud inner critic.
You compare yourself to others and don’t feel good enough.
You change yourself to fit in, or to avoid disapproval.
You find it hard to accept compliments or ask for what you need.
You stay in situations or relationships that aren’t good for you.
“Some of the things you believe about yourself may have started as someone else’s judgement.”
Ruth
Where does low self-worth come from?
Some of the things you believe about yourself may have started as someone else’s judgement. Early experiences, critical relationships, or being treated badly can all shape the story you tell yourself about your worth.
When someone has treated us badly, we can spend a lot of time trying to understand why, and sometimes end up making their behaviour mean something about our own worth.
How does somatic coaching help with self-worth?
In our one-to-one work, we explore where those beliefs came from, how they affect you now, and what it might look like to stop changing yourself to fit in. Because self-doubt is felt in the body as well as the mind, we also work with what happens physically when the inner critic shows up. Where it’s helpful, I bring in Brainspotting, parts work and hypnotherapy.
The focus is on building self-worth, setting healthier boundaries, learning to trust yourself, and feeling worthy of love as you are.
Free guide
Why Don’t I Ever Feel Good Enough?
Explore five patterns that may be affecting your self-worth, and one small step to try for each.
How it works
Book a free 30-minute call
We talk about what’s going on for you. There’s no pressure to book.
Six one-to-one sessions
By video, 60 minutes each, usually weekly and flexible to you.
Review together
Towards the end, we look back and decide whether further sessions would help.
“Her ability to gently steer me towards developing a more grounded and nourishing relationship with myself has been invaluable.”
Esther, Google review · Read more client stories
About Ruth Edwards
I know how it feels to doubt yourself. I struggled with low self-esteem for a long time and was always looking for approval from other people. Understanding how much my body was holding is what finally helped things change, and it’s why I do this work.
I’m a somatic trauma-informed coach based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, working with clients online across the UK and internationally.
BSc (Hons) Psychology · ICF and CPD accredited somatic trauma-informed coaching certification · Brainspotting Practitioner, Phase 3 · Somatic Experiencing, Foundation Level · Certified Hypnotherapist (American Board of Hypnotherapy) · CPD accredited Narcissistic Abuse Specialist · Internal Family Systems (IFS) educated
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Self-worth: common questions
What’s the difference between self-worth and self-esteem?
The terms are often used interchangeably. Self-esteem usually describes how you rate yourself, while self-worth is the deeper sense that you matter regardless of what you do or achieve.
Can coaching help with self-doubt?
Coaching can help you understand where your self-doubt comes from, notice how it shows up, and build practical tools to respond to it differently. We work on this together at a pace that feels right for you.
Do sessions take place online?
Yes. One-to-one sessions are by video call, so you can join from anywhere in the UK or the world.
How many sessions will I need?
We start with six 60-minute sessions, then review together whether further sessions would help.
Is there a free resource I can start with?
Yes. My free guide, “Why Don’t I Ever Feel Good Enough?”, explores five patterns that may be affecting your self-worth, with a small step to try for each. You’ll find it on the Resources page.
Let’s have a chat
The first call is free and takes 30 minutes. Choose a time below, or email ruth@thesomatichealingcoach.com or call 07920 424736.
