Welcome to The Self-Worth Blog

If you’ve ever typed “Why do I always put everyone else first?” or “How do I stop being so hard on myself?” then you’re in the right place.

This space is for anyone navigating self-doubt, burnout, people-pleasing, and the endless loop of overthinking. This blog shares grounded, practical insights from the therapy room, without the fluff, shame or toxic positivity.

Whether you're just starting to explore therapy, already doing the work, or simply curious, this blog is a place to feel less alone and more understood.

Woman sitting on bedroom floor surrounded by sticky notes saying "yes", illustrating people-pleasing burnout, emotional exhaustion, and overwhelm.

People-Pleasing and Burnout: Why You're Exhausted and What to Do About It

You're exhausted, resentful, and running on empty, but you can't seem to stop. If you've spent years saying yes when you mean no, this is why people-pleasing leads to burnout and what actually helps.

aliciafrimley

Apr 205 min read

People-pleasing specialist therapy in Southend-on-sea and online. Learn to say no without the guilt spirals.

Am I a Bad Person for Wanting to Say No? The Truth About People-Pleasing

It's 2am and you're wide awake, scrolling through your phone, wondering: "Why can't I say no?" If this sounds familiar, you're not...

aliciafrimley

Sep 12, 20255 min read

CBT in Southend to build self-compassion and feel good enough

CBT for Self-Esteem: Why You Feel Like You’re Never Enough -And How CBT Rebuilds Self‑Trust

Ever feel like nothing you do is “enough”? This post unpacks how that belief develops, explains how CBT can rebuild self‑trust, and offers gentle practices to quiet the inner critic.

aliciafrimley

Jul 28, 20256 min read

How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself

Feeling stuck in self-criticism? This blog shares practical CBT tips to help you stop being so hard on yourself and start rebuilding your confidence and self-worth.

aliciafrimley

Jun 23, 20254 min read