Walking into therapy for the first time can feel incredibly vulnerable. You might be wondering what to say, whether you'll cry, if your problems are "big enough," or what your therapist is really thinking.

The truth is... I've wondered those same things too. Before I became a counsellor, I was a client. In this personal episode, I share what I've learnt from sitting in both chairs..first as someone asking for help and now as someone privileged enough to walk alongside others on their healing journey.

If you've ever thought about going to therapy, have your first appointment coming up or simply want to understand what therapy is really like, I hope this conversation leaves you feeling a little less afraid and a lot less alone.

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What if the reason you still don't feel "good enough" has nothing to do with positive thinking?

In this episode, I'm unpacking one of the biggest misconceptions about self worth. So many of us believe that if we just thought more positively, repeated enough affirmations or became more confident, we'd finally feel enough.

We'll explore:

• Why affirmations often don't stick
• How childhood experiences and conditioning shape the way you see yourself
• The everyday habits that quietly erode your self worth
• Why people pleasing, weak boundaries and self abandonment reinforce the "I'm not enough" story
• Practical ways to start building genuine self worth one small action at a time

If you've ever questioned your value, struggled with confidence, constantly put others before yourself or felt like you're never quite enough, this episode is for you.

Remember... self worth isn't built in the mirror. It's built in the moments when nobody else is watching.

If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Please follow the podcast, leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation today.

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I'm Barbara Thompson, therapist and founder of Self Care Studio. I work with adults and teens navigating anxiety, overthinking, relationships, self worth and building a healthier relationship with themselves.

@self_care_studio
www.selfcarebybarbarathompson.com.au

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Have you ever felt like you're not good enough, no matter how hard you try?
In the very first episode of The Barbara Thompson Podcast, I explore one of the most common core beliefs I see in my counselling practice: "I'm not enough." Together we'll unpack where this belief comes from, how it can show up in our relationships, anxiety, people pleasing, overthinking and self doubt and most importantly, what you can start doing today to challenge it.

If you've ever questioned your worth, compared yourself to others or felt like you have to constantly prove yourself this episode is for you.

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