Consultation
20 minutes
No charge
See if we are a good fit. No pressure.
BookSelf-Esteem Counselling in Vernon, BC
When your worth always feels conditional
You may appear capable while privately questioning whether you are good enough. Counselling offers a grounded place to understand self-criticism, expectations, and the experiences that shaped how you see yourself.
How Counselling Can Help
Build a more honest relationship with yourself
Low self-esteem is not simply a lack of positive thinking. It often reflects what you learned about belonging, safety, achievement, relationships, and what you had to do to feel accepted.
The goal is not to feel exceptional all the time. It is to develop a steadier sense of worth that does not disappear whenever you struggle or disappoint someone.
A Humanistic Approach
Samer takes a grounded, collaborative approach. The work considers your history, culture, relationships, values, and the full context of your life.
Sessions are available in English and Arabic.
If This Sounds Familiar
You are harder on yourself than anyone else is
You dismiss what you do well and focus on what could have been better.
Praise feels uncomfortable or difficult to believe.
You compare yourself with others and assume they are more certain.
You say yes to avoid disappointment, then feel resentful or depleted.
You overprepare, overwork, or avoid trying because mistakes feel exposing.
You know intellectually that you have value, but do not feel it consistently.
You do not have to make complete sense of this before asking for support.
What to Expect
What happens in the room
Recognize self-criticism
Notice its voice, triggers, and effects.
Understand the old rules
Explore where beliefs about worth and acceptance developed.
Clarify your values
Separate what matters to you from inherited expectations.
Practise clearer boundaries
Communicate more directly without abandoning connection.
Live with more consistency
Make choices based on values rather than only approval or fear.
Sessions and Fees
Straightforward pricing
Individual counselling is available in person in Vernon and online. Text, email, or call if you do not see a time that works. Samer responds within one business day.
Check-In
30 minutes
$75
A focused session to process something specific.
BookSession
60 minutes
$130
Go deeper and work through patterns.
BookDeep Dive
90 minutes
$175
Extended time for complex situations.
BookExtended Health Benefits
Samer Dawood holds the MPCC-p designation with the CPCA and the RTC designation with the ACCT. Sessions may be claimable through some providers under some plans. Confirm eligibility directly with your benefits provider.
Vernon Locations
4415 29th St, Vernon, BC V1T 5B7
2749 30th St, Vernon, BC V1T 5C6, at Cedar & Soak
Phone or text: 778-212-8581
Related Support
Concerns often overlap
Men
Learn how this concern may connect with what you are experiencing.
Explore men's counsellingAnxiety
Learn how this concern may connect with what you are experiencing.
Explore anxiety counsellingDepression
Learn how this concern may connect with what you are experiencing.
Explore depression counsellingLife Transitions
Learn how this concern may connect with what you are experiencing.
Explore life transitions counsellingFrequently Asked Questions
Questions about self-esteem counselling
Do I need low confidence all the time?
No. Self-esteem may change across situations and relationships.
Is personal growth a valid reason for counselling?
Yes. You do not need to be in crisis or have a diagnosis.
Will counselling teach positive thinking?
The goal is not forced positivity. It is a fairer and more honest relationship with yourself.
Can counselling help with people-pleasing?
Yes. Counselling can help you understand the pattern and practise clearer boundaries.
Scope and Safety
Self-esteem concerns can overlap with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, eating concerns, and other needs that may require additional care.
If anyone is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. If you are thinking about suicide or worried about someone else, call or text 9-8-8 in Canada.
Take the Next Step
Begin with a free consultation
A free 20-minute consultation is a simple way to meet Samer, ask questions, and decide whether counselling feels like the right next step.