New technological advances are expanding our lifestyle, and we now have various tools that provide us with more communication facilities.

These advances undoubtedly represent positive aspects related to the ways in which we use technology. Here we will talk specifically about this technology applied to online psychotherapy and its relationship with self-esteem problems .

The development of online therapy

Online psychology is attracting more and more people; these people have inclined to prefer online therapy, as they can receive it practically anywhere in the world, from their office or home, providing them with greater discretion and intimacy .

Since it is a relatively new type of therapy, with a different modality from the one we are used to, it is normal that some people do not know its effectiveness, feeling many doubts and even some mistrust.

Many people do not know how an online psychological consultation works or how it develops, they do not know if they are really reliable, they feel doubts about the level of efficiency that may exist in the absence of physical contact between therapist and patient…

In this article we will focus on highlighting the fundamental contribution of online therapy for people with self-esteem problems.

But… what is self-esteem?

Self-esteem is the perception we have of our capacity to achieve objectives, of our way of thinking, of feeling , etc. That is, it is defined by our self-concept, the valuation of ourselves in different areas.

Because of this, it is of great importance to maintain a self-image of ourselves, in a realistic way. Low self-esteem is one of the pillars of the appearance of various psychological problems , such as depression or anxiety.

Maintaining negative thoughts about ourselves will cause a decline in our quality of life and our level of well-being. Conversely, in most cases, maintaining positive thoughts and high self-esteem will benefit us in achieving our goals.

Main symptoms of a person with self-esteem problems

These are the most common signs of low self-esteem.

  • Frequent fears of not being accepted by others.
  • The constant comparison with others.
  • Fixation on failure rather than achievement.
  • Intense insecurity about their capabilities.
  • He feels he must consult others in making decisions.
  • He has toxic relationships, in his family, with his partner and with friends.
  • He tends to dislike his own way of being.

In this sense, it is advisable to opt for the services of online psychology to improve self-esteem if:

  • Nothing you do is good enough for you.
  • You find it hard to face new goals or objectives, because you don’t feel confident that you can do it well.
  • You go over it many times to do a simple task, for fear of doing it wrong.
  • You pay more attention to the achievements of others, rather than your own.

What is the contribution of online psychology to self-esteem problems?

Self-esteem problems are the reason for the appearance of certain difficulties to people, such as insecurity, fear, mistrust that they have to face on a daily basis . These problems affect relationships with partners, friends, work and family. The person with low self-esteem feels afraid to relate to others and to express themselves.

Online psychology will allow the patient with self-esteem problems a reconciliation with oneself; in this kind of process we will break the self-limiting barriers that we impose on ourselves and that make us feel insecure when making decisions, expressing ourselves and taking care of ourselves. On the other hand, online therapy allows the patient to constantly exercise in eliminating the limitations that originate unconsciously, sometimes as external voices, which indirectly affect our self-esteem.

The therapy, in general, benefits the patient to identify his own way of being and expressing himself without unnecessary fears. In this way they learn to give importance and value to their own personal characteristics and to work, little by little, on improving their self-confidence, in order to achieve the challenges they set for themselves in life.

This new practice of technology, applied to psychology and its online therapy system, is extremely useful to patients, helping them in various facets.

Accessibility from anywhere

Online psychology is beneficial and especially recommended for self-esteem problems due to the access the patient has from anywhere. Patients who live in remote or rural areas and do not have the facility to go to a psychological consultation in person, for example, are able to access a service that was previously impossible to use.

Likewise, patients who, due to some mobility problem, cannot travel to a psychological office frequently also benefit from this. People with this type of impairment are sometimes more sensitive to suffering from low self-esteem, and an online therapy is more beneficial for them.

Trust

The online psychologist represents reliability, all these professionals are governed by a code of ethics that regulates their profession and work in total legality for the exercise of their specialty. For this reason, people with self-esteem problems will be able to feel completely safe and express themselves honestly about intimate issues that in other contexts would make them feel vulnerable.

The online psychologist is very carefully selected for his technical skills and commitment. Therefore, he or she will be able to obtain a therapist-patient alliance based on trust, and thus, achieve the goals set in overcoming low self-esteem.

Privacy

By dissolving the privacy that comes with power , the patient with self-esteem problems feels more comfortable, relaxed and willing to maintain a sincere and open channel of communication. He feels in intimacy and in total privacy.

The online therapy can be carried out by means of a video call session , whether you wish to use a video image or only sound. This session is carried out by the patient from the place of their choice, feeling safe and comfortable at all times.

Convenience

The online therapy gives the possibility to better select the schedules , which is convenient from the patient’s point of view.

In some cases, the person finds it a little difficult to attend a psychologist’s session in an office, whether it’s for study, work, or some other situation. Therefore, thanks to online psychology, it is possible to adjust the online therapy sessions according to the patient’s schedule and adapt it to their lifestyle, which is very convenient.

This kind of facility invites to continue consulting with the psychologist those who, because of having self-esteem problems, are more likely to assume that it makes sense to go to therapy because they will (supposedly) not be able to improve, according to themselves during the first stage of the intervention.

Conclusion

Online therapy can be performed from the comfort of the patient’s home or in a space where he feels comfortable and safe; this strengthens a little his ability to deal with his shyness or insecurity, making it easier for him to take the first step towards recovery, without needing much more than a specialist, an internet connection and a computer or mobile phone for communication. All in the interest of improving his low self-esteem, strengthening his virtues and discarding his fears, discovering that he can be a person capable of exploring his potential and be emotionally healthy.

This modality of online psychology has the purpose of raising the patient’s self-esteem at first, creating awareness of their right to live happily, to know, to know and to understand that we must always be willing to receive the best. That the achievements motivate and stimulate the well-being, living of satisfactions.

Self-esteem problems attract negative situations, and therefore the person is content to live problematic situations at every moment; it is a harmful adaptation of lifestyle. Therefore, by increasing self-esteem, we are better able to achieve our goals. Having a good self-esteem makes us able to focus on improving, we are willing to move forward with greater decision and commitment to that improvement process.