Self-Esteem & Self-Worth Counseling

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Build Confidence. Reconnect with Your Value.

In a vibrant and high-achieving city like Dubai, many individuals quietly battle feelings of inadequacy, low confidence, or not feeling “good enough.” Whether these patterns stem from childhood, cultural pressures, social comparisons, or workplace dynamics, they can hold you back from fulfilling relationships, career success, and emotional well-being.

At MapleTree Psychotherapy Center, we provide supportive, evidence-based counseling that helps you rebuild your sense of self-worth, increase self-acceptance, and feel more confident in who you are.

Why Self-Esteem Matters

Healthy self-esteem isn’t about arrogance—it’s about knowing your value, respecting your boundaries, and believing you deserve happiness and success. When self-doubt takes over, it can lead to:

  • People-pleasing or difficulty saying “no”
  • Harsh inner self-talk (the inner critic) and negative body image
  • Avoidance of new opportunities due to fear of failure
  • Anxiety in relationships or fear of judgment
  • Burnout from overachievement or perfectionism

Our goal is to help you recognize and challenge these limiting beliefs, and replace them with a more compassionate, empowered inner voice.

What Therapy Includes

We tailor each session to your personal journey, using a combination of psychodynamic exploration, mindfulness-based strategies, relational approaches, and existential consideration. Together, we will:

  • Uncover the root causes of low self-worth
  • Reframe negative self-perceptions
  • Learn tools to set boundaries and handle criticism
  • Practice self-affirming techniques
  • Build resilience in social and professional situations

Who We Support

We work with adults, adolescents, students, professionals, and expats in Dubai who are seeking to feel more grounded, self-assured, and emotionally balanced.

Our multilingual team provides therapy in English, Arabic, French, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Finnish, and more, ensuring culturally sensitive care for Dubai’s diverse communities.

Begin Rebuilding Your Self-Worth Today

You are not alone in this journey—and you don’t need to “fix” yourself to be worthy. Explore our broader Individual Therapy & Mental Well-being services, Meet Our Team of skilled therapists, or Find a Therapist who fits your needs. Ready to begin? Contact us to book your first session in Dubai.

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Emotional Wellbeing Check

An Emotional Wellbeing Check is a 30 minute consultation to give you an overview of how you are doing with your psychological wellbeing. It will highlight key areas of your wellness and give an indication as to whether there are any areas of your life that would benefit from some attention. Like any other health check up, an emotional wellbeing check is an important part of staying on top of your mental health. With no commitment to engaging in regular therapy, this service offers a useful measure of your overall emotional wellbeing.

When might an emotional wellbeing check be beneficial?

  • Something feels “off”, but you can’t quite put your finger on what it is
  • You are considering embarking on therapy, but you remain uncertain as to whether this would be beneficial for you
  • You have a history of mental health difficulties and want to stay on top of your emotional wellbeing


Following the wellbeing check you will be provided with a brief summary report with recommendations from Dr Shamarel. As this is not a service that insurance companies typically reimburse for, you will not be given a formal diagnosis.