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Confidence, Identity & Self-Belief

Outward success, inward struggle.

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You’ve achieved more than most — yet it rarely feels enough.

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No matter how far you progress, there may be a persistent internal voice questioning whether you truly belong, whether you’ve done enough, or whether you’re about to be found out.

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For many high achievers, confidence doesn’t disappear — it becomes fragile, conditional, and tied to constant performance.

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How confidence struggles often
show up...

This can look like:

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  • Feeling like a fraud, despite a strong track record.

  • Relentless self-pressure, with little sense of satisfaction.

  • Difficulty slowing down, as if your worth depends on achievement.

  • Replaying conversations or mistakes, convinced others are judging you.

  • Achievements feeling fleeting, while self-doubt lingers.

 

These patterns are exhausting — and they often persist even when external success continues to grow.

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How I help rebuild confidence and self-belief...

Psychotherapy helps us understand where these patterns come from.

 

They are often shaped by early experiences, perfectionism, or deeply ingrained critical voices. By working through these, you can soften self-criticism and develop a more compassionate, grounded sense of self.

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Coaching focuses on how you show up today.

 

We work on confidence strategies, reframing success in ways that actually matter to you, and building emotional resilience so self-doubt no longer drives your decisions.

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This work is about moving from proving yourself to believing in yourself — so you can lead, perform, and live with confidence that feels real, steady, and sustainable.

Cathy Waterhouse is a UK-based psychotherapist and coach supporting professionals and leaders with burnout, chronic stress, perfectionism, and self-doubt through confidential online therapy and coaching.

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