Start Building Your Self-Esteem 

Low self-esteem can leave you feeling trapped in a cycle of self-doubt, fear, and insecurity. It can affect your confidence, decision-making, and relationships, making it difficult to reach your full potential. You might feel unworthy of success or happiness, constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling inadequate. This negative self-image can also lead to anxiety, depression, and isolation.

When left untreated, low self-esteem can worsen over time, holding you back from opportunities and creating a negative impact on all areas of your life. You may shy away from social interactions, avoid taking risks, and miss out on personal growth. Over time, this lack of confidence can turn into self-sabotage, further limiting your potential and reinforcing feelings of unworthiness. But with the right support, you can break free from this cycle and rebuild your self-esteem.

Hello, I’m Mary Galanis

As an accredited Strategic Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, passionate about helping you navigate and resolve life’s challenges with a practical yet compassionate approach. I understand how low self-esteem can leave you feeling uncertain, unworthy, and stuck. I aim to empower you with the tools and treatments needed to rebuild your confidence and self-worth.

With a focus on tangible results, I offer personalised treatment plans using a variety of proven methods like Hypnosis, EMDR, Psychotherapy, and Somatic Healing, ensuring your holistic well-being is always at the centre of our work together.

Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy are recognised by medical professionals as proven, safe, and effective methods for improving self-esteem and addressing related challenges. Together, we’ll work to shift negative self-perceptions and help you feel more confident and empowered in your life.

When I’m not helping clients, I enjoy spending time with my two adult daughters, practising yoga, and relaxing with my two cats. I believe in continuous growth—both in my personal life and in my practice—always striving to help you become a well-balanced and the best version of yourself.

Let’s work together on your tailored treatment for your unique journey to better wellness. Here’s to better and better.


Developing Self-Esteem with Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy

Clinical Hypnotherapy can help you access the subconscious mind, where negative beliefs about yourself are deeply rooted. Through relaxation and guided suggestions, it allows you to challenge and reframe these limiting thoughts, replacing them with positive, empowering beliefs. This process helps to quiet the inner critic and cultivate a stronger, more confident self-image.

Strategic Psychotherapy goes beyond symptom management by offering a targeted, solution-focused approach. It identifies specific behaviours and thought patterns that contribute to low self-esteem and equips you with the tools to transform them. Through this method, you'll not only break free from negative self-talk but also develop practical strategies to build and sustain your confidence in everyday situations.

By combining both Clinical and Strategic Hypnotherapy, you’ll experience a holistic approach to boosting your self-esteem. This powerful combination helps you break the cycle of self-doubt, cultivate self-compassion, and develop a lasting sense of confidence. Over time, you’ll feel more empowered to take on challenges, embrace your strengths, and lead a more fulfilling life.

 

Success Stories

Mary was great to help me recognise my emotional triggers and limiting self beliefs. It was great to get an understanding of myself and who I was.

Paul

Hypnotherapy was a wonderful experience. Very comfortable. I had poor self esteem and wasnt able to socialise and was very shy. I wanted to come out of my shell but didnt know how. Mary is easy to talk to.

Penny.

FAQs

1What is Self Esteem
Self-Esteem is an attitude about your skills and abilities. It indicates you accept and trust yourself and have a sense of control in your life. That you accept and trust yourself and have a sense of self.
2What are the negative self beliefs of self esteem?
You know your strengths and weakness well, and have a positive view of yourself. You set realistic expectations and goals, communicate assertively, and can handle criticism. People with low self esteem are often very poor judges of their own character. At the same time, they are very attached to their view of themselves and likely to resist any direct attempt you make to convince them that they really are worthwhile people. Using hypnosis, we can bypass the fixed ideas that such clients hold in their conscious minds of negative beliefs and help them access the positive resources and self understanding available to them in their 'unconscious' minds. Dramatic (and permanent) changes in both world view and self view can occur very quickly and easily, and bring huge improvements to the lives of people who have previously always been down on themselves. Negative self beliefs can affect the below - • Performance at work • Meeting new People • Building relationship • Talking to the opposite sex • Public speaking • Sitting exams • Peer pressure • Job Interviews • Holding a conversation • Lack of assertiveness.
3What are the underlying causes of self esteem
We give you the ability to shift your beliefs and to start gaining a new perspective of being. We look at the underlying causes. The underlying causes - 1. underestimating oneself 2. Feeling unattractive 3. Self blame 4. Inferiority complex 5. Comparing oneself to others. 6. Seeking approval 7. Insecurity 8. Self acceptance 9. Find your identity 10. Put yourself first
4How safe is hypnotherapy for self esteem?
Yes, hypnotherapy is very safe for self esteem. Hypnotherapy creates a safe space where you feel comfortable, calm, and at ease. A 2015 review published in the academic journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine# found there were no adverse effects of hypnotherapy when treating trauma. Hypnotherapy can be an effective method for learning how to build your self-esteem.
5What does a typical session look like ?
Sessions last for 60 minutes. This gives me time to treat both the mind and the body. The first session lasts for 90 minutes. All other sessions are 60 minutes each.) Beginning: Typically, each session begins with a discussion of what’s happened since your last session. This gives us a clear idea of the progress you feel you’ve made and what areas we need to focus on. Middle: You’ll sit back, relax, and listen as you receive hypnotherapy (most clients’ favourite part of the session!). End: Finally, we’ll discuss what actions need to take place between this session and your next to ensure your healing continues.
6How many sessions will I need ?
It’s important to understand everyone has a different set of circumstances. That’s why I tailor each treatment program according to your individual needs. As a general guide, most people develop the tools they need to achieve symptom decrease and gradually overcome Substance and Over drinking unto 7 -10 sessions
7Can sessions be done online?
Hypnotherapy can be done either online or in person. Both forms are equally effective, so it’s really up to you. I’m located in Caulfield, Vic. Some people prefer online treatment because they don’t have to leave the comfort of their own homes. Others prefer to come in person because they’re more relaxed face-to-face and they don’t have to use video call technology.
8How do i get in touch with you?
Simply send me a message using the enquiry/booking form or book in a 30mins free discovery call. and I’ll be in touch! Or If you’d like to have a quick chat prior to booking a session, you can also call me on 0411 11 4587. I look forward to meeting you.