Guilt and Shame
Living with guilt or shame can leave you feeling isolated, unworthy or stuck in the past. Support can help you understand where these feelings come from, work through them and develop a kinder relationship with yourself.
Challenge
- Do you have constant uncomfortable feelings of being unworthy, bad or wrong?
- Do you have a very negative feeling or embarrassment about an act you’ve committed?
- Do you feel you are being shamed by peers or by society in general or experiencing it in secret?
- Is your unresolved shame or guilt leading to feelings of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem?
Shame or guilt may also be a symptom of some mental health diagnoses – for example body dysmorphia, or the product of a traumatic experience such as rape or sexual assault. Living with shame/guilt, regardless of the its source can be a lonely and demoralising experience.
Option
There is hope. There are effective, evidenced based treatments for dealing with both shame and/or guilt.
There is a lot we can do to support, guide and assist you to improve your ability to cope and manage these problems. Family therapy may also be a very good way dealing with situations as a group rather than as individuals. To find out more about how Northside Psychology may be able to help, get in touch with our team here.
Begin with a conversation
Whatever brings you here, we’re here to help you find support that feels right for you. Our experienced team provides thoughtful, evidence-based care for children, teens, adults, couples and families, in-person and via telehealth.