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Home > CBT Worksheets for Young People > Low Self-Esteem

Low Self-Esteem

CBT interventions for low self-esteem are commonly informed by Fennell’s cognitive behavioural model (Fennell, 1997), which focuses on underlying core beliefs, self-critical thinking, and the patterns that maintain low self-worth over time.

These resources are designed to support therapeutic work with teenagers by helping them make sense of their self-esteem difficulties, recognise unhelpful self-criticism, and develop more compassionate and balanced ways of relating to themselves.

The materials encourage reflection, monitoring, and skills practice in a way that feels accessible, relevant, and appropriate for real sessions.

How low self-esteem feels
CBT worksheets for self-esteem displayed on a tablet, surrounded by stationery items like scissors and pencils, perfect for therapists working with young people.

Understanding low self-esteem

Self-esteem and safety behaviours

The power of mistakes

Comparing yourself to others

The good friend

You are not your thoughts

What would I tell a friend?

Catching self-critical thoughts

Catching and reframing criticism

Catching your good qualities (guide)

Catching your good qualities (log)

Good qualities (menu)

Behavioural experiments (example)

Behavioural experiment (blank sheet)

The poisonous parrot

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