UCL Student Psychological Services

This six-session workshop aims to help students to understand and manage difficulties with low self-esteem. Low self-esteem, or having a negative view of oneself, is often a longstanding problem that affects different aspects of people’s lives, including studying, interacting with others, and trying out new activities. When self-esteem is low, this can sometimes lead to other problems, such as anxiety and low mood. This workshop helps people first to make sense of the vicious cycles of negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours that contribute to low self-esteem, and then to try out different ways of breaking these cycles.

This workshop will help you understand what perfectionism is and what a negative impact it can have on your studies and your relationships. Nobody wants to or likes making mistakes but mistakes and imperfection are part of being human. We all like to try to get things right and enjoy the rewards when we do but often perfectionists constantly worry about every detail and this can hold you back and stop you reaching your full potential. In this workshop you will learn different techniques and strategies to help you overcome your anxiety about making mistakes.