Alicia | CBT Therapist for self-esteem, anxiety and trauma

Introduction

Hi, I'm Alicia Frimley, a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist based in Leigh-on-Sea. I offer online therapy across the UK and in-person therapy in Leigh-on-sea, Essex. I specialize in helping people who feel trapped in cycles of people-pleasing, anxiety, low self-esteem and emotional exhaustion - those always saying yes to others but struggling to say yes to themselves.

If you've spent years putting everyone else first, you might feel like you've lost sight of who you are. Maybe rest feels "lazy", or setting boundaries makes your stomach twist with guilt. You might lie awake at night overthinking conversations, worrying if you've upset someone, or feel burnt out from trying to keep everyone happy.

In our work together, we'll gently explore the patterns that keep you stuck, using a compassionate, trauma-informed CBT approach.

You'll learn practical tools to help you:

• Set healthy boundaries without guilt
• Release people-pleasing and perfectionism
• Reconnect with who you are beyond what others expect
• Manage anxiety and overthinking with evidence-based strategies
• Rest and recharge without fear of judgment
• Build lasting self-worth and confidence

This isn't about "fixing" you, it's about helping you feel safe enough to be yourself. Together, we'll build a steadier sense of self-worth and self-compassion, where you can show up in your relationships and life with clarity, confidence and calm.

Over the past 8 years, I've helped hundreds of clients move from burnout and self-doubt to balance and self-trust. I know how exhausting it can feel to keep everyone else happy while running on empty, and how freeing it is to finally feel at peace saying no, resting, and putting your own needs on the table.

I offer online therapy throughout the UK and face-to-face therapy in Leigh-on-Sea. If you'd like to explore therapy, you're welcome to book a free 15-minute intro call to see if it feels like the right fit, send me a message via the send a message - button. I look forward to hearing from you!