Low Self-Confidence

How it shows up

Where low self-esteem is about how you see yourself overall, low self-confidence tends to show up more situationally — in meetings, performances, conversations, or decisions where you need to act and trust yourself to do it well. It can look like overpreparing to the point of exhaustion, avoiding chances to be seen or heard, or a voice in your head that predicts failure before you’ve even started.

How hypnotherapy helps

Hypnotherapy works to interrupt that automatic pattern of self-doubt and replace it with a calmer, more capable internal response. Sessions with Pattie use visualization and suggestion to help you mentally rehearse handling situations with steadiness instead of dread, so that when the real moment comes, your mind already has a more useful pattern to draw on.

This kind of work builds gradually. It’s not about becoming a different person overnight — it’s about giving your mind a better starting point, and that only sticks if you’re willing to actually put yourself in those situations and practice showing up differently.

What a session looks like

Every client starts with a free 20-minute consultation so Pattie can understand where your confidence tends to falter and what outcome you’re working toward. Sessions are $150, held at her Scottsdale office or by Zoom.

Common questions

Is this different from low self-esteem work? Yes — this is more focused on performance and action in specific situations, rather than your overall sense of self-worth, though the two often influence each other.

Will this help with things like public speaking or job interviews? It can. Many clients come in for confidence work tied to a specific situation, and the techniques used often transfer well to those moments.

How fast does this work? It depends on the person and the situation. Some notice a shift quickly; others need more sessions to build lasting confidence.