Self-doubt is normal when change is on the horizon. The trick is not letting it sabotage your plans. New beginnings can be exciting, but they can also stir up self-doubt, anxiety, and second-guessing. This article (originally published when Amanda Neves Therapy launched in early 2020) remains just as relevant today. Whether it’s starting therapy, making a career change, or leaving behind an unhealthy pattern, many of us know the feeling of standing on the edge of change and wondering, “Can I really do this?”

In this piece, Amanda Neves Therapy’s founder, Amanda Neves, explores why self-doubt shows up, how it connects to anxiety and low self-esteem, and why it can feel safer to stay “stuck” even when change would improve our lives. You’ll learn how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy, and mindfulness practices can help quiet negative self-talk, regulate the nervous system, and build confidence. Most importantly, you’ll discover practical ways therapy supports lasting change, so you can move beyond self-doubt and create space for clarity, confidence, and growth.