29/01/2026
The words we hear as children don’t disappear. They become our inner voice.
Did you grow up hearing “I’m proud of you”… or is that a sentence you’re still longing to hear?
Our latest blog, “The Words We Needed: How What We Hear as Children Shapes Us for Life,” explores how childhood experiences, emotional validation, and early relationships shape self-esteem, confidence, attachment, and mental health well into adulthood.
Many adults who struggle with:
🌳low self-worth
🌳 people-pleasing
🌳 perfectionism
🌳 anxiety or emotional burnout
🌳 difficulty accepting praise
They aren’t broken they simply learned to survive without affirmation.
At Cherry Tree Therapy Centre Henley, our experienced therapists work with adults, parents, and individuals exploring childhood trauma, emotional neglect, inner child healing, self-compassion, and personal growth.
Therapy can help you unlearn harsh self-talk, rebuild emotional resilience, and finally hear the words you needed and deserve
Healing is possible. Awareness is powerful. And it’s never too late to change the story.
👉 Read the full blog on our website to explore how words shape us for life
👉 Book a confidential therapy session in Henley or online and begin your healing journey today
📧 henley@cherrytreecentre.com
🌳 Let yourself grow. We're here to help
For many people, hearing a simple phrase like “I’m proud of you” during childhood might have seemed small at the time, but its absence can...