Loneliness Self-Assessment
Reflect on the six questions below and choose the answer that best describes your recent experience. This check-in focuses on how connected you feel in your day-to-day life.
Question 1 of 6
How often do you feel that you lack companionship?
How often do you feel left out?
How often do you feel isolated from others?
How often do you feel lonely?
How often do you feel that you have no real connection to anyone?
How often do you feel that no one truly knows you?
Your Result
This test is for self-assessment purposes only and does not replace a professional diagnosis. If you have concerns, please reach out to a qualified professional.
Why Loneliness Deserves Attention
Loneliness is the painful gap between the social connection you have and the connection you need. Crucially, it has nothing to do with how many people are around you -- it is entirely possible to feel profoundly lonely in a crowd or a relationship. Research now links chronic loneliness to effects on physical health comparable to smoking or obesity, making it far more than just an uncomfortable feeling.
How Loneliness Can Ripple Through Your Life
- Heightened vulnerability to depression, anxiety and low self-esteem
- Disrupted sleep, elevated stress hormones and weakened immunity
- A tendency to withdraw further, creating a self-reinforcing cycle
- Difficulty trusting others or believing that connection is possible
Practical Starting Points for Reconnection
- Prioritise depth over breadth -- a single meaningful conversation can outweigh many surface-level ones
- Explore shared-interest communities: classes, volunteering, sports clubs, creative groups
- Challenge the inner narrative that says you are "too much" or "not enough" for others
- Consider professional support to understand and shift the patterns keeping you isolated
You Deserve to Feel Connected
In our counselling sessions, I help you uncover the roots of loneliness and gently build the skills and confidence for richer, more fulfilling relationships.
Arrange a Counselling SessionFeeling hesitant about reaching out? That is a very common reaction, especially when loneliness is part of the picture. A free, no-obligation introductory call (20 min) is a safe first step -- no commitment required.
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