Kristin Scott Thomas has revealed that an astrology reading helped her feel better about herself.

The actress, 47, said she paid £134 for a one-hour session to combat her fear of rejection and low self-esteem.

She told the Daily Express: "I felt socially inept. I used to be afraid to ring people to ask if they would have lunch with me because I was afraid they'd make up an excuse and I wouldn't be able to handle the rejection.

"To deal with it, I created a haze around myself and didn’t acknowledge people, so I seemed aloof. A mix of therapy and just growing older helped.”

She added that a visit to a fortune-teller had given her a much-needed boost, saying: "I've had an astrology reading. It was the best thing ever. She made me feel wonderful about myself.

"You're paying someone to give you complete attention and you come out feeling positive, thinking: 'Great! Everything is going to work out and I'll have lots of money. My children are going to be really happy and one of my sons is going to be president.' I’d certainly do it again."