Is this you?

  • Seeing imperfection in everything you do rather than focus on achievements
  • Highly critical of yourself?
  • Goals that impossible to reach?
  • Feeling sad and unsatisfied by goals unmet

How can therapy help you with your strive for perfection?

Perfectionists aren’t just high achievers who revel in their success and accomplishments; instead, they often find themselves constantly dissatisfied with their work and self-critical. They set goals that most would consider unattainable, and when they fall short of these unrealistic expectations, they feel deeply disappointed in themselves.

I help perfectionists by exploring the origins of their perfectionism, often rooted in early childhood experiences, such as having parents with unrealistically high expectations or receiving praise only for exceptional achievements. I shift the focus from unattainable goals to finding meaning and value in the process itself, encouraging a healthier relationship with your work and accomplishments. By understanding what the perfectionist part of you is trying to protect and when these traits developed, I provide insight into their purpose and help reframe them constructively.