Perfectionism therapists in Comox, BC
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Comox, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
Tina Presta
Counsellor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
Perfectionism isn't about striving for excellence—it is a survival strategy designed to protect you from the pain of feeling not good enough. On the outside, your high standards make you look incredibly driven, successful, and reliable. But privately, the pressure to never make a mistake leaves you trapped in a relentless cycle of overthinking, chronic procrastination, and severe high-achievement burnout. You are left feeling deeply exhausted, stuck, and hyper-focused on what you should be doing, rather than who you actually are.I specialize in helping clients break free from the suffocating weight of perfectionism, self-doubt, and the chronic people-pleasing that often tags along with it. In our collaborative space, we won't try to "fix" you or strip away your drive. Instead, we use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to gently untangle unhelpful mindsets, quiet your loud inner critic, and build practical everyday tools rooted in self-compassion.Because perfectionism keeps your body in a state of constant, low-grade alarm, traditional talk therapy can sometimes keep you trapped in your head. To bypass that intellectual armor, we integrate somatic tools, breathing techniques, and visual exercises alongside neuro-experiential tools like Brainspotting. Looking beneath the surface allows us to safely access, process, and release the hidden physical tension, fear, and years of stuck emotional material driving your anxiety. Together, we will calm your nervous system so you can step out of chronic overwhelm and into an authentic, intentional, and aligned way of living.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Comox, BC V9M 3M2
Online in Comox, BC
Perfectionism
Abby Tait
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Perfectionism often looks like high standards and hard work from the outside, but on the inside it can feel like never being able to rest. You might hold yourself to expectations no one else would, replay small mistakes, or feel that your worth depends on getting things right. Over time, that pressure can lead to anxiety, burnout, and a harsh inner critic that’s hard to quiet. I work with women who want to move beyond survival mode and reconnect with a more grounded, compassionate relationship with themselves. Drawing on attachment and psychodynamic-informed approaches alongside Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), we’ll explore where these patterns come from and practise ways of meeting yourself with more kindness and flexibility.
0 Years Experience
Online in Comox, BC (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Pegah Behbehani
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor
My counselling style is influenced by trauma-informed therapy, strength-based therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), AEDP, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Bowen Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, and EMDR, Hakomi therapy, IFS therapy.
7 Years Experience
Online in Comox, BC
Perfectionism
Kendra Anselmo Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Perfectionism is often a protective strategy developed to create safety, acceptance, or a sense of control. Therapy can help you explore the fears and beliefs beneath the need to get everything right, soften self-criticism, and build a more compassionate relationship with yourself where you can feel worthy without having to constantly prove it.
7 Years Experience
Online in Comox, BC
Perfectionism
Dave Vass
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor: RCC
I offer a straightforward, empathetic space to work with perfectionism—those high standards, self-criticism, and fear of failure that keep you stuck. We’ll explore the roots of those patterns, practice realistic goal-setting and self-compassion, and develop practical strategies to reduce anxiety and procrastination. I’ll support you in shifting from constant pressure to sustainable excellence and greater ease in daily life.
7 Years Experience
Online in Comox, BC
Perfectionism therapists in Comox, BC Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Comox, BC average 7 years of experience and charge around $165 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Internal Family Systems (IFS) (65%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (57%), and Somatic Therapy (54%).
Average years in practice
7 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$165
Accept insurance
78%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 82% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 57% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 54% | Somatic Therapy |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Senior |
| 35% | Teen |
| 8% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 43% | Men |
| 38% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | Asian |
| 35% | LGBTQ+ |