Perfectionism therapists in Merville, BC
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Merville, 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 Near Merville, BC
Online in Merville, BC
Perfectionism
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Approach: CBT, emotion-focused, and self-compassion approaches.
We explore the fear of failure, criticism, comparison, and the belief that worth depends on achievement. Therapy focuses on understanding the protective function of perfectionism while developing flexibility, self-compassion, and healthier expectations.
7 Years Experience
Online in Merville, BC
Perfectionism
Psykhe Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Each therapist has their own specialties, and we focus on connecting you with the clinician whose experience best fits your needs. Therapy may involve developing coping strategies, processing past experiences and childhood patterns, and cultivating greater self-compassion and emotional well-being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Merville, BC (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Havenwood Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Perfectionism can look like high achievement from the outside while feeling like relentless pressure on the inside. You may constantly second-guess yourself, struggle to rest, fear making mistakes, or feel that no matter how much you accomplish, it isn't enough.
Taylor specializes in anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, and self-worth. Drawing from IFS, somatic, attachment-based, and mindfulness approaches, she helps clients quiet the inner critic, understand the pressure beneath perfectionism, and reconnect with a sense of self that isn't dependent on getting everything right.
Team Bios: https://www.havenwoodpsych.com/meet-the-team
5 Years Experience
Online in Merville, BC (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Spencer Copland
Registered Psychotherapist, RCC, MCP
Perfectionism can often look like holding yourself to high standards, but underneath it may feel like pressure, self-criticism, and a fear of making mistakes or not being “good enough.” You might notice difficulty slowing down, overthinking decisions, or feeling like your worth is tied to achievement, productivity, or how well you perform. While perfectionism can sometimes feel motivating, it often comes with anxiety, burnout, and a constant sense that things could fall apart.
In our work together, we’ll explore the underlying experiences and beliefs that have shaped these patterns of perfectionism, with a focus on understanding rather than self-judgment. Using a trauma-informed and attachment-focused approach, we’ll work with the cognitive, emotional and nervous system aspects of perfectionism, helping you create more flexibility, self-compassion, and balance. The aim is to help you feel safer being imperfect and more connected to your own internal sense of worth.
I draw from approaches such as ACT, IFS, Mindfulness-Based CBT, EMDR, and somatic-based practices, tailoring our work to your unique needs. Together, we’ll build practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and self-criticism while also supporting deeper healing and a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
I offer both in-person and virtual counselling sessions. You’re welcome to reach out or visit my website to book a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
6 Years Experience
Online in Merville, BC
Perfectionism therapists in Merville, BC Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Merville, 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+ |