Perfectionism Therapists in Brighton, England

For many women, perfectionism is not simply about high standards or wanting to “do things well”. Often it develops as a way of feeling safe, accepted and emotionally protected. Many women living abroad become highly skilled at monitoring themselves: how they speak, how they appear, how they are perceived, whether they are doing enough, achieving enough, adapting enough. Over time, this constant self-monitoring can create emotional exhaustion, anxiety, chronic pressure and a nervous system that struggles to fully relax. For many Italian women living between cultures and expectations, perfectionism can become deeply connected to belonging, identity and the fear of being judged as “too much”, “not enough” or somehow different. My work explores the deeper emotional and nervous system patterns underneath perfectionism, people pleasing and over-functioning. I offer a warm, reflective and holistic space where women can begin reconnecting with self-worth, authenticity and inner safety without constantly needing to perform, adapt or prove themselves. I integrate psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EFT, embodiment, lifestyle medicine, reflective dialogue and nature-based approaches to support women in moving from chronic pressure toward greater emotional ease, regulation and self-trust.

Perfectionism can become a highly effective way of staying productive, responsible and in control while leaving little room for one's own needs. I use IFS-informed work to explore the protective parts behind people-pleasing, over-functioning and unrelenting standards, particularly when these patterns contribute to burnout, anxiety or relationship strain.

Perfectionism is not really about high standards. It is about safety. Somewhere along the way, the subconscious decided that being good enough, being beyond criticism or being in complete control was the way to be safe and accepted. That decision then becomes a daily tax: overworking, second-guessing, never quite arriving. RTT goes back to the moment that decision was made and updates the meaning underneath it. The standards can stay. What changes is the price you pay to meet them. Most of my perfectionist clients are women in leadership, founders or creatives. The work is online via Zoom and confidential.

I help high-achieving individuals break free from perfectionism and the constant pressure to “get it right.” Therapy focuses on softening self-criticism, addressing underlying fears, and building a more sustainable, self-compassionate way of being.

I work with perfectionism as more than a behavioral pattern, exploring the deeper fears and self-demands that drive it. Together, we aim to soften rigid standards, reduce self-criticism, and develop a more sustainable and compassionate way of relating to achievement and self-worth.

Brighton has one of the largest and most visible LGBTQ+ communities in the United Kingdom, and its therapy community reflects this — with high demand for affirming therapists who specialise in queer identity, non-traditional relationship structures, gender diversity, and the intersection of LGBTQ+ experience with mental health. The city's two universities — the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex — generate significant student mental health demand and a progressive, intellectually engaged population that generally views therapy favourably. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides public mental health services, with a strong private therapy community concentrated in the Lanes, Kemptown, and Hove. Brighton's coastal character and arts-oriented culture support a creative community with its own distinct mental health needs around identity, purpose, and economic precarity.

Gender ID

	83%	Female
	17%	Male

Session Type

	58%	Online Only
	42%	In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

75%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Integrative Therapy
50%	Internal Family Systems (IFS)
50%	Somatic Therapy
42%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
33%	Behavioral Therapy
33%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
58%	Young Adult
25%	Teen
17%	Senior
8%	Children

Client Focus

58%	Women
42%	Men
33%	LGBTQ+
25%	Asian
17%	Persons with Disabilities

Perfectionism therapists in Brighton, England

Marianna Trezza -The Growing mindset

Anne-Lynn Teoh

Julie Cochrane - Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Therapist

Nadia Zamzul

Mariana Amat