Perfectionism therapists in Sunderland, England
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Sunderland, England, United Kingdom. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
Brittany Statler, Intuitive Wellness Therapy Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Headline: When "Doing it All" Still Feels Like Falling Behind
The Burden of Being "The Best"
To the world, you have it together. You are the high-achiever, the reliable one, the one who doesn't miss a detail. But internally, the "inner critic" is never satisfied. Whether it’s at work, in your relationships, or in your own self-image, you feel like you are one mistake away from being "exposed." This relentless drive for perfection isn't just a habit—it’s a survival strategy that has left you burnt out and disconnected.
My Approach: From Performance to Presence
In my private-pay practice, we don't just "talk" about your stress. We work to dismantle the rigid rules that keep you stuck. I help high-achieving perfectionists move from a life of constant performance to one of authentic presence. Using an integrated approach, we will:
Neutralize the Inner Critic: Learn to hear the perfectionist voice without letting it drive your decisions.
Embrace "Good Enough": Build the psychological flexibility to prioritize your well-being over an impossible standard.
Reconnect with Values: Pivot your energy away from external validation and toward the things that actually bring you fulfillment.
20 Years Experience
Online in Sunderland, England (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Natalie Jane - Narcissistic Abuse & Relationship Recovery Counsellor
Counsellor/Therapist
Perfectionism can look like high standards from the outside but feel like constant pressure and fear of failure on the inside. Together we explore where the drive comes from and build a kinder, more flexible relationship with achievement and mistakes.
4 Years Experience
Online in Sunderland, England (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Julie Cochrane - Clinical Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Therapist, CCP
Hypnotherapist, CCHt, RTT-T, Rewind Therapy Practitioner, Integration Coach, Safe Conversations Facilitator
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.
6 Years Experience
Online in Sunderland, England (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Kamini Wood
Life Coach, FHH, CLC, CPM
Perfectionism is rarely about getting everything right. It is often a survival pattern that develops when you've learned that mistakes are unsafe, success earns acceptance, or your value depends on what you accomplish. While perfectionism may have helped you achieve, it can also leave you feeling anxious, exhausted, and disconnected from yourself.
Together, we'll uncover the patterns beneath perfectionism, quiet your inner critic, strengthen self-trust, and help you embrace progress over perfection. My goal is to help you pursue excellence from a place of confidence and authenticity rather than fear and self-protection.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sunderland, England (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Marc Donegan, Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, PACFA, BACP, ITTA, EATA, UKATA
Perfectionism often masquerades as high standards, but underneath it’s usually a fear-driven strategy for avoiding shame or criticism. I help clients trace where that pattern was learned and separate genuine excellence from the exhausting, anxious version that never feels like enough.
10 Years Experience
Online in Sunderland, England
Perfectionism therapists in Sunderland, England Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Sunderland, England average 11 years of experience and charge around ¤164 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Integrative Therapy (47%), and Somatic Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤164
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 53% |
Online Only |
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| 47% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Integrative Therapy |
| 41% | Somatic Therapy |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 41% | Senior |
| 29% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 29% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 24% | Black / African American |