Perfectionism therapists in Great Yarmouth, England
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Great Yarmouth, England, United Kingdom. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
Mariana Amat
Psychologist
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.
11 Years Experience
Online in Great Yarmouth, England
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 Great Yarmouth, England (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Kevin Martin
Counsellor/Therapist, Psychotherapist Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, BACP, ITTA, EA
Perfectionism is a personality style and mindset characterised by striving for flawlessness, setting excessively high performance standards, and engaging in overly critical self-evaluation. While many praise it in professional and academic settings as a driver of success, clinical psychology views it not as a healthy pursuit of excellence but as a rigid, self-defeating trap rooted in fear of failure, judgment, or rejection.
Understanding the Difference: Perfectionism vs Healthy Striving
Healthy Striving: Focuses on personal growth, enjoys the learning process, feels satisfied with a job well done, and views mistakes as valuable feedback.
Perfectionism: Focuses on avoiding failure, measures self-worth entirely by achievements, views anything less than flawless as total failure, and is driven by intense anxiety.
Common Dimensions of Perfectionism
Self-Oriented Perfectionism: Imposing unrealistic standards and harsh self-criticism
Other-Oriented Perfectionism: Expecting flawlessness, high precision, and perfection from family members, friends, or colleagues.
Socially Prescribed Perfectionism: The belief that others (parents, bosses, society) expect perfection, and that acceptance and love depend on meeting those impossible expectations. (This dimension is most closely linked to anxiety, burnout, and depression.)
Common Behaviours & Signs
Procrastination & Paralysis: Delaying tasks because the fear of not doing them perfectly makes starting feel too overwhelming.
All-or-Nothing Thinking: Believing that if a project or performance isn't 100% successful, it isn't a complete failure (e.g., "If I get a B, I'm a 'total failure'"). Chronic Dissatisfaction: Inability to celebrate achievements. Once a goal is met, the perfectionist immediately moves the goalposts or focuses on minor flaws.
Hyper-Focus on Detail: Spending excessive time on minor elements of a task at the expense of the bigger picture, often leading to severe burnout.
Masking Mistakes: Going to extreme lengths to hide errors or imperfections out of fear of looking incompetent.
The Impact on Well-Being
While perfectionists often achieve external success, it comes at a high internal cost. Chronic perfectionism is strongly linked to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, chronic stress, relationship friction, and physical exhaustion.
Remember: Perfectionism tries to convince you that your worth depends on your output. Letting go of perfection doesn't mean lowering your standards; it means valuing your well-being, progress, and humanity as much as your achievements.
10 Years Experience
Online in Great Yarmouth, England (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Julie Cochrane - Clinical Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Therapist, CCP
Hypnotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, RTT-T, Rewind Therapy Practitioner, Integration Coaching
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 Great Yarmouth, England (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Marisa Berwald
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PhD
I am a psychoanalyst and licensed clinical social worker, with over 15 years of experience and training in psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approaches to talk therapy. In my practice, I work with people across age groups, with families, couples, and children, with the goal of discovering the desires, dreams, needs that lie behind the more difficult aspects of life. I have two New York City based office locations, making it easy to find a place thats right for you. I work on a sliding scale fee basis and with insurance.
14 Years Experience
Online in Great Yarmouth, England
Perfectionism therapists in Great Yarmouth, England Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Great Yarmouth, England average 12 years of experience and charge around ¤173 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Integrative Therapy (44%), and Somatic Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤173
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 56% |
Online Only |
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| 44% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Integrative Therapy |
| 44% | Somatic Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 31% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 31% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 31% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 38% | Senior |
| 31% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Men |
| 25% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 19% | Black / African American |