Perfectionism therapists in Kempsey, NSW
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
Brett Hall - Therapy for Deep Change
Registered Psychotherapist, Bsc - PSYCH/Neuro, Grad. Dip Gestalt Therapy
Perfectionism can feel like nothing you do is ever quite enough, a constant internal pressure that leaves little room for rest, mistakes, or self-acceptance. If you're exhausted from chasing a standard that keeps moving, let's work together to help you find more ease and self-compassion.
The first step in working with perfectionism is understanding that your worth was never actually tied to your performance — even though it might feel that way. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, we'll explore where these patterns come from and build a healthier relationship with achievement, rest, and yourself. My approach centers self-compassion, accountability, and untangling your identity from constant striving.
You don't have to earn your worth alone. Let's take the first step toward a more balanced, sustainable way of living.
8 Years Experience
Online in Kempsey, NSW (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Anne-Lynn Teoh
Registered Psychotherapist, MoPC, BPsych (Hons), B.Sc. (Psych)
Perfectionism often starts as a way to stay safe and close to others: if you meet every expectation and manage how you come across, maybe you can avoid criticism, disapproval or shame. It can look like people-pleasing, keeping up appearances, or being the high achiever who keeps the peace at home. Over time that pressure can wear you down into burnout, a harsh inner critic, imposter syndrome, or a sense that you're never quite good enough. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), we get to know the parts of you that work so hard and the fear of rejection underneath, so your sense of worth rests less on getting everything right.
7 Years Experience
Online in Kempsey, NSW
Perfectionism
Jade at We Tackle Trauma
Counsellor/Therapist, MSW, QTS, BSc (Hons), MAASW
I offer supportive clinical therapy to address experiences of perfectionism. My approach is strength-based and warm, tailored to your preferred life approach lens, and non-directive. I can work with you using a range of evidence-based clinical therapies, including exposure therapy, motivational interviewing, and integrative therapy.
20 Years Experience
Online in Kempsey, NSW
Perfectionism
The Psychology Hub
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologists, General Psychologists, Educational & Developmental Psychologists, Mental Health and Disability Social Workers, Counsellors, Art Therapists
Impossibly high standards tend to produce the opposite of what they promise: procrastination, avoidance, self-criticism and not starting at all. We work on this with both adults and children. In adults it often centres on work or study and is tied to how someone judges their own worth. In children it can look like refusing to attempt something rather than risk doing it imperfectly. The work is on loosening the standard, not on lowering the person's ambition.
11 Years Experience
Online in Kempsey, NSW
Perfectionism
John Zavaglia (Mind LIfe)
Counsellor/Therapist, ACA Registered, PC Grad MHN & Neuro, MBA
Perfectionism can leave you constantly questioning yourself, overthinking decisions or feeling that whatever you do is never quite enough. The pressure to get things right can become exhausting and hold you back. Together, we can understand what's driving these expectations, develop a more balanced way of thinking and help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
3 Years Experience
Online in Kempsey, NSW
Perfectionism therapists in Kempsey, NSW Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Kempsey, NSW average 10 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (56%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (50%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
56%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 41% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 50% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 50% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 44% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 31% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |
| 31% | Persons with Disabilities |