Perfectionism therapists in Stephenville, NL
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Stephenville, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
Heron Payne Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, RTC
Perfectionism can look like high standards and responsibility on the outside, while internally bringing pressure, self-criticism, overthinking, procrastination, or a persistent sense that what you do is never quite enough. You may find it difficult to rest, make mistakes, disappoint others, or feel satisfied with your accomplishments. I help clients explore what perfectionism is protecting and how it may be connected to belonging, approval, safety, or self-worth. Through mindfulness, relational awareness, and compassionate curiosity, we can loosen rigid expectations and build a more flexible, trusting relationship with yourself—without giving up the parts of you that care deeply about doing things well.
1 Years Experience
Online in Stephenville, NL (Online Only)
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 Stephenville, NL
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
Online in Stephenville, NL
Perfectionism
Linda Szeto
Therapist, RCC, CCC
Perfectionism can leave you feeling like nothing you do is ever quite good enough. You might put pressure on yourself to get everything right, struggle to make mistakes, or find it difficult to rest without feeling guilty. My approach draws on EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and somatic approaches to help you process the experiences and emotions that contribute to these patterns. Together, we can work toward loosening the grip of self-criticism and fear of failure.
1 Years Experience
Online in Stephenville, NL (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Nadia Zamzul
Registered Psychotherapist, R.P., LL.M
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.
5 Years Experience
Online in Stephenville, NL (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Stephenville, NL Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Stephenville, NL average 6 years of experience and charge around $162 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Internal Family Systems (IFS) (63%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (53%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (53%).
Average years in practice
6 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$162
Accept insurance
79%
Offer sliding scale
79%
Gender ID
| 79% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 63% |
Online Only |
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| 37% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 53% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 47% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 42% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 42% | Somatic Therapy |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 5% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Women |
| 63% | Men |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 37% | Asian |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |