Perfectionism therapists in New Glasgow, NS
Browse Perfectionism therapists in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
Dr. Patrick McGrath
Psychologist, O.C., C. Psychologist
Striving for high standards can often feel like a driving force for success, but when it morphs into relentless self-criticism, fear of failure, and an impossible internal scorecard, it becomes exhausting. Perfectionism can make you feel like no achievement is ever quite enough, draining the joy out of your accomplishments and leaving you burnt out. Using a collaborative, evidence-based cognitive behavioural approach, we will work together to gently untangle the belief that your worth is tied solely to your output, soften the inner critic, and build a more compassionate, sustainable relationship with yourself where mistakes are treated as learning rather than proof of failure.
48 Years Experience
Online in New Glasgow, NS (Online Only)
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 New Glasgow, NS
Perfectionism
Rob Pepper
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Counselling Therapist (Nova Scotia), B.Ed, M.ACP, RCT
We work collaboratively to help you lessen the intense expectations on daily tasks, a lot of which is based in a change of perspective before change in behaviour.
5 Years Experience
Online in New Glasgow, NS
Perfectionism
Zain Abideen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist , BSc, MACP
Perfectionism often creates constant pressure, self criticism, and fear of failure. Therapy focuses on understanding the beliefs behind perfectionistic thinking and helping clients develop a healthier relationship with achievement, effort, and self worth.
2 Years Experience
Online in New Glasgow, NS (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Michael Chu
Registered Psychotherapist
Perfectionism comes in many forms and often at a cost. But oftentimes, it's because we're afraid of what happens when we're not perfect. I will work with you to understand yourself, face your desire to be perfect and the emotions underneath, and together, we can work on overcoming the need to be perfect.
4 Years Experience
Online in New Glasgow, NS (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in New Glasgow, NS Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in New Glasgow, NS average 10 years of experience and charge around $179 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 57% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 10% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 62% | Men |
| 38% | Asian |
| 38% | Christian |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |