Perfectionism therapists in Guelph, ON
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists , Counsellors
Perfectionism can leave you feeling like nothing you do is ever good enough. The constant pressure to meet impossible standards can lead to anxiety, stress, procrastination, self-criticism, burnout, and low self-esteem. Instead of helping you succeed, perfectionism often keeps you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. At Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling, we help adults understand the root causes of perfectionism, develop self-compassion, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and build healthier, more balanced ways of approaching life. We offer therapy for perfectionism in Guelph and secure online therapy across Ontario. Contact us today to book your consultation and start freeing yourself from the pressure to be perfect.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Guelph, ON N1G 4V8
Online in Guelph, ON
Atlas Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Support for perfectionism focuses on helping individuals understand the underlying beliefs, pressures, and fears that drive unrealistic standards and self-criticism. Through a compassionate and evidence-based approach, clients are guided in challenging rigid thinking patterns, developing self-compassion, and learning to tolerate mistakes and uncertainty. The work aims to reduce anxiety and burnout while fostering healthier standards, greater balance, and a more flexible and fulfilling approach to personal and professional life.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Guelph, ON
Online in Guelph, ON
Chelsea Schuringa
Registered Social Worker, RSW
I help clients loosen the grip of perfectionism by challenging rigid standards, building self-compassion, and creating healthier, more flexible ways of relating to themselves and their goals.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Guelph, ON
Online in Guelph, ON
Meaningful Connections
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker MSW, RSW , Registered Psychotherapist
Perfectionism can feel like constant pressure to do more, be more, and avoid mistakes, often leading to stress, burnout, and self-criticism. We provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore the roots of perfectionism, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop greater self-compassion, balance, and flexibility so you can move through life with more ease and confidence.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Guelph, ON
Online in Guelph, ON
Shauna Switzer, MCP, MA RP
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MCP, Registered Psychotherapist
Perfectionism can create constant pressure, fear of failure, self-criticism, and emotional exhaustion. Therapy helps individuals challenge unrealistic expectations, develop healthier coping patterns, and build greater balance, flexibility, and self-acceptance.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Guelph, ON
Online in Guelph, ON
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 Guelph, ON (Online Only)
Angelica Esposito - AE Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDR Therapist
Perfectionism can be a powerful driving force, but it can also become exhausting when nothing ever feels quite good enough. If you're struggling with self-criticism, fear of making mistakes, overthinking, or feeling that your worth depends on your achievements, therapy can help you explore what may be underneath these patterns. Together, we can work to understand the beliefs and experiences that fuel perfectionism, process the fears connected to failure or judgment, and develop a more compassionate and flexible relationship with yourself. The goal isn’t to stop caring or striving for excellence, but to feel confident in who you are—even when things aren’t perfect.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Guelph, ON
Online in Guelph, ON
Bhavna Lalwani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, RP
Perfectionism can feel like a constant push to meet impossibly high standards, often leaving you stressed, critical of yourself, or afraid of making mistakes. It can affect work, relationships, and overall wellbeing, creating a sense of pressure that never truly goes away.
In therapy, I provide a supportive space to explore these patterns, understand the underlying fears or beliefs, and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and your goals. Together, we work on building self-compassion, realistic expectations, and confidence, helping you achieve growth without being weighed down by perfection.
15 Years Experience
Online in Guelph, ON (Online Only)
Regan Kojovic
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, BSc
I help clients manage perfectionism using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns, challenge unrealistic expectations, and develop healthier ways of approaching mistakes, uncertainty, and achievement.
2 Years Experience
Online in Guelph, ON (Online Only)
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 Guelph, ON (Online Only)
Guelph is an Ontario university city home to the University of Guelph, particularly renowned for its veterinary college, agricultural programs, and biological sciences, and the mental health landscape here reflects both the distinctive stresses of veterinary and agricultural education—which carry some of the highest burnout and mental health burden of any professional training—and the broader needs of a growing, diverse university community. The city is part of Ontario's southwestern technology and manufacturing corridor, and a growing innovation economy has added a professional tech class alongside the traditional university community. Guelph General Hospital and the Homewood Health Centre—a nationally known mental health and addiction treatment facility based in Guelph—anchor local services, and a private therapy sector serves the wider community. Common therapy concerns include veterinary and agricultural training burnout, student mental health, anxiety, life transitions in a rapidly growing city, and the particular stresses of professional programs with high academic and emotional demands.
Perfectionism therapists in Guelph, ON Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Guelph, ON average 8 years of experience and charge around $176 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (53%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (53%).
Average years in practice
8 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$176
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 76% |
Female |
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| 16% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 53% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 53% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 49% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 49% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 43% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 9% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 32% | Christian |