Perfectionism therapists in Wellesley, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Perfectionism
Clare Pentelow
Therapist, MSW, RSW
Perfectionism can feel like an endless treadmill—a constant pressure to do more, be more, and never make a mistake. While it might look like high achievement from the outside, on the inside, it often feels like exhaustion, chronic self-doubt, and a fear that if you slow down, the "truth" of your inadequacy will be revealed. In our work, we look beyond the surface of your to-do list to unpack the profound impact perfectionism has had on your mental health and self-worth.
I use a deeply compassionate and relational approach to help you understand the roots of this pressure. We can incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to target and process the traumas or early life experiences where you first learned that your value was tied to your performance. By weaving in IFS and psychodynamic insights, we’ll work to soften the voice of the inner critic and unburden the parts of you that feel "not enough." My goal is to help you trade the crushing weight of perfection for a life of genuine self-compassion, where you are free to be human, messy, and whole.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wellesley, ON
Online in Wellesley, ON Ontario
Perfectionism
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 Wellesley, ON
Online in Wellesley, ON Ontario
Perfectionism
Jeremy Finkelstein
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Perfectionism can look like high standards, overthinking, procrastination, people-pleasing, or fear of making mistakes. Therapy can help you loosen the grip of perfectionism and move toward more flexible, values-based action.
8 Years Experience
Online in Wellesley, ON Ontario
Perfectionism
Monarch Psychology
Psychologist, R Psych, RSW
Free matching calls available to help match you with the best therapist for your unique needs. While having high expectations and wanting to make others happy are generally seen as positive traits, there is a point at which these habits can become destructive. The key factor that determines when these behaviours become harmful is self-esteem. People pleasing and perfectionism are often efforts to prove your worth, driven by a fear that you’re not good enough and that others will reject or abandon you.
This fear can trap you in a cycle of constantly trying to please and be perfect, but no matter what you do, it never feels like enough. Perfection is impossible, and pleasing everyone is equally unattainable, leaving you feeling stuck and resentful when your efforts do not work. Many of these behaviours are rooted in early socialization or challenges within caregiving relationships, including emotional and narcissistic abuse.
Counselling can help you uncover the factors contributing to these behaviours and address them so you can live with more freedom and self-acceptance. By exploring and understanding the underlying issues, you can break free from this cycle and find a healthier, more balanced approach to life.
12 Years Experience
Online in Wellesley, ON Ontario
Perfectionism
Lexi Gayne Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
It is incredibly common to trick yourself into believing that perfectionism is the secret to your success—that if you let go of that relentless internal pressure, you will completely lose your drive. In reality, that pressure traps you in an exhausting cycle where every task, email, or interaction feels like a high-stakes test of your fundamental value as a person. This doesn't just drive achievement; it drives intense burnout, chronic procrastination, and a deeply fried nervous system. Our work together is not about forcing you to abandon your high standards. Instead, we are going to untangle those standards from your self-worth. We will challenge the rigid, all-or-nothing thought patterns that keep you paralyzed, and help you build a much more sustainable way to pursue your goals. You can absolutely remain ambitious and driven while also experiencing genuine inner peace—and maybe even finding some fun in the messy imperfections of life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Wellesley, ON Ontario
Perfectionism therapists in Wellesley, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Wellesley, Ontario, Canada average 7 years of experience and charge around $163 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (64%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (52%).
Average years in practice
7 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$163
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
70%
Gender ID
| 85% |
Female |
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| 11% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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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
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 64% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 52% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 52% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 52% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 30% | Christian |