Perfectionism therapists in Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON
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Tehmina Ayana Meherali
Counsellor/Therapist, M.Ed, CCC, CMHP
I support individuals who struggle with perfectionism. Are you someone who feels constant pressure to get everything right, fear making mistakes, or never feel “good enough"? While perfectionism can look like high achievement on the outside, it often comes with stress, self-criticism, and exhaustion.
In our work together, we gently explore the patterns behind perfectionism and help you build more self-compassion, flexibility, and balance.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON
Online in Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON
Barzin Hosseini Rad
Registered Psychotherapist, Centre for Training of Psychotherapists Diploma
Perfectionism can leave you feeling that nothing you do is ever good enough, making it difficult to feel satisfied, take risks, or accept mistakes. In therapy, we can explore the fears, self-critical beliefs, and expectations that drive the need to get things right. Together, we can work toward a more compassionate relationship with yourself and greater freedom to live beyond the pressure of perfection.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON
Online in Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON
Jeremy Finkelstein, ADHD Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Perfectionism can lead to overthinking, procrastination, avoidance, and harsh self-criticism. You may delay starting because you are afraid you will not do something well enough. I help clients develop more realistic expectations, tolerate uncertainty, and take meaningful action without waiting for perfect conditions.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON
Online in Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON
Sierra Gaudreault
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Are you someone who has a hard time coping when you cannot meet your expectations for yourself? Perhaps you are so consumed by these expectations that you shut down and are unable to try at all. Perfectionism is not just about wanting to do things perfectly. It is an expression of rigid standards for ourselves that can lead to intense emotional suffering, avoidance and procrastination, unstable self-worth and constant overthinking. I use a blend of self-compassion strategies, narrative therapy and emotion regulation techniques to help you break out of shame spiralling and learn how to build more flexibility in your thinking.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON
Online in Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON
Lydia Bennett
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, BA Psychology
Perfectionism can make life feel never-good-enough. I help clients recognize self-critical patterns, embrace progress over perfection, and cultivate more self-compassion.
1 Years Experience
Online in Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON (Online Only)
Jonathan Christink
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist
Overcoming perfectionism may seem straightforward in theory, but it can be anything but. It often requires deep shifts from chasing flawless results to embracing the value of progress and effort. It demands that you challenge the harsh internal critic and separate your personal self-worth from your achievements or mistakes. By intentionally practicing self-compassion and accepting imperfection, you can reduce anxiety, prevent burnout, and find genuine satisfaction in your daily life.
16 Years Experience
Online in Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON (Online Only)
Reegan Bushby
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Perfectionism can look like high achievement on the outside while creating significant anxiety, self-criticism, procrastination, or fear of making mistakes underneath. Therapy can help you challenge unrealistic expectations, develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself, and pursue meaningful goals without feeling that everything has to be perfect.
8 Years Experience
Online in Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON (Online Only)
Romana Hrivnakova
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC
Perfectionism is rarely about high standards; it is often a protective part of the system trying to prevent criticism, rejection, or a sense of failure. Drawing on over 15 years of clinical experience, I help you understand the 'internal critic' that keeps you in a cycle of relentless striving and exhaustion.
We move beyond 'letting go' to exploring the early survival strategies that made being perfect feel like a necessity. By healing the underlying vulnerabilities that this part is trying to shield, we work to replace the weight of perfectionism with a grounded sense of self-worth and the freedom to be authentically yourself—without the constant pressure of 'never being enough.
11 Years Experience
Online in Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON (Online Only)
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 Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON (Online Only)
Kai Smith - Talk with Kai - Intimacy and Identity
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Perfectionism tends to look like high standards from the outside and feel like not-enough from the inside. It's exhausting to live in, and it usually has a longer history than just wanting to do well. I work with clients on what's underneath the drive, the fear, the self-criticism that shows up before the work is even done.
1 Years Experience
Online in Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Runnymede-Bloor West Village, ON average 8 years of experience and charge around $169 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (53%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (52%).
Average years in practice
8 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$169
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 52% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 48% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Somatic Therapy |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Asian |
| 34% | Persons with Disabilities |