Perfectionism therapists in Townsville, Queensland QLD, Australia AU
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Perfectionism
Samantha Chin
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling, PACFA registered psychotherapist
I support clients who feel driven by high standards, fear of failure, self-criticism, or the pressure to always appear capable. Together, we explore the deeper fears beneath perfectionism and work toward a more compassionate, flexible way of relating to yourself.
2 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Marianna Trezza -The Growing mindset
Counsellor/Therapist, MA (Hons), Adv Dip. Counsel. & Psychoth.,Dip. Hypnoth., X-Cultural Adaptation Coun. Reg. BACP 572613
For many women, perfectionism is not simply about high standards or wanting to “do things well”.
Often it develops as a way of feeling safe, accepted and emotionally protected.
Many women living abroad become highly skilled at monitoring themselves:
how they speak,
how they appear,
how they are perceived,
whether they are doing enough,
achieving enough,
adapting enough.
Over time, this constant self-monitoring can create emotional exhaustion, anxiety, chronic pressure and a nervous system that struggles to fully relax.
For many Italian women living between cultures and expectations, perfectionism can become deeply connected to belonging, identity and the fear of being judged as “too much”, “not enough” or somehow different.
My work explores the deeper emotional and nervous system patterns underneath perfectionism, people pleasing and over-functioning.
I offer a warm, reflective and holistic space where women can begin reconnecting with self-worth, authenticity and inner safety without constantly needing to perform, adapt or prove themselves.
I integrate psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EFT, embodiment, lifestyle medicine, reflective dialogue and nature-based approaches to support women in moving from chronic pressure toward greater emotional ease, regulation and self-trust.
23 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
Perfectionism
Anne-Lynn Teoh
Registered Psychotherapist, MoPC, BPsych (Hons)
Perfectionism can become a highly effective way of staying productive, responsible and in control while leaving little room for one's own needs. I use IFS-informed work to explore the protective parts behind people-pleasing, over-functioning and unrelenting standards, particularly when these patterns contribute to burnout, anxiety or relationship strain.
7 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
Perfectionism
John Zavaglia (Mind LIfe)
Counsellor/Therapist, ACA Registered, PC Grad MHN & Neuro, MBA
Perfectionism can leave you constantly questioning yourself, overthinking decisions or feeling that whatever you do is never quite enough. The pressure to get things right can become exhausting and hold you back. Together, we can understand what's driving these expectations, develop a more balanced way of thinking and help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
3 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
Perfectionism
Marc Donegan, Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, PACFA, BACP, ITTA, EATA, UKATA
Perfectionism often masquerades as high standards, but underneath it’s usually a fear-driven strategy for avoiding shame or criticism. I help clients trace where that pattern was learned and separate genuine excellence from the exhausting, anxious version that never feels like enough.
10 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
Townsville is the largest city in tropical North Queensland — a military, agricultural, and mining hub built around Lavarack Barracks (home to the Army's 3rd Brigade), James Cook University, and a regional healthcare system serving a vast geographic area. The city's significant Australian Army presence creates therapy demand from military families navigating deployment stress and the emotional challenges of service life, while the broader civilian population navigates the economic cycles of mining and agriculture. Townsville University Hospital provides institutional mental health resources, while James Cook University's psychology programs supply clinical training to the local and regional community. Townsville's tropical climate and geographic isolation — it is the largest city between Brisbane and Darwin — mean therapists serve clients from a very wide catchment, and telehealth plays an important role in extending care across North Queensland.
Perfectionism therapists in Townsville, Queensland, Australia Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Townsville, Queensland, Australia average 8 years of experience and charge around $177 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (67%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (67%).
Average years in practice
8 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$177
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 67% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 67% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 50% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 42% | Gestalt Therapy |
| 42% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 58% | Young Adult |
| 42% | Senior |
| 8% | Children |
| 8% | Teen |
Client Focus
| 58% | Men |
| 58% | Women |
| 33% | Asian |
| 33% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Christian |