Perfectionism therapists in Ammanford, Wales
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Ammanford, Wales, United Kingdom. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Perfectionism
Kevin Martin
Counsellor/Therapist, Psychotherapist Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, BACP, ITTA, EA
Perfectionism is a personality style and mindset characterised by striving for flawlessness, setting excessively high performance standards, and engaging in overly critical self-evaluation. While many praise it in professional and academic settings as a driver of success, clinical psychology views it not as a healthy pursuit of excellence but as a rigid, self-defeating trap rooted in fear of failure, judgment, or rejection.
Understanding the Difference: Perfectionism vs Healthy Striving
Healthy Striving: Focuses on personal growth, enjoys the learning process, feels satisfied with a job well done, and views mistakes as valuable feedback.
Perfectionism: Focuses on avoiding failure, measures self-worth entirely by achievements, views anything less than flawless as total failure, and is driven by intense anxiety.
Common Dimensions of Perfectionism
Self-Oriented Perfectionism: Imposing unrealistic standards and harsh self-criticism
Other-Oriented Perfectionism: Expecting flawlessness, high precision, and perfection from family members, friends, or colleagues.
Socially Prescribed Perfectionism: The belief that others (parents, bosses, society) expect perfection, and that acceptance and love depend on meeting those impossible expectations. (This dimension is most closely linked to anxiety, burnout, and depression.)
Common Behaviours & Signs
Procrastination & Paralysis: Delaying tasks because the fear of not doing them perfectly makes starting feel too overwhelming.
All-or-Nothing Thinking: Believing that if a project or performance isn't 100% successful, it isn't a complete failure (e.g., "If I get a B, I'm a 'total failure'"). Chronic Dissatisfaction: Inability to celebrate achievements. Once a goal is met, the perfectionist immediately moves the goalposts or focuses on minor flaws.
Hyper-Focus on Detail: Spending excessive time on minor elements of a task at the expense of the bigger picture, often leading to severe burnout.
Masking Mistakes: Going to extreme lengths to hide errors or imperfections out of fear of looking incompetent.
The Impact on Well-Being
While perfectionists often achieve external success, it comes at a high internal cost. Chronic perfectionism is strongly linked to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, chronic stress, relationship friction, and physical exhaustion.
Remember: Perfectionism tries to convince you that your worth depends on your output. Letting go of perfection doesn't mean lowering your standards; it means valuing your well-being, progress, and humanity as much as your achievements.
10 Years Experience
Online in Ammanford, Wales (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Mariana Amat
Psychologist
I work with perfectionism as more than a behavioral pattern, exploring the deeper fears and self-demands that drive it. Together, we aim to soften rigid standards, reduce self-criticism, and develop a more sustainable and compassionate way of relating to achievement and self-worth.
11 Years Experience
Online in Ammanford, Wales
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 Ammanford, Wales
Perfectionism
Jade at We Tackle Trauma
Counsellor/Therapist, MAASW, MSW, QTS, BSc (Hons)
I offer supportive clinical therapy to address experiences of perfectionism. My approach is strength-based and warm, tailored to your preferred life approach lens, and non-directive. I can work with you using a range of evidence-based clinical therapies, including exposure therapy, motivational interviewing, and integrative therapy.
20 Years Experience
Online in Ammanford, Wales
Perfectionism
Natalie Jane - Narcissistic Abuse & Relationship Recovery Counsellor
Counsellor/Therapist
Perfectionism can look like high standards from the outside but feel like constant pressure and fear of failure on the inside. Together we explore where the drive comes from and build a kinder, more flexible relationship with achievement and mistakes.
4 Years Experience
Online in Ammanford, Wales (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Ammanford, Wales Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Ammanford, Wales average 12 years of experience and charge around ¤173 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Integrative Therapy (44%), and Somatic Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤173
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 56% |
Online Only |
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| 44% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Integrative Therapy |
| 44% | Somatic Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 31% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 31% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 31% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 38% | Senior |
| 31% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Men |
| 25% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 19% | Black / African American |