Perfectionism Therapists in Wellington, New Zealand

Perfectionism can feel like nothing you do is ever quite enough, a constant internal pressure that leaves little room for rest, mistakes, or self-acceptance. If you're exhausted from chasing a standard that keeps moving, let's work together to help you find more ease and self-compassion. The first step in working with perfectionism is understanding that your worth was never actually tied to your performance — even though it might feel that way. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, we'll explore where these patterns come from and build a healthier relationship with achievement, rest, and yourself. My approach centers self-compassion, accountability, and untangling your identity from constant striving. You don't have to earn your worth alone. Let's take the first step toward a more balanced, sustainable way of living.

I work primarily from a Rogerian or Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session. Due to my background in mental health work, I have a good understanding of perfectionism and how it impacts the person including the potential impacts for those around them. I am able to utilise a psycho-educational approach to help you understand your inner perfectionistic issues better and learn practical strategies to support increased emotional regulation skills, along with specific somatic (mind/body) therapy techniques within the therapy session to support greater healing of the underlying often subconscious issues without the need to discuss the details of those issues. These gentle but effective techniques create a new positive sense of self, leaving often the carried sense of shame created from the perfection oriented behaviours behind. My aim is to assist you with your perfectionism to restore balance, happiness and inner peace (using the various techniques of 'talk therapy' and somatic (mind/body) healing methods) along with offering practical strategies that may be useful where suitable and desired by you. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.

I support clients struggling with perfectionism by exploring the thoughts, fears, and pressures that drive the need to be ‘perfect.’ Together, we work on cultivating self-compassion, setting realistic expectations, and embracing growth over judgment, helping you live with greater ease and confidence.

Wanting to get things right can be crippling. Unable to take a step forward until all your ducks are in a row. But the right time is never going to come. I help my clients understand what this strategy of perfectionism is really about for them and how to flatten the button of "perfect" so they can live their lives to their full potential - without crippling fear of judgment or rejection. Ready to take off the shackles of perfectionism and lean into your whole humanity? Book a free 15 minute phone consult via my website to discuss more.

Wellington is New Zealand's compact capital city and home to the national public service, creating a therapy landscape shaped by the particular stresses of government and policy careers — including burnout, moral injury, and the pressures of politically visible work. The city has a high concentration of university-educated professionals who generally view therapy as a normal part of self-care, and demand for longer-term therapeutic work is relatively strong. Wellington Regional Hospital provides institutional mental health services, with a private therapy community serving Thorndon, Kelburn, Mount Victoria, and the inner suburbs. Wellington's smaller size relative to Auckland means specialist therapist availability can be limited, and telehealth has become an important option for residents seeking a specific type of match.

Gender ID

	50%	Female
	50%	Male

Session Type

	75%	Online Only
	25%	In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

75%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
75%	Gestalt Therapy
75%	Integrative Therapy
75%	Internal Family Systems (IFS)
75%	Somatic Therapy
50%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
50%	Behavioral Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Young Adult
50%	Senior
25%	Children
25%	Teen

Client Focus

75%	LGBTQ+
75%	Men
50%	Asian
50%	Black / African American
50%	Buddhist

Perfectionism therapists in Wellington, New Zealand NZ

Brett Hall - Therapy for Deep Change

Gaye Mallinson - Somatic Psychotherapies

The Becoming Practice

Dabaco Doldissen