On the outside, imposter syndrome can look like a set of nagging doubts. But at its core, it’s often about how we relate to our thoughts. When we take every thought as truth, our minds can quickly become tyrants, pushing us into cycles of worry, perfectionism, and self-doubt. One of my clients, let’s call him […]
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Introduction Imposter syndrome — or the “impostor phenomenon” — was first described by psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes in 1978. Their research highlighted how high-achieving people, especially women, often struggle to internalise success and instead attribute it to luck, timing, or others’ mistakes. Since then, much research has expanded our understanding of imposter syndrome.
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Understanding Imposter Syndrome What exactly is the imposter phenomenon? Answer: What most people call “imposter syndrome” was originally described by psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes in 1978 as the impostor phenomenon. They were careful not to call it a syndrome or disorder, because it’s not an illness. It’s a common, deeply human experience where
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A Client’s experience of therapy for Imposter Syndrome Many people assume that anxiety means feeling nervous all the time. In reality, anxiety often hides behind a confident exterior. This story – shared with permission and anonymised for privacy – shows how therapy can help someone struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, and imposter feelings at work to
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Therapy in Rainham, Kent When you’re looking for therapy, you might be wondering whether to work with someone in person or online.Both can be hugely effective, and I offer both, but there are unique benefits to in-person therapy in Rainham, Kent that can make it an especially powerful choice for some people. In this post,
How the Intolerance of Uncertainty fuels Imposter Syndrome We all deal with uncertainty. But if you find yourself constantly second-guessing, worrying what others think, or over-preparing to avoid mistakes, it’s likely that uncertainty isn’t just present—it feels risky, uncomfortable, and unbearable. This is what I often see at the heart of imposter syndrome: a struggle
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