Category: Perfectionism | CBT Therapy

Perfectionistic Checking: Why High Achievers Get Stuck in the “Just One More Look” Loop

(Part of the series: Patterns That Keep You Stuck) Perfectionistic checking is one of the most common safety behaviours for high achievers with imposter syndrome. Learn why it happens, how it reinforces self-doubt, and how therapy helps break the cycle. Introduction If you’ve ever found yourself re-reading an email several times before sending it, tweaking […]

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The Perfectionist Imposter: When Nothing You Do Ever Feels Enough

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In an earlier blog post I wrote about the 5 different types of imposter syndrome as defined by Dr. Valerie Young. Click here to read. In this post I write about one of those types in more detail – The Perfectionist Imposter. The Perfectionist Imposter Imposter syndrome shows up in different ways for different people.

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Which Type of Imposter Are You? Understanding the 5 Patterns Identified by Dr Valerie Young

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Which Type of Imposter Are You? Understanding the 5 Patterns Identified by Dr Valerie Young Imposter syndrome can show up in all sorts of sneaky and frustrating ways, and often without us even realising that’s what’s happening. One moment you’re doing well on the outside, the next you’re questioning your worth, brushing off compliments, or

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Starting Therapy for Imposter Syndrome, Self-Doubt or Perfectionism: What to Expect in Your First Session

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If you’ve been battling with self-doubt, perfectionism or that constant fear of being ‘found out’ as not good enough — you’re not alone. Imposter Syndrome can feel incredibly isolating, and starting therapy might feel like yet another thing you’re “not doing properly.” But here’s the truth: you don’t need to have it all figured out

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The Perfectionism Trap: When Trying to Get It Right Keeps You Stuck

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Do you hold yourself to impossibly high standards? Maybe even when things go well, it’s hard to feel good about them—you zero in on what wasn’t quite right, what could have been better. If there’s a voice inside that says, “You’re still not good enough” no matter how much you achieve, perfectionism could be playing

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