Imposter Syndrome

Do you ever feel like you’re winging it — and it’s only a matter of time before someone finds out you’re not as capable as they think?

That quiet fear of being found out, despite all your hard work and achievements — that’s Imposter Syndrome. It’s the uncomfortable sense that your success isn’t really down to you, and that sooner or later, the truth will come out.

Even when things look good on the outside, Imposter Syndrome can leave you feeling like a fraud on the inside. You might find yourself dismissing your achievements, putting them down to luck, timing, or other people. And no matter how much you do, it never quite feels like enough.

It’s more common than you might think — especially among high-achievers, perfectionists, and people who set themselves high standards. Ironically, the more you achieve, the more pressure you might feel to maintain the illusion of competence.

How Imposter Syndrome Might Show Up

• Feeling like a fraud — like you don’t really belong or haven’t earned your place

• Dismissing praise or downplaying success

• Fear of failure or being exposed

• Constantly comparing yourself to others

• Feeling driven to overwork or prove yourself

• Holding yourself to impossibly high standards

These patterns can be exhausting — and they often go hand in hand with anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt.

But these struggles aren’t a personal flaw. They’re patterns — shaped by your experiences, beliefs, and fears. And like any pattern, they can be understood, worked with, and changed.

How Therapy Can Help

I work with people who are stuck in these cycles — helping them make sense of what’s going on, recognise the unhelpful patterns, and find new ways of relating to their thoughts, feelings, and achievements.

Using therapies like CBT, ACT, CFT and EMDR, we’ll look at how Imposter Syndrome shows up for you and how it’s being maintained — and begin to build a more grounded and compassionate sense of confidence.

You don’t need to keep carrying this on your own. If any of this resonates, you're welcome to get in touch — or book a free consultation call to see if I’m the right fit for you.