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Summy is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Counselling Art Therapist who graduated with a Master of Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy from Adler University. Summy has experience providing individual and couple…
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you’re feeling stuck, stressed, or unsure about your next steps, or facing challenges in your relationship, I’m…
My Approach: My therapeutic approach is holistic and trauma-informed, honouring the deep connection between mind, body, and nervous system in the healing process. I believe true healing comes from addressing both…
*Now Accepting Clients. For insurance purposes: please note I am an RSW and RCC* Whether trying therapy has been an unfulfilled new year’s resolution for the past number of years, something that just came to mind…
What makes Lisa stand out is her warm personality and her straight forward approach. With gentleness and humour, she guides clients to find their own insights, while providing tools and teaching techniques clients can…
Do you feel like the world's weight is resting on your shoulders, and every step forward is a struggle? Or do you feel like your self-esteem is caught in a constant storm, leaving you battered by self-doubt and a…
As a man, therapy might not be your preferred use of time, yet a growing part of you is curious about what could be. Throughout your life, you’ve felt minimized and closed off from your potential. Maybe you’ve grown…
Reaching out to a counsellor may not be easy, but would it be worth it if your future self appreciated it? I am a Ph.D. in Psychology and a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with BCACC, and and a approved therapist by…
Hello! I’m a relational therapist that strives to connect with you in a caring and supportive way. My aim is to create an environment where you feel truly held on your journey of healing and self-discovery. Together, we…
What I most love in this world is to see people thriving as they live their most authentic life. I understand that many of us have grown up in a way that hasn't supported us to be our authentic self. Often we are…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 14 years of experience in the field of mental health and therapy. I currently offer in person and virtual sessions in Vancouver (Broadway and Cambie area). I provide…
What brings you here? Do you find yourself disconnecting more and more every day - from work, from people around you, from your passions and values, and even from your own body? Some social media mental health…
Hello and welcome! I am a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC # 21526), school counselor, and Physical and Health Education/Outdoor Education teacher based in Vancouver and Sechelt (Sunshine Coast), British Columbia. A…
I offer one-on-one and relationship counselling for adults who identify as Autistic or ADHD. Many of the clients I work alongside are just starting to explore what it means to be neurodivergent, and they’re looking to…
I work with older youth (16+) and adults healing from symptoms of anxiety and depression, the stressors of daily living, navigating life transitions, and processing trauma related to relationships, family, and childhood…
Hi - I’m Emily (she/her), a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC. I provide counselling for individuals with a focus on infertility, perinatal mental health, parenting, relationships, and meaning making. Many of the…
Welcome. This is a space where your unique experiences are heard, validated, and held without judgment. Here, you get to come just as you are. As a queer person, a disaffiliate of conservative evangelicalism, a career…
Welcome! My name is Emma Wilson. I am a Registered Clinical Counselor and Registered Social Worker based in Langley, BC. I hold a passion for helping clients navigate challenges in their life, while supporting a sense of…
Have you ever had the sense that something’s missing—like you're going through the motions, but not fully connecting with the world or even with yourself? At times, it might feel like you're putting on a version of…
Are you neurodivergent and facing challenges in your relationships? If ADHD, autism and/or giftedness are part of your identity, I’m a sex and relationship therapist with lived experience who can help you figure it all…
Dr. Jennifer Trew is a Registered Psychologist (CPBC #2224) specializing in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and mood difficulties in adults. She has training and expertise in assessing and treating depression, extreme…
Whatever you’re carrying, pain, confusion, or questions you can’t yet name, there’s room for it here. You don’t have to hold it alone. I’m Nazanin (Naz), a Registered Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist. For nearly a…
Hello and welcome! If you are reading my personal statement you have taken that first step to reach out for help or support. For some of you this first step might have been easy, for many others starting the search took…
Periods of difficulty are an inevitable part of being human. At some point, all of us face experiences that feel overwhelming, confusing, or painful, and trying to navigate them alone can be exhausting. While it’s…
What if your psychologist could help you overcome challenges AND get to that next level? Dr. Wiens assists professionals to manage the demands of their career and personal life so that they can perform at their best…
For over 25 years, Dr. Illsley has continued to hone her therapy skills and weaves cognitive-behavioral, developmental, attachment-based, neurological, mindfulness and somatic approaches into her therapy. She prefers to…
Are you holding it together on the outside but on the inside it feels very different? Does it feel like an internal alarm system is constantly going off? That is happening for a reason. Let's explore it together. I…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Psychology at Simon Fraser University and my Master of Arts in Counselling…
I take an existential-phenomenological view when working with clients—which means that I seek to be open to whatever issues you bring to our sessions, without judgement or applying my interpretation. Together we enter…
As a queer, transguy, and adoptive parent to a neurospicy child, I prioritize the importance of seeing people as complex, nuanced, and unique beings. I strive to keep my practice flexible, authentic, holistic, and avoid…
Perfectionism Counsellors
Perfectionism is considered as a personality trait among many mental health practitioners. Perfectionists tend to view projects or tasks that are not perfect done, as unworthy. Unless they know that they can do something perfectly, they are unlikely to take it on. They tend not to care much about the learning process while completing a task, but rather about the end project, which, for them, is the most important aspect of any project they undertake.
Procrastination is a great obstacle with people who are perfectionists. They usually don't want to start a task until they are sure that they can do it perfectly. It's common for them to spend an enormous amount of time on a project, making sure that it is done to perfection. Yet, perfectionism prevents these people from appreciating a job well done. Instead, they don't believe that anything they do is good enough and they constantly compare their results with that of other people. They become fixated on achieving perfection.
There is a correlation between perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and some perfectionists also have OCD. However, not all people with OCD are perfectionists. While most people with an ambition to succeed and therefore strive to excel in their pursuits, they are not necessarily perfectionists.
Therapy can be very helpful in treating perfectionism. Therapy will help the individual to reframe their thinking to change the end goal of his or her undertakings. A therapist may often help perfectionists recognize that some of the most successful people are not perfectionists at all.
If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who offers therapies to address your perfectionism or OCD issues, you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.