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Anna Ryan Therapy

Perfectionism Therapy

Struggle with high self-expectations or fear of failure. Always have an irresistible urge to perform at your best.

Become a flexible and confident problem-solver.

Anna Ryan

Therapist (Dip. CBH)

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Perfectionism is the enemy of creativity, as it prevents you from getting started.

– Julia Cameron

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Strive for Excellence, Not Perfection

Are you tired of

▰▰ Feeling down, tired and overwhelmed all the time?

▰▰ Being obsessed with details and not wanting to submit something until it is perfect?

▰▰ Constantly worrying about deadlines and fearing you won’t be able to deliver on time?

▰▰ Thinking that what you do is ‘substandard’ or that you won’t be able to maintain your performance?

▰▰ Feeling paranoid about feedback from others?

▰▰ Comparing yourself to others, assuming they are all better than you?

▰▰ Feeling that you cannot allow yourself to rest?

If so, you are in the right place.

Although the inner motivation to perform at your best is a valuable trait, having too much of it can cause frustration as well as mental and physical exhaustion, and lead to burnout.
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Why am I a Perfectionist?

▰▰ The reasons for perfectionistic behaviour can be manifold, and often there is not just one root cause.

▰▰ Growing up in an environment with high expectations, having a strong fear of failure or a need for control, experiencing early success, certain personality traits and even societal and cultural influences can contribute to becoming a perfectionist.
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How Does Therapy Work?

▰▰ When working on problems related to perfectionism, therapy has a strong cognitive focus. This means that we primarily work on the way we think about ourselves, our goals and our values.
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▰▰ We identify the beliefs that underlie our way of thinking and our behaviours. By developing alternative, healthier thinking patterns, you will be able to escape the mindset of constant dissatisfaction and rigid demands.
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▰▰ During sessions, we also aim to discover how different factors contribute to your problem. By becoming aware of these and understanding your own reactions, you will find it easier to turn unhelpful ways of thinking into more positive and helpful ideas.
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▰▰ You will become able to tolerate uncertainty, deal with feelings of vulnerability and fear of judgement as well as create a realistic image of yourself. Mindfulness-based exercises can be used effectively in deepening self-awareness, facilitating emotional regulation and enhancing concentration.
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▰▰ Relaxation and regular meditation helps reduce stress and anxiety, while increasing resilience and enhancing cognitive functions such as problem-solving, memory and decision-making.
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▰▰ In therapy, I put great emphasis on building skills, thus making sure you become equipped with all the necessary tools you will need in the future to overcome challenges.
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Client Testimonials

“I really enjoyed working with Anna, she was able to make me comfortable and share my feelings about the situation that caused me stress, anxiety and worries. She helped me see the whole situation objectively and the single elements causing me distress. Also, it was valuable to have some plan of action and analyse the different options to find the best solutions to my problem with short and long term advantages and disadvantages.”
Marisa
“Anna was a good listener and pointed out some important aspects of my issue. After analysing these, it was easier to find the option with the best outcome. After our sessions, I felt very much relieved and able to find the best solution where all the parties involved could be in a win-win situation. I really enjoyed the sessions Anna delivered, without her input I would still be stuck feeling lost and overwhelmed and unable to take action.”
Phillip
“Anna was very experienced, calm and professional.  I immediately felt rapport with her and that I could trust her to listen and not make judgements of my presenting issue.  She was good at listening and asking relevant questions, plus, suggesting processes that we could follow. During our session with Anna we put a plan together that I could follow including coping strategies that I can apply in the future.  She also sent useful information after the sessions for me to use.”
Monica
“As a company director communication is a key part of what I do. The past few years I developed anxiety around speaking in front of people and having confrontational interactions. Not good if you are a director. Anna helped me tremendously. She helped me dissect the problem into key parts then work on those systematically. Both her supportive personality and knowledge about communication and psychology gave a lot to me. I still have some work to do on myself, but now I have no problem speaking in front of many eyes and having confrontational talks with people if necessary. If you need help I highly recommend Anna.”
Gary
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“Anna is an exceptionally knowledgeable CBH therapist who exudes warmth, approachability, and a genuine desire to help. She creates an environment that encourages trust and openness. I felt heard and supported throughout and her flexibility enabled me to navigate sessions based on my current needs. The recordings that she provided were also incredibly helpful. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend Anna to anyone considering cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy.”
Lucy
“Anna was great at asking the right questions, was very well prepared and helped identify the root of the problem. She also had a good understanding of the situations I had trouble with, and helped me identify my strengths and accept positive feedback.”
Kerry

Perfectionism Therapy is available online.

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Virtual therapy has proven to be as effective as therapy conducted in person.