People pleasing & perfectionism
When doing your best never feels like enough.
Counselling in Saskatoon and online across Saskatchewan for people pleasing, perfectionism, and the pressure to keep everyone happy.
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What people come to me with
People pleasing and perfectionism can show up at work, at home and in your relationships. Here are some things people come to counselling to work through.
Never quite enough
You put a lot of pressure on yourself to do things right. Even when you’re doing your best, it feels like it’s never quite enough.
Saying yes when you mean no
You have a hard time saying no, whether it’s your boss, your partner, or your family, because you don’t want to disappoint anyone. So, you keep saying yes, and you later resent it.
Replaying conversations
You replay conversations in your head long after they’ve ended. Did I sound rude? Why did I say that? Are they mad at me?
Afraid of getting it wrong
You check and re-check, and put off starting until you’re sure you can do it right. One small mistake can stay with you for days.
Putting yourself last
Sometimes you’re not even sure what you want anymore, because you’ve put yourself last for so long that you’ve stopped checking.
How counselling can help
Understand why it keeps happening
We look at why these patterns keep coming up, and how they affect you at work, at home and in your relationships.
Go easier on yourself
Work through the guilt and self-criticism, and change how you relate to difficult thoughts and feelings.
Move forward on your terms
Get clear on what you want, practice saying no, and find new ways to move forward in alignment with your values.
When something stays stuck. Sometimes a moment stays with you long after it’s over, like a mistake you can’t stop replaying, and talking it through isn’t enough. That’s when Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can help. Learn more about ART
About me
Hi! I’m Jacqueline (she/her).
I’m a Registered Social Worker in Saskatoon, SK.
One of the things I enjoy most about being a counsellor is helping people feel less alone in what they’re going through. My style is warm, down-to-earth and non-judgmental. I want you to feel genuinely understood as we work together to get to the heart of what’s keeping you stuck and help you make meaningful changes in your life.
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