Imposter Syndrome & Anxiety
in High-Functioning Professionals
Even when you’re doing well on the outside, it can feel very different on the inside.
Psychological Therapy for Professionals in London and Online
Hi, I'm Chris Beale, a Chartered Psychologist and Workplace Mental Health Consultant based in central London.
I work with professionals who are often capable and successful in their lives, but struggling internally with self-doubt, anxiety, overthinking, pressure and relationship difficulties.
Many of my clients feel like they should be coping, yet find themselves stuck — unable to switch off, second-guessing themselves, or quietly questioning whether they’re good enough.
My approach is practical, structured, and focused on helping you understand what maintains these patterns — and how to change them. I primarily use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Where appropriate, I also integrate Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) — particularly where past experiences continue to have an impact — as well as Clinical Hypnotherapy for focused work on anxiety, habits, and emotional responses.
I also draw on principles from Classical Stoicism, helping clients develop a clearer, more grounded way of responding to pressure and uncertainty.
Many of the people I work with are capable, thoughtful, and successful in their professional lives, yet struggle with confidence and find relationships and managing their emotions much harder.
I commonly help with:
Imposter Syndrome & Self-Doubt
- Feeling like a fraud
- Difficulty internalising success
Anxiety, Overthinking & Emotional Regulation
- Constant mental replay
- Difficulty switching off
- Struggling to manage emotional responses, particularly in relationships
Workplace Stress & Burnout
- Pressure, responsibility, performance demands
- The lasting impact of toxic environments or workplace bullying
LGBTIQ+ Clients
- Identity, relationships, minority stress, and the complexities of navigating high-functioning professional life
Sessions are available online and face to face pending availability.
If this resonates, you’re welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial consultation.
Further profiles:
Nightingale Hospital
Counselling Directory
British Psychological Society
HCPC
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