SELF-CRITICISM THERAPY

That inner critic learned its job somewhere.

Perfectionism. Harsh self-talk. Never feeling good enough, no matter how hard you try.

You don’t have to keep fighting yourself.

  • Understand your inner critic.Explore where that critical voice comes from and what keeps it going.
  • Change your relationship with yourself.Move beyond constant self-judgment and develop a more compassionate inner voice.
  • Build lasting confidence.Feel more secure in who you are without needing to be perfect.
Virtual across OntarioRegistered therapists$215/session

No consultation required. You can just book.

Self-criticism therapy

That inner critic learned its job somewhere.

Perfectionism. Harsh self-talk. Never feeling good enough, no matter how hard you try.

You don’t have to keep fighting yourself.

  • Understand your inner critic.Explore where that critical voice comes from and what keeps it going.
  • Change your relationship with yourself.Move beyond constant self-judgment and develop a more compassionate inner voice.
  • Build lasting confidence.Feel more secure in who you are without needing to be perfect.
Virtual across OntarioRegistered therapists$215/session

No consultation required. You can just book.

Does any of this feel familiar?

Self-criticism can show up in many different ways.

Perfectionism

Feeling like things have to be flawless or they’re not good enough.

Harsh self-talk

Constantly criticizing yourself or focusing on what you did wrong.

Fear of mistakes

Worrying about getting it wrong or what others might think.

Never feeling enough

Feeling like you’re not doing enough, no matter how much you do.

People-pleasing

Putting others’ needs ahead of your own to avoid disapproval.

Guilt and self-blame

Holding yourself responsible even when it’s not your fault.

Your inner critic isn’t a flaw — it’s a protector.

That critical voice often developed for a reason. It may have helped you stay safe, avoid mistakes, or meet high expectations earlier in life.

In therapy, we help you understand where it came from, what it’s trying to protect, and how to create a more balanced, compassionate relationship with yourself.

Our approach.

We treat the pattern, not just the symptom.

EMDR Therapy

Helps process past experiences that may be contributing to self-criticism and activate the body’s natural healing response.

Parts-informed Therapy

Understand and work with different parts of yourself — including the protective parts that keep you feeling critical or not enough.

Practical Strategies

Tools to build self-compassion, flexibility and confidence in your daily life.

Our Team

You get your therapist.
Your therapist gets a team.

Our therapists are trained in EMDR and parts-informed approaches and supported through ongoing clinical consultation. This means you get the benefit of a collaborative, supportive and highly trained group of professionals behind your care.

  • Highly trained
    therapists

    EMDR, parts-informed and more.

  • Ongoing
    consultation

    Regular support from trauma experts.

  • Better care
    for you

    A collaborative team behind your progress.

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Questions people ask about self-criticism.

Have more questions?

Visit Ask Flow for expert answers based on peer-reviewed research and reviewed by our clinicians.

Ready for something to change?

You don’t need to have it all figured out. That’s what we’re here for.

Virtual across OntarioRegistered therapists$215/sessionNo consultation required

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Text or Call (437) 291-5658