An 8 Session CBT Programme for High-Achieving Professionals
You're good at your job. You work hard, you deliver, and from the outside everything looks fine.
But privately? You're exhausted by the pressure you put on yourself. You second-guess decisions, over-prepare, worry about what others think, and never quite feel like enough — no matter what you achieve.
This programme is for you.
What This Is
Thriving at Work is a structured, one-to-one CBT programme designed specifically for professionals struggling with perfectionism, self-doubt, people-pleasing, and anxiety.
Over eight sessions, you'll understand exactly why you're stuck — and build the practical tools to get out of your own way.
This isn't about lowering your standards. It's about achieving without the constant undercurrent of anxiety, self-criticism, and fear of getting it wrong.
Available online or in person in Gosforth, Newcastle.
What You’ll Get from the 8-Session CBT Package:
Each session builds on the last, moving from understanding your patterns to actively changing them.
Session 1 – Understanding the Cycle Identifying the perfectionism–worry–self-doubt loop and how it shows up in your work and life.
Session 2 – What Drives You? Exploring core beliefs around achievement, approval, and worth. Uncovering the hidden "rules for living" that keep you stuck.
Session 3 – Challenging the Inner Critic Spotting self-critical thoughts and learning to respond differently — so they have less power over you.
Session 4 – Managing Worry & Overthinking Tools to reduce rumination and break the spiral. Moving from threat mode into clear-headed problem-solving.
— Performance & Wellbeing Review — A structured mid-programme check-in. See below for details.
Session 5 – Letting Go of People-Pleasing Understanding why you over-accommodate others — and learning to set boundaries without guilt or fallout.
Session 6 – Embracing Imperfection Reframing mistakes and "not good enough" moments so they build resilience rather than erode confidence.
Session 7 – Building Self-Worth From Within Practical ways to value yourself beyond performance, productivity, or what others think of you.
Session 8 – Thriving Without the Pressure Bringing it all together — your personal toolkit and action plan for lasting, sustainable change.
The Performance & Wellbeing Review
At the midpoint of the programme, we pause and take stock — not just of your symptoms, but of your whole picture.
This structured session looks at:
What's improved — and what's driving that change
- What's still costing you energy — patterns or situations that need more attention
- What you're still avoiding — and whether that's getting in the way
- Which habits are helping — so we double down on what's working
- Which habits are hurting — and what to do about them
Think of it as a business review for your mind. Clear, honest, and focused on what actually moves the needle.
What’s Included
£995 for the full programme
- 1 x 50-minute intake session — to map your patterns, clarify your goals, and lay the foundation properly
- 8 x 50-minute CBT sessions — structured, practical, evidence-based
- 1 x 50-minute Performance & Wellbeing Review — a structured mid-programme check-in to take stock and recalibrate where needed
- Bitesize presentation recordings — revisit key insights and exercises between sessions, at your own pace
- Personalised relapse prevention plan — built with you in the final session so progress sticks
- Written summary report — a clear record of your key learning, progress, and tailored strategies for what comes next
- 30-minute follow-up call — a check-in after the programme to see how you're doing and offer further guidance if needed
Most programmes stop at the sessions. This one doesn't.
Why CBT?
CBT is the most extensively researched talking therapy available — recommended by NICE and widely used across the NHS. But what makes it effective for high-achieving professionals isn't the evidence base. It's that it's practical.
You'll leave each session with something concrete to work with — not just insight, but tools. Skills you can use immediately, in real situations, under real pressure.
Ready to Start?
If you're tired of achieving at the expense of your own wellbeing, this programme will change how you work — and how you feel about yourself.
Book a free 15-minute consultation to find out if this is the right fit for you.
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Or email me directly: amandahodgson@clearmindscbt.co.uk
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