Imposter Syndrome: What it is. How to deal with it.
John Black
- Organisation:
- Beechwood Therapy
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid
- Category:
- Health
- Updated:
- 11th February 2026
- Tagged:
- Health | Mental Health | Imposter Syndrome | Psychology
Many capable, high-achieving individuals privately struggle with a persistent fear of being “found out.” In this insightful talk, John Black explores imposter syndrome through the lens of the subconscious mind, revealing why feelings of self-doubt can persist despite clear evidence of success.
Drawing on his background in therapy, hypnotherapy and behavioural psychology, John explains how early experiences, internalised beliefs, and deeply rooted identity patterns shape our sense of worth and competence. He highlights how the subconscious mind often clings to outdated narratives — such as “I’m not good enough” or “I don’t deserve this” — even as achievements accumulate. These hidden scripts can fuel perfectionism, overworking, anxiety, and burnout.
Rather than offering surface-level confidence tips, John focuses on understanding and reshaping the underlying beliefs that drive imposter feelings. Attendees will learn practical strategies to interrupt negative thought loops, reframe self-perception, and build authentic self-trust from within.
With warmth, clarity, and real-world examples, this talk empowers individuals to recognise that imposter syndrome is not a flaw — but a learned pattern that can be changed. Participants will leave with tools to step into their roles with greater confidence, calm, and conviction.
Views: 10 | Enquiries: 0About John Black
John from Beechwood Therapy is a qualified psychotherapist and hypnotherapist. His background is in secondary education where he worked for many years training teachers, as an Assistant Headteacher and in Children's Safeguarding. It was his background in children's welfare that led him to explore therapy as he saw an explosion in Anxiety amongst young people. He now works with people of all ages to tackle a range of issues from anxiety to weight management, from PTSD to pain management and phobias.
See his website at www.beechwoodtherapy.co.uk
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