Imposter Syndrome
Tue 02 Sept
|Zoom
An effortless first step to replacing that critical self-doubting inner voice, with greater inner-compassion and increased self-belief
Time & location
02 Sept 2025, 19:30 – 21:30 BST
Zoom
About the workshop
Effortlessly challenge the opinionated inner critic that creates your sense of imposter syndrome
Change the story about yourself within your inner mind, using a variety of guided imagery techniques
Relaxing small-group guided visualization workshop. Just close your eyes
Recommended for those feeling like a fraud or undeserving of their own accomplishments
Do you have an inner critic that tells you you’re not good enough, smart enough or experienced enough? A lot of capable people do. Whilst there are many therapies that can help you to delve into the reasons why, if you’re having a challenging time at work, perhaps all you want is to simply quieten that voice down for a while. Thankfully there’s now an easy, simple and effortless approach, using the power of your inner mind and imagination, to begin to challenge and change your own narrative about yourself. This small-group workshop is an easy first step towards upgrading your own, often incorrect, beliefs about yourself and your abilities.
It uses a combination of deep relaxation techniques, plus vivid visualization and hypnotic suggestion, where you’ll be guided to visualize your own accomplishments in a different, more positive way. All you need do is imagine along with the suggestions given. Participants typically report feeling lighter, brighter and just more positive about themselves afterwards.
After introductions, the session begins with some brief theory about what imposter syndrome is and the many different reasons for why it occurs. Following an initial 'warm up' visualization practice, the majority of the session is a 60-75min guided visualization using techniques* such as, celebrating your accomplishments, recognizing your inherent qualities and bringing forward qualities from the future more accomplished version of you, framing and mentally rehearsing different ways to manage situations that were impacted by your imposter syndrome. After more positively worded self-belief suggestions, we'll conclude by adjusting some of your mental 'settings' around yourself and your own self-belief levels. This session aims to help you to begin to internalize the feelings of success and accomplishment, so that your inner feelings can become more aligned with how others view you.
* Actual techniques used may occasionally alter from those described here
How it Works
Group size (1-12)
Session length: approx 2-hrs
Evening zoom sessions to minimise work disruption
After introductions and some brief brain-related theory, you’ll be gently guided whilst in a calm and relaxed state through a variety of imaginary presentations. If you have done hypnosis or guided meditations before then the experience will be familiar to you. If not, think of this inner mind journey as similar to an immersive VR experience, but with your eyes closed and your imagination providing the immersive experience. All you will need to do is to imagine along to the instructions given, in a quiet and undisturbed place where you can safety relax. Most participants are easily able to focus along with the guided visualization for the duration and feel calm and relaxed afterwards. At points during the session you’ll be asked to silently self-assess your own self-belief level. We will conclude with a brief group check-in and next steps.
Suitable For
Anyone who experiences unjustified self-doubt or fear of not being enough
NOT Suitable for
Anyone with significant concerns about their mental well-being
Anyone with psychosis, epilepsy or any condition worsened by relaxation or anyone taking reality altering medication
Requirements
Requires a really comfortable chair, sofa or bed where you can safely lay back, relax back and remain undisturbed
Headphones are recommended
Video cameras to remain on
Listening to the practice audio files beforehand is strongly recommended
Pen & paper to jot down any insights
Important!
Workshop bookings are non-refundable
Participants must be age 18 and over
You are responsible for your own wellbeing. Whilst guided visualization is no more risky than daydreaming with your eyes closed, by making a booking you confirm that you have no psychosis, epilepsy or any significant mental or physical issues that could be affected by a guided imaginary experience. If you are in any doubt, please check with your healthcare professional first. Should any significant emotions or abreactions occur, this is an indication to seek additional healthcare support
Do not participate whilst under the influence of alcohol or any drugs that impair your thinking or mental capacities, or whilst operating machinery or driving. Ensure you are suitably refreshed after the session, before driving or operating machinery
Only join from a space where it is safe to relax, undisturbed. For safety reasons you will be asked to keep your camera on. Distractions from pets, people or devices should be minimised
Whilst every effort will be made to minimize distractions from other participants, this cannot be guaranteed
Technical issues or human frailty may occasionally require a workshop cancellation at short notice. Alternative dates or a full refund will be offered
DebbieJeremiah reserves the right to update and alter the workshop activities at any time