I’m a recovering perfectionist. Here’s how I embraced

The pursuit of perfection is a kind of prison. As a psychotherapist, I know how it can drain a person’s world of colour, light and spontaneity

When I was planning my wedding, I was absolutely determined not to get caught up in the “perfect day” of it all, and to have a relaxed, informal celebration. I more or less managed, and my husband and I ended up having a lovely time. But I can’t say the same for our honeymoon.

Perfectionism has a weird reputation; the only confessable “weakness” in a job interview, an eccentric character trait and the secret of Steve Jobs’ success.