Befriend Your Inner Imposter With Mindfulness And Compassion
With Dr Lee DavidDo you ever catch yourself doubting your abilities, questioning whether you deserve your achievements, or worrying that others might “find you out”? These are the familiar signs of the inner imposter — a part of the mind that creates feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy. Far from being a personal flaw, these experiences are surprisingly common among thoughtful, capable people, and can quietly undermine confidence, increase stress, and hold us back from opportunities we might otherwise embrace. In this 7-part course, you’ll learn how to recognise the imposter as just one voice within you, rather than the whole story of who you are. With mindfulness, acceptance and compassion, you’ll discover practical ways to ease self-criticism, respond more kindly when doubt appears, and reconnect with your values and strengths. The aim is not to silence or fight against the imposter, but to meet it with understanding and care — befriending this part of you so it no longer holds the same power, and creating space to step forward with balance, confidence and ease.
This course offers practical tools to ease imposter feelings, reduce self-criticism and reconnect with your strengths and values.
About this course
Do you ever catch yourself doubting your abilities, questioning whether you deserve your achievements, or worrying that others might “find you out”? These are the familiar signs of the inner imposter — a part of the mind that creates feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy. Far from being a personal flaw, these experiences are surprisingly common among thoughtful, capable people, and can quietly undermine confidence, increase stress, and hold us back from opportunities we might otherwise embrace. In this 7-part course, you’ll learn how to recognise the imposter as just one voice within you, rather than the whole story of who you are. With mindfulness, acceptance and compassion, you’ll discover practical ways to ease self-criticism, respond more kindly when doubt appears, and reconnect with your values and strengths. The aim is not to silence or fight against the imposter, but to meet it with understanding and care — befriending this part of you so it no longer holds the same power, and creating space to step forward with balance, confidence and ease.
Meet your Teacher
Dr Lee David is a GP, CBT therapist, author and podcast host with over 20 years’ experience in mental health. Known for her warm, down to earth style, she makes psychological ideas clear, practical and easy to apply — especially for those navigating stress, overwhelm or major life transitions. Her work combines real life clinical experience with evidence based tools, grounded in empathy, connection and what genuinely helps in everyday life. Lee is the author of a range of books on CBT, mindfulness and wellbeing, helping both professionals and young people access simple, evidence‑based tools that make a real difference. She is also the founder of 10 Minute CBT, an approach that brings brief, effective mental health techniques into consultations and educational settings. She hosts The Choice Space Podcast, where she explores expert insights and real life stories, helping listeners find clarity and flexibility when navigating life’s pressures. Alongside this, Lee is a clinician with NHS Practitioner Health, trains health professionals across the UK, speaks at national events and provides one to one CBT and EMDR therapy for adults seeking support.