7 daagse cursus

Befriend Your Inner Imposter With Mindfulness And Compassion

Door Dr Lee David

Wat je zal leren

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.

Dr Lee David

London, UK

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...

Les 1

Naming The Inner Imposter

In this first session, you’ll meet the inner imposter — the voice that questions your abilities and dismisses your achievements. It often shows up in moments of challenge, rooted in the brain’s instinct to keep you safe. This lesson will help you understand why it appears and introduce the first step to loosening its hold: naming it, so you can create space to respond with more confidence and choice.

Les 2

Meeting The Inner Imposter With Mindfulness

In this session, we explore how mindfulness helps us relate differently to imposter thoughts. Rather than fighting or suppressing them, we learn to notice them as passing events in the mind, approach them with gentle curiosity, and ground ourselves in the present moment. This shift creates more space, calm, and freedom to choose how we respond.

Les 3

Making Space For Doubt With Acceptance

In this session, we explore acceptance as a way of meeting the inner imposter. Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up or agreeing with self-doubt — it means allowing thoughts and feelings to be present without fighting them. By softening around doubt, we reduce the struggle, recognise it as part of being human, and create more space to move forward with clarity and care.

Les 4

Befriending The Inner Imposter With Compassion

In this session, we explore compassion as a way to meet the inner imposter with warmth and care. Compassion helps calm the body, steady the mind, and widen our perspective so we can see our strengths alongside our struggles. By treating ourselves with the same kindness we naturally give to others, we build resilience, restore balance, and create the inner support we need to move forward with confidence and clarity.

Les 5

Connecting With Common Humanity

In this session, we explore common humanity as a powerful antidote to the isolation created by imposter feelings. Remembering that self-doubt is a universal human experience helps dissolve the myth that “it’s just me.” By recognising our shared struggles, we reduce shame, soften comparison, and find strength in connection with others.

Les 6

Anchoring in Values and Strengths

In this session, we explore how values and strengths can steady us when the inner imposter is loud. Values act as anchors and guides, reminding us of what matters most and helping us move forward with clarity and purpose. Strengths remind us of the skills, qualities, and experiences we already carry. Together, they create a foundation that allows us to face self-doubt with steadiness, perspective, and confidence.

Les 7

Bringing It All Together

In this final session, we weave together everything you’ve learned about meeting the inner imposter. Through mindfulness, acceptance, compassion, common humanity, and anchoring in values and strengths, you now have a personal toolkit for facing self-doubt with steadiness and clarity. The aim isn’t to silence the imposter but to change your relationship with it — hearing it without being ruled by it, and moving forward guided by what matters most.