Medical articles of Imposter Syndrome

25/07/2025
Dr Annabelle Banks
Consultant psychiatrist
Imposter syndrome and work-related stress: Understanding the connection, and how to manage it
Imposter syndrome refers to a persistent feeling of self-doubt and a fear of being exposed as a ‘fraud’ despite evidence of competence and success. It’s commonly experienced in professional settings and can significantly contribute to work-related stress.
26/10/2022
Dr Tim Ojo
Psychiatrist
When does stress at work become a problem?
Revered senior consultant psychiatrist Dr Tim Ojo details how the COVID-19 pandemic and cost of living crisis may have impacted on our mental health and describes when work stress becomes a problem in this informative article.
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08/01/2019
Dr Catherine Sykes
Psychologist
Imposter syndrome: Why do I feel like a fraud at work?
Have you ever felt like you’ve been promoted beyond your level, or given too much responsibility? Do you worry that you might be “found out” one day? Imposter syndrome can affect even the most high-achieving people – and there are even suggestions that it’s more likely when you experience success in your life. We spoke to coaching psychologist Dr Catherine Sykes, who frequently sees CEOs and partners at law firms with imposter syndrome.
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