Why can I feel like a fraud? - Counsellors and imposter syndrome Imposter syndrome will affect most of us at some point in our lives. It is very common in high achievers and also women. I know personally I have suffered with Imposter Syndrome at various points in my career as a counsellor and previously when working in aviation. Imposter syndrome is loosely defined as doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud and it can present in many ways including Consistent negativ