You are seeing a therapist to help treat your anxiety. Your therapist believes your anxiety stems from your beliefs that "I must do well at all times," and "people must approve of me." Your therapist is employing humanistic therapy.

Humanistic Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal growth and self-fulfillment through self-exploration and self-acceptance.

Anxiety

An emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure, relating to anticipation of a feared event or situation.