How would you handle sensitive writers who question every edit you make?

"I've worked with sensitive writers in the past and would often hold a private meeting to understand how they feel when I edit their work. I typically explain that their work is excellent and well written (when it is) and that the editing role is my job - I'm responsible for taking it to the final stage and bringing it up to style expectations. They don't need to take it personally as it is not a reflection of the quality of their work. It's just my job to do that."