Support with Stress and Burnout

Stress is a natural response to pressure, responsibility, and change. However, when demands remain high for long periods — without enough rest, support, or recovery — stress can gradually turn into burnout.

Burnout often shows up as physical and emotional exhaustion, reduced motivation, and a sense of disconnection from work, relationships, or even from yourself. You may feel constantly “on”, unable to switch off, or find that things which once felt manageable now feel overwhelming or empty. Support can help you understand what is happening and begin to restore balance.

You might recognise stress or burnout if you…

• Feel exhausted, drained, or emotionally depleted

• Struggle to relax or feel constantly under pressure

• Notice irritability, reduced patience, or emotional numbness

• Experience physical symptoms such as tension, headaches, or sleep difficulties

• Feel disengaged from work or responsibilities that once mattered

• Find it hard to recover, even after rest or time off

How therapy can help

Working with stress and burnout is not about pushing harder or becoming more “resilient” at any cost. Therapy offers space to slow down, understand what has been asked of you, and explore how your nervous system, values, and boundaries have been affected.

Support can help you reconnect with what matters, develop healthier ways of responding to pressure, and create sustainable change — both internally and in your day-to-day life.

Approaches that may help with stress & burnout

The following approaches are often helpful when working with stress and burnout:

• Mindfulness-Based Approaches
  Support slowing down, awareness, and a more compassionate relationship with pressure and performance.

• Body-Based Approaches
  Work directly with the nervous system, helping release tension and restore regulation.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  Helps identify and shift patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to stress and overwhelm.

• Counselling
  Offers a supportive space to talk, reflect, and feel understood during periods of strain.

• Coaching
  Can support clarity, boundaries, and decision-making when burnout is linked to work or life direction.

Therapists who work with stress & burnout

Therapists supporting people with stress and burnout

Finding the right support

Stress and burnout often develop gradually, making them easy to overlook or minimise. Reaching out for support can be an important step towards restoring balance, energy, and a sense of agency.

You are welcome to explore therapist profiles above, or to get in touch if you would like help thinking through which kind of support might be most helpful.