Counselling for Stress and Burnout

My approach to stress and burnout

Living in a world that glorifies productivity, many of us have internalized the belief that our worth is measured by how much we get done. We push through exhaustion, override our needs, and feel guilty when we slow down. Chronic stress and burnout aren't signs of personal failure — they are conditioned responses to systems that devalue rest.

I draw on wisdom from many modalities, but specifically from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to support you in identifying what truly matters to you and beginning to live in alignment with those values — even in small, meaningful ways.

I also work from an inner-parts perspective, helping you get to know and care for the parts of yourself that have been striving, perfecting, pushing, or numbing in an effort to survive.

My approach is grounded in mindfulness and self-compassion — creating space to pause, slow down, and reconnect with your inner resilience and capacity for simply being. (...capacity for greater ease and well-being). 

What is burnout?

Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, physical and even spiritual exhaustion. It's most often related to work or caregiving, but it can arise in any part of life where you feel over-extended and under-supported.

Burnout can show up as feeling drained, numb, or unable to cope with life stressors — as well as feeling disconnected, hopeless and cynical, like nothing you do really matters.

Burnout is often framed as a personal failure to cope, but in truth, it's rooted within the systems that govern our lives. Capitalism, ableism and a puritan work ethic all aim to keep us monetizing our time and commodifying our energy. Naming that isn't an excuse — it's the beginning of putting the weight down.