Stress & Burnout

Stress is a normal part of life. It can help us respond to challenges or motivate us.

But chronic and overwhelming stress can lead to burnout, a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion.

Recognising and managing stress early can prevent more serious impacts on health, work, and relationships.

Signs & Symptoms of Stress & Burnout

Aspects of stress and burnout are often within the normal range of every day life. However, when these become more persistent and disruptive, you may notice some of the following signs:

Signs of stress may include:

Irritability or feeling overwhelmed
Trouble sleeping
Muscle tension or headaches
Difficulty concentrating
Feeling constantly on edge

Signs of burnout may include:

Emotional exhaustion
Cynicism or detachment from work or study
Feeling ineffective or unaccomplished
Loss of motivation or interest
Physical symptoms such as fatigue or frequent illness

When To Get Help & What Can We Do?

If stress feels unmanageable or you are experiencing signs of burnout, seeking support can help you recover and build healthier patterns. Asking for help when you are feeling like this can be really difficult as you can feel completely overwhelmed, and like you don't know where to start.

Approaches can include:

Listening to you and working out potential stressors and responses that are occurring
Learning stress management and relaxation skills
Improving work life balance and boundaries that fit within your goals and values
Identifying and working on some of the things you may increase your vulnerability to future episodes, such unhelpful perfectionism
Building self-compassion and resilience

We provide a safe space to talk about what is going on and explore practical ways forward.