Burnout & Exhaustion
Recovering from Burnout
Signs you might be burned out:
- Physical and emotional exhaustion
- Cynicism and detachment
- Reduced sense of accomplishment
- Inability to recover with rest
Burnout develops when demands consistently exceed your resources. It particularly affects those who care deeply about their work and others.
Understanding your situation:
Burnout often affects high achievers and caregivers - your exhaustion reflects dedication, not weakness. It is a depletion not a failure. We'll honour these qualities while developing sustainable practices.
How therapy can help:
Together, we might focus on creating immediate breathing space, understanding what led here (if you want to explore that), or developing boundaries that feel right for you. Some clients need practical strategies for managing workload, others want to explore deeper patterns of over stretching. Some sessions might be crisis management, others might be planning sustainable change. We'll follow your needs and energy levels.
What recovery involves:
You'll learn to recognise your early warning signs and develop your own ways of protecting your energy. Recovery happens at your pace - gradually rediscovering enthusiasm and finding sustainable ways to engage with what matters to you.