Therapy

Stress & Burnout

Feeling like you've been running on empty for too long is exhausting, and it's common to keep functioning outwardly while feeling emotionally depleted, overwhelmed or detached underneath. Burnout often develops gradually, built up over months or years of demands that never quite let up, until even things that used to feel manageable start to feel like too much.

Therapy can help you understand what's driving this, and find a more sustainable way forward.

How therapy can help

Recovering from stress and burnout isn't about becoming 'more resilient' or pushing through harder. It's about understanding what's genuinely depleting you, rebuilding a sense of balance, and making space for boundaries, rest and recovery that actually work in your life. Together, we'll focus on nervous system regulation, sustainable routines, and reconnecting with what matters to you, so you're not just recovering, but building a way of living that's genuinely sustainable.

Common concerns

  • Feeling emotionally depleted or "running on empty"
  • Difficulty switching off, even when you have time to rest
  • Feeling detached, cynical or disconnected from work or life
  • Physical symptoms of chronic stress: fatigue, tension, sleep difficulties
  • Struggling to set or maintain boundaries
  • Reduced sense of achievement or motivation
  • Functioning outwardly while feeling overwhelmed underneath
  • Stress or burnout occurring alongside anxiety, depression or other difficulties

My approach

I believe recovery is most sustainable when therapy is collaborative and tailored to your actual life, not a generic program. For stress and burnout, this often draws on:

CBT

identifying and shifting the patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep stress cycles going

ACT

reconnecting with your values and building boundaries that reflect what actually matters to you

DBT-informed approaches

practical skills for emotional regulation and nervous system regulation, particularly useful when stress feels chronic or overwhelming

Therapy is collaborative, paced to your needs, and focused on building a genuinely sustainable way of living, rather than short-term coping that doesn't last.

Fees & Bookings

Therapy sessions are $220 per 50-minute appointment. If you have a valid GP Mental Health Care Plan, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate. Payment information will be provided when your appointment is booked.

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Frequently asked questions

Stress is often a response to a specific, identifiable pressure, and tends to ease once that pressure reduces. Burnout tends to build up gradually over a longer period of ongoing demands, and often involves emotional exhaustion, detachment, and a reduced sense of achievement that doesn't resolve with a short break. Left unaddressed, chronic stress can contribute to burnout, which can affect your wellbeing, relationships and work more broadly.
No. You don't need a referral to book an appointment. You're welcome to self-refer, or your GP or another health professional can refer you if appropriate.
Yes. Telehealth appointments are available where clinically appropriate, offering flexibility if you're unable to attend in person or prefer to access therapy remotely.
There is no set number of sessions. We'll discuss your goals together and regularly review your progress throughout therapy.
Yes. If your GP has prepared a Mental Health Care Plan, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for psychology sessions. The Medicare rebate is paid after each eligible session, but does not cover the full cost of your appointment; an out-of-pocket fee will still apply. If you're unsure whether you're eligible, we're happy to discuss this when you book.

Ready to take the next step?

Seeking support can feel like a big step, especially when you're already stretched thin. If you're not sure whether therapy is right for what you're experiencing, you're welcome to get in touch first, and we can talk through what's going on and whether therapy is likely to help before you book an appointment.

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