What burnout actually is
Burnout is a nervous-system state, not a willpower problem. Chronic stress keeps your body in a prolonged state of activation, and eventually it shifts into shutdown - flat, numb, unable to care the way you used to. Pushing harder only deepens it.
Recovery is not about doing more self-care on top of an unsustainable load. It is about understanding what kept your system in survival mode, and rebuilding capacity from the bottom up.
How we work together
We combine counselling and coaching: the counselling side helps you regulate and recover, while the coaching side helps you redesign the patterns, boundaries and commitments that led to burnout in the first place. The goal is not just to feel better, but to build a life your nervous system can actually sustain.
In person or online
Sessions are available in person in Carlton, Melbourne, or online anywhere in the world - whichever feels more restful for you right now.
Common questions
How do I know if it is burnout or just tiredness?
Tiredness lifts with rest. Burnout does not. If a weekend or a holiday barely touches it, and you feel flat, detached or unable to care the way you used to, your system has likely shifted from stress into shutdown.
Is burnout the same as depression?
Not quite, though they overlap and can feel alike. Burnout is usually tied to a specific load, often work or caring. Depression tends to colour everything. If you are unsure which it is, that is a good thing to look at together, and your GP can help too.
Should I see a counsellor or a coach for burnout?
Often both, which is why I offer both. Counselling helps your system settle and recover. Coaching helps you change the boundaries and commitments that wore you down, so you do not end up back in the same place.
Do I need to take time off work to recover?
Not always. Some people need a break. Many recover while still working by changing how they work. We look at what is realistic for your situation rather than starting from a rule.
Learn more about individual counselling or read the frequently asked questions.