Understanding Stress, Burnout and Overwhelm

Stress is a natural part of life, but when demands consistently exceed our capacity to cope, it can lead to burnout and emotional exhaustion. Over time, chronic stress can affect your mood, focus, relationships, and even physical health.

Burnout often develops gradually. You may start feeling drained, detached, or unmotivated, even in areas you once cared about. Overwhelm can make it hard to think clearly, make decisions, or feel present. These experiences are not personal failures, they are signals from your body and mind that you need rest, support, and balance.

Stress and burnout can show up in many ways, including:

• Constant fatigue or lack of motivation

• Irritability, anxiety, or feelings of helplessness

• Difficulty concentrating or sleeping

• Headaches, tension, or other physical discomfort

• Emotional numbness or withdrawal from others

When left unaddressed, stress can impact your ability to connect, work, and care for yourself. Recognizing these signs is the first step toward recovery.

Why Counselling helps

Counselling offers space to slow down, process what’s happening, and reconnect with what you need to feel balanced again. Through therapy, you can:

• Understand your stress patterns and triggers

• Learn practical strategies to manage emotions and boundaries

• Reconnect with values, purpose, and self-compassion

• Restore energy, clarity, and resilience