Burnout and Overwork
Making sense of exhaustion and over-functioning, rediscovering limits and sustainable living
Burnout isn't just about being tired. It's about feeling depleted, disconnected, and questioning whether what you're doing matters anymore. Often it involves realising that the way you've been working, achieving, or managing responsibility is no longer sustainable.
Common experiences include:
Feeling exhausted even after rest
Losing interest or meaning in work that once mattered
Struggling to set boundaries or say no
Feeling resentful about responsibilities that pile up
Physical symptoms like headaches, tension, or sleep problems
Questioning your identity outside of productivity or achievement
How I Approach Burnout Counselling in Vancouver
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in Vancouver, I work with adults navigating burnout and exhaustion. Counselling here isn't about finding ways to do more or be more efficient. It's about understanding why you've been over-functioning and what makes sustainable living difficult.
What We Work On Together
We explore what drives the over-functioning. What beliefs about worth, responsibility, or achievement have shaped how you work. What you've been avoiding by staying busy. What it might mean to slow down or set limits.
Burnout often reveals deeper questions about identity, meaning, and what a good life actually looks like. Recovery isn't about better time management. It's about rebuilding a relationship with yourself that doesn't depend on constant productivity.
The Work Is Collaborative
We move at your pace. Some people come when they're completely depleted, others when they first notice warning signs. Wherever you are, there's no judgement. We work together to understand what's been driving you, notice what's shifting, and support the changes that feel meaningful to you.
Ready to Explore This Further?
If you're feeling depleted or questioning whether this pace is sustainable, you're welcome to book a free 20-minute initial conversation to explore what might shift.
Book a free initial conversation.
Or learn more about my approach to counselling and what to expect.