THIS IS WHAT HIGH-FUNCTIONING BURNOUT ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE?

You don’t collapse.

You keep going.

But:

• You can’t stop—even when you know you should

• You’re running on pressure, not energy

• You reread things and still can’t focus

• You feel constantly “on”… and never fully off

• You’re more reactive, more drained, more disconnected

• You’re doing everything right… but it’s getting harder

This is what burnout looks like when you’re still functioning.

And most people miss it—because on paper, everything still works.

WHY THIS IS HAPPENING (AND WHY REST ISN’T FIXING IT)?

This isn’t just about being tired.

Burnout is what happens when your system has been under pressure for too long physically, mentally, and emotionally.

And for high performers, it’s deeper than workload.

It’s driven by:

• identity (“I’m the one who handles everything”)

• pressure (internal and external expectations)

• long-standing patterns around worth and performance

So, you don’t stop.

You push harder.

Even when your system is already overloaded.

WHY YOU HAVEN’T SLOWED DOWN

Because slowing down doesn’t feel safe.

It feels like:

• things will fall behind

• people will be impacted

• everything you’ve built could slip

So instead, you override it.

Again. And again. And again.

Until your body, your focus, or your emotions start forcing the issue.

WHAT HAPPENS IF NOTHING CHANGES?

Burnout doesn’t stay stable.

It escalates.

• Your clarity drops

• Your decision-making slows

• Your performance becomes inconsistent

• Your relationships start to feel like effort

• Your system moves between wired… and completely drained

Eventually, something gives.

Not in a controlled way.

THIS IS WHERE I COME IN

I work with high-functioning individuals who look capable on the outside… but are at capacity underneath.

People who:

• don’t fall apart publicly

• don’t want to stop everything

• but know something needs to change

THIS IS NOT ABOUT “TALKING ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS”

This is about getting you back in control.

We focus on:

• stabilising your nervous system so you’re not constantly wired or exhausted

• understanding what’s driving your overdrive patterns

• building boundaries that actually hold under pressure

• restoring clarity so you can think and perform properly again

Yes—we look at the deeper drivers.

Because burnout isn’t random.
It’s patterned.

But we do it in a way that keeps you functioning in your real life.

TRAUMA

Burnout is often linked to deeper patterns.

Not always one big event but ongoing pressure, expectations, or environments where you had to cope alone.

That can show up as:

• constant tension or anxiety

• emotional numbness

• feeling “on edge” even when things are fine

• difficulty switching off or feeling safe

This work isn’t about reliving the past.

It’s about helping your system feel safe enough to stop running at full capacity all the time.

HOW WE START

You don’t need to commit to a long process upfront.

Start with a focused session where we:

• identify what’s actually driving the burnout

• pinpoint what’s slipping

• map out what needs to change

Then we decide the next step.

You don’t need to wait until everything breaks.

→ Get back in control

Private session - All sessions are online

Pricing is $120/hour or $150 for 1h30.

Students: $80/hour or $100 for 1h30.

No referral or mental health care plan required to book. However, please note that my services are not eligible for Medicare rebates. The price of consultation is the same that a psychologist would charge after the rebate, so you are not out of pocket.

Payment is required in advance to reserve your session.

I have a 24-hour cancellation policy for therapy sessions so that I have time to offer any vacated sessions to my waitlist, please check with me for cancellation and fees as I understand that sometimes it is out of our control.