What Is Burnout?

Burnout is more than feeling tired. It’s a state of chronic physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest alone.

“Is This You?”

• You’re successful but permanently tired.

• You struggle to stop, even when you know you should.

• Rest feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable.

• You feel responsible for everyone and everything.

• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

• Feeling disconnected or numb

• Increased irritability or emotional overwhelm

• Pushing through exhaustion out of obligation or identity beliefs

This is what high-functioning burnout can look like.

“Burnout rooted in why you push yourself: attachment histories, early expectations from family and society, and long-held beliefs about self-worth.”

Counselling can help you understand what’s driving you, build practical strategies to manage energy and boundaries, and rediscover balance and meaning in your life.

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.

Trauma-Informed Counselling (go to page what is trauma counselling?)

Trauma can affect how we think, feel, and relate to others often long after an experience has passed.

Trauma doesn’t always come from a single event. It can also develop from ongoing stress, emotional neglect, difficult relationships, or experiences that felt overwhelming or unsafe, especially when you had to cope alone.

You might notice trauma showing up as:

• Persistent anxiety or feeling constantly on edge

• Emotional overwhelm or numbness

• Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe

• Strong emotional reactions that feel hard to explain

• A sense of being “stuck”, disconnected, or hyper-alert

How I Work With Trauma

All of my counselling work is guided by trauma-informed principles.

This means that regardless of what you come to counselling for:

• Emotional safety is prioritised

• Your boundaries are respected

• You are met without judgement or labels

• We work at a pace that feels right for you

Counselling is a collaborative process you don’t have to figure things out alone.

My trauma-informed approach means:

• You are never pushed to talk about anything before you’re ready

• Safety and stability come first

• You remain in control of the pace and depth of our work

• Your responses are understood as reactions to experience, not personal failings

Trauma counselling is not about reliving the past. It’s about helping your nervous system feel safer in the present and supporting you to move forward with greater confidence and ease.