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From depleted to steady. Therapy for burnout and chronic stress.
Therapy for chronic stress, exhaustion, and burnout — building sustainable strategies for recovery and prevention.
Key information you should know
- Burnout is the result of sustained stress without enough recovery — it's not personal failure, and it's reversible.
- Effective treatment combines therapy, lifestyle change, and (often) workplace conversations.
- Many people experience burnout alongside anxiety or low mood — we treat the whole picture.
Signs you might benefit from stress and burnout support
- Constant exhaustion, even after rest or a holiday
- Cynicism, emotional flatness, or feeling detached from work and people you care about
- Loss of motivation or sense of meaning in what you do
- Reduced productivity and difficulty concentrating
- Physical symptoms — headaches, gut problems, frequent illness
- Difficulty 'switching off' from work or responsibilities
- Feeling like you're running on empty with nothing left to give
How therapy can help with stress and burnout
Burnout is more than being tired. It often includes cynicism, detachment, and reduced effectiveness after prolonged stress without enough recovery.
Therapy helps you understand contributors at work and home, rebuild boundaries, and restore energy where possible. Addressing anxiety or low mood alongside burnout usually leads to better outcomes.
Psychologists who support stress and burnout
11 psychologists with experience in stress and burnout.
Accepting new clientsBook with AlisonAlison Cole
Psychologist
Alison provides a warm, supportive and collaborative therapeutic approach, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, understood and empowered to work towards meaningful change.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with CarolineCaroline Gorman
Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Caroline is an experienced psychologist who supports clients across the lifespan to work towards meaningful therapeutic outcomes. With more than 15 years of experience, she brings a thoughtful, non-judgemental approach.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Dr Kim Mihaljevic
Clinical Psychologist
Kim offers a compassionate, person-centred approach, supporting individuals to improve their emotional wellbeing and live a meaningful life. She works collaboratively with clients aged 15 and over.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Accepting new clientsBook with JenJen Bullers
Clinical Psychologist
Jennifer prioritises warm, empathetic, and collaborative therapeutic relationships. She works with adolescents and adults, taking the time to understand each individual's experiences and tailor support to their needs.
Telehealth
Accepting new clientsBook with MaiaraMaiara Kunzler
Psychologist
Maiara is passionate about creating a safe, warm, and collaborative space where clients feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.
2 clinics
Accepting new clientsBook with MalwinaMalwina Patton
Psychologist
Malwina provides a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. She works with individuals across the lifespan, helping people make sense of their experiences and move towards meaningful change.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Nikita Kettlewell
Clinical Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Nikita works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and strategies for each individual, using a warm, empathic and non-judgemental approach. She has a background in individual and group therapy.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Accepting new clientsBook with RyanRyan Dixon
Psychologist
Ryan is a thoughtful and down to earth psychologist who brings a strong blend of clinical expertise, relationship-focused work and real world experience to support individuals and couples through meaningful change.
2 clinics
Sophie Lord
Clinical Psychologist
Sophie provides warm, thoughtful therapy for children, adolescents and adults via telehealth. She is culturally aware, inclusive, and brings genuine curiosity to each person's story.
2 clinics
Accepting new clientsBook with StaceyStacey Howes
Psychologist
Stacey offers a warm, collaborative therapeutic space for adults navigating a range of psychological concerns. She is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for every client.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with SumairaSumaira Yousaf
Psychologist
Sumaira Yousaf is a registered General Psychologist with extensive international clinical experience across Australia and the UAE. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a warm, strengths-focused approach.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Common questions about stress and burnout
What is burnout?
Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress without enough recovery, often related to work or caring roles. It typically involves exhaustion, feeling detached or cynical, and a reduced sense of accomplishment. Burnout is not a personal failure or weakness. It is a signal that demands have outweighed resources for too long, and it is reversible with the right support.
How do I know if I am burnt out rather than just tired?
Ordinary tiredness usually eases with rest. Burnout tends to persist, and often includes ongoing exhaustion, dreading work or daily tasks, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and feeling emotionally flat or detached. Physical symptoms and disrupted sleep are common too. If rest is not helping and these feelings are lingering, it is worth taking seriously and seeking support before it deepens.
How does therapy help with stress and burnout?
Therapy helps you understand what is driving the stress, recognise your limits, and rebuild sustainable ways of working and living. It combines practical strategies with space to address the thoughts and pressures underneath, such as perfectionism or difficulty setting boundaries. Approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioural therapy are often useful. Because burnout usually comes with anxiety or low mood, therapy works with the whole picture, and recovery involves both change and genuine rest.
Can I do this alongside work, and is it covered?
Yes. Sessions can be arranged around work, and telehealth makes this easier. Some people also access support through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) if their employer offers one. No referral is needed to book with us, and a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan may provide Medicare rebates on individual sessions. Contact us to talk through what suits you.
What are the stages of burnout?
Burnout usually builds gradually rather than arriving overnight. It often starts with a period of pushing hard and ignoring early strain, followed by mounting stress, growing exhaustion, and cynicism or detachment from work. Left unaddressed, it can reach a point where functioning, mood, and health are clearly affected. Recognising the earlier signs, such as constant tiredness and dread, makes it much easier to turn things around before you reach full burnout.
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