Stress & Burnout
Whether you’re a high achiever pushing through exhaustion, a parent juggling endless responsibilities, or someone whose brain works differently in a world that often feels overwhelming, you’re not alone in this experience.
You don’t have to carry this weight by yourself.
Stress vs burnout
Stress is a normal response to pressure — it’s designed to be temporary. Burnout is what happens when that pressure has been sustained for long enough that your system starts to shut down. It’s not a character flaw or a sign of weakness. It’s a signal that something needs to change.
You might recognise some of these signs:
- Exhaustion that sleep doesn’t resolve
- Dreading things you used to manageable
- Physical symptoms your GP can’t quite explain
- Feeling like you’re falling behind with everything
- Withdrawing from people you care about
- Making more mistakes than usual
- A pervasive that everything is too much
When your brain works differently
For neurodivergent people — whether you have ADHD, autism, or another neurological difference — burnout can look quite different and hit harder. Your nervous system is already doing more work to navigate a world that wasn’t designed with you in mind. Burnout in this context often involves losing capacities you previously had: social stamina, organisational skills, the ability to mask. It tends to require more time and more deliberate recovery than standard burnout.
How I can help
Recovery isn’t about pushing through. It’s about understanding what’s actually happening and making sustainable changes. I’ll work with you to identify your particular stress patterns, develop strategies that fit your life, and help you reconnect with what genuine rest actually looks like — including, for neurodivergent clients, reducing unnecessary masking demands.