“I can’t keep pushing through.”

You’ve been holding everything together for so long that you barely notice how depleted you are.

Maybe you’re numb, irritable, overstretched, or running on fumes — and you don’t know how to stop without everything falling apart.

When everything feels like too much

Burnout doesn't always look like falling apart.

You might still be going to work, replying to messages, looking after other people and getting through the things that need doing — while privately feeling completely depleted.

Perhaps you're functioning on the outside but struggling to keep going underneath it all.

Maybe you've become numb, irritable or unusually emotional. Perhaps you're finding it harder to concentrate, make decisions or enjoy things you normally would. Even small tasks can start to feel overwhelming.

You may have spent years being the person who copes, pushes through and gets things done. Slowing down can feel impossible — or even unsafe — because there's always something else that needs your attention.

If you're here, something inside you might be saying: “I can't keep going like this.”

That’s a completely human place to be.

How burnout and overwhelm can show up

Burnout isn’t just “being tired.” It can affect your whole system — your body, your emotions, and your sense of self.

You might notice:

• constant exhaustion, even after rest
• feeling detached, numb, or disconnected
• irritability or emotional sensitivity
• difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• feeling like you’re failing, even when you’re doing your best
• withdrawing from people or things you used to enjoy
• a sense of dread about work or daily tasks
• pushing yourself harder because slowing down feels impossible
• feeling unable to relax even when you have time to rest
• guilt or anxiety when you're not being productive

Many people describe feeling like they’re “running on fumes” or “holding everything together with string.”

What can contribute to burnout

Burnout often comes from long‑term stress, emotional labour, or carrying responsibilities that were never meant to be carried alone.

It can be linked to:

• work pressure or unrealistic expectations
• caring for others without support
• masking or managing neurodivergence
• perfectionism or people‑pleasing
• trauma or chronic stress
• feeling like you can’t say no
• living in survival mode for too long

None of this is a personal failure.

It can be a sign that you've been carrying too much, for too long, without enough space, support or recovery.

For some neurodivergent people, burnout can be closely connected to years of masking, adapting and pushing beyond their limits. You don't need to be diagnosed to explore whether this might be part of your experience.

How I support people experiencing burnout

In therapy, we create a space where you don’t have to be “on,” hold everything together, or push through.

Together, we can:

• understand what’s draining you
• explore the patterns that keep you stuck in overwhelm
• reconnect with your needs, boundaries, and limits
• soften the pressure you put on yourself
• begin to understand what you need in order to recover
• find steadier, kinder ways of moving through the world

My approach is gentle, grounded, and collaborative.

You don’t have to fix everything at once — we go at your pace.

Practical Details

I offer counselling in person in Greenwich, South East London, as well as online across the UK. You can choose whichever feels more comfortable and accessible for you.

My therapy room is quiet, private, and easy to reach by public transport. If we work together in person, I'll share the full address when we arrange your first session. Online sessions take place via a secure video platform, so you can join from somewhere you feel comfortable and have sufficient privacy

Sessions last 50 minutes, usually at the same time each week. There's no pressure to commit to a set number of sessions — we'll review the work together regularly and make sure it continues to feel supportive and manageable.

Who I can help

You might be here because of…

• work-related burnout
• caring responsibilities
• chronic overwhelm
• perfectionism
• people-pleasing
• neurodivergent burnout
• emotional exhaustion
• prolonged stress
• difficulty setting boundaries
• feeling responsible for everyone else

If you’re feeling burnt out, you’re not alone

You don't have to wait until you completely fall apart

If you're exhausted from holding everything together, you don't have to work out the solution before asking for support.

You're welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial conversation. We can talk about what's been happening for you and whether I might be the right counsellor for you.

You don't need to have everything figured out before you contact me.

You can read more about how I work, or get in touch if you feel ready to take the next step.

You might also find these pages supportive:

• Counselling for Anxiety
• Counselling for Trauma
• Neurodivergent Affirming therapy
• Identity, Belonging and Self-Esteem

These experiences often overlap, and many people I work with live with more than one of them.

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For when you’re not ready for therapy, but you don’t want to navigate everything alone.