Burnout, Stress & Overwhelm

You’re still doing everything you need to do.

You’re getting up. Going to work. Looking after people. Answering messages. Keeping things moving.

But you're exhausted.

And underneath all the “I'm fine” and “I'll deal with it later”, there’s a little voice saying:

“I can't keep doing this.”

Maybe your mind won't switch off.

Maybe you're snapping at people more than you'd like.

Maybe things that used to be manageable now feel completely overwhelming.

Maybe you can't remember the last time you genuinely relaxed.

Or perhaps you're functioning perfectly well from the outside, while privately wondering how long you can keep this up.

When you’re running on empty

Stress doesn't always look dramatic.

Sometimes it looks like getting through the day and collapsing on the sofa afterwards.

Sometimes it’s lying awake because your brain has decided that 2am is an excellent time to go through everything you haven't done yet.

Sometimes it's constantly thinking about the next thing.

Sometimes it's feeling guilty when you rest.

And sometimes it's simply waking up already feeling tired.

You may find yourself thinking:

“I'll slow down when things settle down.”

But there always seems to be something else.

Work

Family

Money

Responsibilities

Other people's needs

Another thing to sort out

So you keep going.

Until you realise that keeping going has become the problem.

What we can work on

There isn't a magic list of things you have to tick.

We might look at:

The constant pressure

Why you feel you always need to be doing something — and what happens when you try to stop.

Switching off

The mental noise, endless planning and overthinking that follows you into your evenings and sometimes into the night.

Boundaries

Finding it difficult to say no, take time for yourself or stop taking responsibility for everything.

The need to keep going

The beliefs and habits that make slowing down feel uncomfortable, selfish or simply impossible.

Overthinking

Getting caught in “what if?”, replaying conversations or mentally preparing for every possible problem.

Feeling overwhelmed

When even small things start to feel like one thing too many.

Getting back to yourself

Making room for the person underneath all the responsibility, pressure and expectations.

This isn't about teaching you to put up with more

This is important.

If you're in a situation that genuinely needs to change, I'm not going to tell you to simply become better at coping with it.

Sometimes circumstances need to change.

Sometimes boundaries need to change.

Sometimes the way you respond to what's happening needs to change.

And sometimes it's a mixture of all three.

We'll work out what's relevant to you.

What happens next?

You don't need to arrive with a diagnosis.

You don't need to know exactly what you want to work on.

And you don't need to have everything neatly explained.

Everything starts with a complimentary chat.

We can have a proper conversation about what's going on and whether I feel I can help.

I'll be honest with you.

If I think hypnotherapy could be useful, I'll explain how.

If I think you'd be better off taking a different route or getting additional support first, I'll tell you that too.

No pressure.

No sales pitch.

No being chased afterwards.

It's your life. It's your call.

Online worldwide or in person

Sessions are available online worldwide or in person from my office in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Client Notice

Hypnotherapy and complementary approaches aren't a replacement for medical, psychological or psychiatric treatment.

If you're experiencing significant or persistent symptoms, it's important to seek appropriate support from your GP or another qualified healthcare professional.

Hypnotherapy can sit alongside other forms of support where appropriate.

Client Safety Notice

For safeguarding reasons, I'm unable to work with individuals experiencing unmanaged epilepsy without GP consent, psychosis, certain learning difficulties, or those currently under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult unless agreed otherwise. I do not offer sessions for children under 5.

Please see the Booking Policy for full details.