Psychotherapy for work-related stress and burnout

Sometimes, even when you are doing well at work, you feel your energy gradually running out. Constant pressure, high expectations and little time to recover can lead to emotional and physical exhaustion. Psychotherapy can help you restore your balance without giving up your professional ambitions.

How to recognise burnout

Burnout is more than tiredness after a demanding week. It is associated with prolonged workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, and may involve exhaustion, detachment from work, loss of motivation and a sense of reduced effectiveness.

What are the most common signs of burnout?

Persistent tiredness, irritability, loss of motivation and a feeling that even familiar tasks require excessive effort. Difficulties concentrating, disturbed sleep and a sense that whatever you do is never enough are also common.

How psychotherapy can help with overload

In therapy, we explore both the sources of stress and the patterns that may sustain overload: perfectionism, taking on too much responsibility, difficulty setting boundaries or delegating. We work on restoring your resources and developing a more sustainable way of working, where success does not come at the expense of your health.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between stress and burnout?

Stress can be a response to increased demands and may be short-lived. Burnout develops in the context of prolonged workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It includes exhaustion, negative feelings or detachment towards work and a sense of reduced effectiveness.

Can burnout affect sleep and concentration?

Yes. Prolonged overload can be accompanied by sleep problems, difficulty concentrating and persistent tiredness. These symptoms can also have other causes, so it is important to assess them in the context of your overall health.

Can I work on burnout while continuing to work?

Yes, in many cases therapy can take place alongside your professional commitments. However, we need to consider which changes are necessary in your workload, boundaries or working environment: recovery is not simply about coping better with the same overload. You do not have to choose between professional success and your own wellbeing.