Stress & Burnout Support in Cairns and Online

Stress is a natural part of life — we all experience pressure, deadlines, and challenges. In fact, a little stress can sometimes help us stay motivated and focused. But when stress becomes constant or overwhelming, it can impact every area of our life: our work, relationships, health, and sense of self.

Burnout can follow when stress goes unchecked, leaving you feeling drained, unmotivated, or disconnected from the things that once mattered to you.

At The Heart Centred Therapist in Cairns, I provide a safe space to explore the causes of your stress, how it’s affecting you, and practical ways to restore balance.

You might be experiencing:

• Ongoing fatigue, even after rest
   
• Difficulty switching off or relaxing
   
• Feeling irritable, anxious, or on edge
   
• Trouble concentrating or making decisions
   
• Changes in sleep or appetite
   
• Feeling “numb” or disconnected from yourself
   
• Loss of motivation or sense of purpose
   

Not all stress is harmful. Sometimes stress gives us the energy to rise to a challenge. But when stress is constant, intense, or tied to unrealistic expectations, it becomes unhealthy and can wear down both body and mind.

Counselling can help you identify:

• When stress is pushing you forward in a healthy way
   
• When it’s tipping into unhealthy patterns that affect your wellbeing
   
• How to build resilience and healthier coping tools
   

Stress and burnout don’t just live in the mind, they also affect the body and nervous system. That’s why my approach is holistic, supporting your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

Together, we might explore:

• The importance of rest – understanding that rest isn’t “lazy,” but essential for healing and productivity.
   
• Mindset shifts – challenging perfectionism, self-criticism, or unrealistic expectations that fuel stress.
   
• Nervous system regulation – learning strategies to calm the body when it feels stuck in “fight, flight, or freeze.”
   
• Practical lifestyle changes – exploring balance in areas such as work, relationships, and self-care.
   

Through counselling, you’ll gain tools to:

• Recognise your stress patterns and triggers
   
• Develop healthier boundaries to protect your energy
   
• Reconnect with your values and what truly matters to you
   
• Learn calming techniques for your mind and body
   
• Create a more sustainable way of living and working
   

I draw on trauma-informed, person-centred, and strengths-based approaches, always meeting you where you are. We’ll explore both immediate tools for relief and deeper shifts to help prevent stress and burnout from taking hold again in the future.

You deserve a life that feels manageable, grounded, and fulfilling; not one spent constantly running on empty.

If you’re ready to reduce stress and prevent burnout, I’d love to support you on that journey.

Book an appointment today and begin reclaiming your wellbeing.