June Reid

Welcome to June Reid Counselling

In-Person Counselling in Andover, Hampshire

June Reid, professional counsellor at June Reid Counselling, smiling in a welcoming and relaxed setting

Counselling for Stress, Overwhelm and Burnout

Have you lost sight of yourself while juggling life’s demands, relationships and expectations?

Stress and overwhelm don't always happen all at once. They can build gradually particularly when life feels demanding and there's little opportunity to pause or take stock. You might keep telling yourself that things will ease up, that you just need to get through a busy period or that you'll have time for yourself later. When there's always something else that needs your attention it can be difficult to recognise just how much you're taking on.

Over time continuing in this way can take its toll. What once felt manageable might begin to feel harder, and you may find yourself struggling to cope in ways you haven't experienced before. Perhaps you've reached a point where simply carrying on doesn't feel sustainable, but knowing what needs to change or how to make that happen feels difficult in itself.

Does Any of This Sound Familiar?

Your mind never switches off. There’s always something to remember, organise or do.
There’s so much to juggle that you struggle to give anything your full attention.
You feel pulled in different directions, with competing demands and little time to catch your breath.
You say yes when you mean no and feel guilty about saying no or putting yourself first.
You put pressure on yourself to get everything right and meet your own high expectations.
You’re exhausted, and even everyday tasks feel harder than they used to.
You’re so focused on meeting everyone else’s needs that you’re no longer sure what you need yourself.
You feel you should be doing everything, but have little energy left to do it.

Understanding What You’re Going Through

Stress, overwhelm and burnout can leave you questioning how you've reached this point particularly if you're used to managing a lot and getting on with things. You might recognise that something needs to change but feel unsure what that looks like, especially when responsibilities remain and other people still rely on you. Counselling offers an opportunity to explore these experiences, understand what's happening for you and begin to work out what might help.

I've written more about overwhelm in my blog including why it can happen and what might help when everything starts to feel like too much. You can read it here.

How We Might Work Together

Counselling looks different for everyone. Depending on your circumstances and what you want to explore we might look at areas such as:

The pressure you put on yourself to get things right
Exploring what makes you say yes when you really mean no
What makes it difficult to switch off or allow yourself to rest without guilt
Understanding what is draining your energy
Balancing your own needs with the demands of others
Recognising what matters to you amid competing demands
Understanding why certain situations feel particularly overwhelming
Exploring different ways of responding to situations you find difficult

Learn more about me and my approach →

Who I Work With

Life doesn’t always fit neatly into one category. Alongside stress, overwhelm and burnout I work with other areas including:

Anxiety
Affairs and betrayal
Relationship difficulties, including romantic relationships, friendships, family relationships and workplace dynamics
Grief and loss including bereavement and the loss of someone or something important to you
Life changes and transitions including retirement, menopause, redundancy and adjusting to a new stage of life
Loneliness
Low mood
Self-esteem, confidence, perfectionism and expectations of how life should be
A sense that “something isn’t quite right” even if you can’t quite put it into words

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Let's chat. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation so we can talk about what's going on for you and ensure that you feel completely at ease moving forward together.

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