Support for stress and burnout
Stress and burnout can affect every area of life, from work and relationships to sleep, motivation, and overall wellbeing.
Our compassionate clinicians provide evidence-based support tailored to your needs, helping you understand the causes of stress, build resilience, and develop healthier ways to cope with pressure.
What is stress and burnout?
Stress is a natural response to feeling under pressure or overwhelmed. It can affect how we think, feel, and behave, and often occurs when life’s demands exceed our ability to cope. While some stress can be motivating, ongoing or intense stress can have a significant impact on wellbeing.
Burnout can develop when stress builds up over time without enough rest, recovery, or support. It may leave you feeling emotionally and physically exhausted, detached from work or daily life, and less able to cope with everyday demands. Burnout often develops gradually and can be difficult to recognise at first.
With the right support, it is possible to recover from stress and burnout. Therapy can help you understand the factors contributing to your difficulties, develop healthier coping strategies, and build resilience for the future.
Signs you may need support
We all experience stress from time to time. However, if feelings of pressure, exhaustion, or overwhelm persist, or you no longer feel like your usual self, it may be a sign that additional support could help.
The way personality disorders are described and diagnosed in the UK is beginning to change. We welcome this move and have already adopted a more understanding and person-centred approach.
In the past, people were often given specific labels, such as ‘borderline’ or ‘antisocial’ personality disorder. While these terms are still sometimes used, professionals are gradually moving away from fixed categories.
Instead, the newer approach looks at personality difficulties as something that exists on a spectrum. It focuses on how much someone is struggling, rather than trying to fit their experiences into a single label. You might hear professionals talk about mild, moderate, or severe difficulties, and describe the kinds of challenges you’re facing, such as managing emotions, relationships, or sense of self.
This change is happening because many people felt that the old system didn’t fully reflect their experiences. Some found the labels confusing, limiting, or even stigmatising. The newer approach aims to be more flexible, more accurate and more focused on what support someone might need.
It’s important to know that this change is still ongoing. Although our clinicians are using this new language, you may continue to hear both old and new terms used across different services.
Most importantly, whatever words are used, your experiences are valid and support is available. With the right help, many people find ways to better understand themselves, manage difficulties, and build meaningful lives.
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