Has work been exhausting you lately?

Are you always feeling exhausted, mentally drained and emotionally disconnected at work? If so, you might be experiencing burnout. Burnout is a state of physical, emotional or mental exhaustion that is caused by prolonged stress and overwork. It’s not always possible for us to stop working completely when we're feeling burnt out, which is why therapy can serve as a fantastic alternative to help you regain balance, rediscover your passion, and rekindle your desire to work again.

What does burnout look like?

Burnout isn’t just about feeling tired, it’s actually a state of chronic stress which can result in a number of physical and emotional health symptoms, including:

• Feeling drained – the feeling of running on empty and having trouble getting out of bed
• Reduced performance – challenges concentrating, making decisions and staying motivated
• Detachment – cynical and disengaged, detached from your work, colleagues and loved ones
• Physical stress – headaches, muscle pain and sleep disturbances.

How can therapy help?

When taking a break from work isn’t an option, therapy offers a safe and supportive space to explore feelings, thoughts and behaviours related to burnout. Sometimes, all you need is a safe, non-judgmental space to express yourself, share your struggles and receive emotional support and guidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one commonly used therapy approach to help identify and change the negative thought patterns that contribute to burnout. Through CBT, you can learn practical strategies to manage stress, set healthy boundaries and improve your problem-solving skills.

Therapy can help you at work through:

• Self-discovery
• Coping Strategies
• Improving relationships
• Managing physical symptoms

Could it actually be ADHD?

In some cases, burnout may be a result of underlying conditions, such as ADHD. ADHD symptoms vary, from difficulties focusing to time management, which can all contribute to the chronic stress experienced with burnout. Booking for an ADHD diagnosis can lead to more targeted interventions and strategies to manage your symptoms, alleviating feelings of burnout and improving your overall wellbeing. Neurodiversity screening can be the first step in understanding what the most likely cause of your ADHD symptoms are. This means that you can get the right support for your symptoms, whether that is ADHD, or it's something else, like anxiety.

Therapy at Scope

The psychologists at Scope tailor their therapy approach to your specific needs, and can help you to regain your energy, enthusiasm and zest for work again. No matter which therapy approach is selected, the practitioners at Scope work with a client-focused approach, offering warmth and genuine care to each client they see. They focus on learning about each person they meet before working collaboratively with you to create an individually tailored plan.