Counselling for Stress and Burnout

Stress is a normal part of everyday life. Everyone experiences stress at one point in time or another. However, prolonged or chronic stress can have serious consequences to your mental health as well as your physical health. Stress has been linked to anxiety, inability to relax, depression, insomnia, headaches, increased blood pressure and heart disease. Therapy helps you address the underlying life events that are causing the chronic stress whether it is work issues, parenting, divorce, medical illness or a family member in crisis.

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What is Burnout?

Burnout is the result of too much stress and exhaustion. When trying to cope with excessive stress, some people engage in unhealthy coping mechanisms, including abusing drugs, alcohol, or food. Others simply step away from their responsibilities altogether, which leads to aggregated feelings of inadequacy. Regardless of how it happens, it's essential to avoid burnout because it can lead to depression and all sorts of health problems; both physical and psychological.

What are the 5 Stages of Burnout?

1. Honeymoon Phase

This is a phase defined by optimism and excitement. You may feel ready to take on a new challenge while finding it easy to be positive, productive and creative.

2. Onset of Stress Phase

Once the honeymoon phase passes, stress sets in. During this phase, the person will start feeling fatigued, unfocused and less productive.

3. Chronic Stress Phase

Leaving the stress unmanaged will cause it to progress to chronic stress. In this phase, you may skip work, show up late, miss deadlines, and withdraw socially.

4. Burnout Phase

When you reach your limit, you reach the burnout phase. The source of the stress consumes every moment of your life and leaves you feeling mentally and physically exhausted.

5. Habitual Burnout Phase

You power through burnout and develop the ability to exist in a perpetual state of stress. People in this stage can no longer work, function, sleep, or enjoy day to day activities.

How to Recover From Burnout

Burnout can last a very long time if left unmanaged and the truth is that the only person who can help you recover from burnout is you. You are the only person who can give you the permission you need to stop pushing yourself and engaging in self-care. A therapist can support you by providing useful coping strategies, relaxation techniques and recommendations to reduce stress and improve personal wellness.

Sress and Burnout Therapists

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Alison Statham

Registered Psychologist

$220 per hour

Alison helps individuals with anxiety, trauma, depression, emotional regulation, social skills, OCD, stress, burnout life transitions, ADHD, panic attacks, & relationship issues.

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Alyssa Gonzalez

Registered Psychologist

$235 per hour

Alyssa works with children, adolescents, & adults who experience a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, trauma, family issues, stress and more.

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Amanda Herbert

Occupational Therapist

$170 per hour

Amanda provides assessments and counselling for depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, sensory and emotional dysregulation, and cognitive impairments.

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Angela Regino

Occupational Therapist

$170 per hour

Angela provides various professional assessments & counselling to adults with anxiety, depression, trauma (PTSD), personality disorders, chronic pain, brain injury, cognitive concerns, stress, and more.

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Annemarie Rued Fraser

Registered Psychologist

$235 per hour

Annemarie has 10+ years of experience helping clients overcome post-traumatic stress disorder, adverse childhood experiences, anxiety, depression, life transitions, autism, depression, stress, grief, personality disorders, domestic violence, & more.

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Ayisha Lewthwaite

Occupational Therapist

$170 per hour

Ayisha works with adults struggling with mental health issues, cognitive impairment, chronic pain, mood disorders, and returning to work.

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Calen Jobson

Provisional Psychologist

$200 per hour

Calen works with individuals and athletes who have concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, low self esteem, relationship issues, performance issues, and more.

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Cara Hason

Registered Psychologist

$220 per hour

Cara has over 10 years of experience in helping individuals living with anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, stress, OCD, intrusive thoughts, PTSD, relationship issues, and perinatal issues.

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Cassia Tayler

Provisional Psychologist

$190 per hour

Cassia works with teens, adults, and couples living with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, relationship issues, self-identity and cultural identity issues, life transitions, and more.

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Cecily Wang

Registered Psychologist

$220 per hour

Cecily helps with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationships, OCD, workplace issues, stress, anger, and more. She also performs Psycho-educational, Giftedness and ADHD Assessments for adults and children.

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Danielle Gelleny

Mental Health Therapist

$100 per hour

Danielle has vast experience supporting teens and adults with anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, self esteem, perfectionism, trauma, sobriety, relationships, emotional regulation, stress and more.

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Dr. Sharanpreet Kaur

Registered Psychologist

$235 per hour

Sharanpreet specializes in trauma assessment and treatment, chronic pain, workplace issues, medication management, anxiety, grief and more.

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Emma Godin

Provisional Psychologist

$200 per hour

Emma helps teens and adults with various mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD, trauma, self-harm behaviours, grief, self esteem, life transitions, panic attacks, chronic illness and more.

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Jacob Fox

Provisional Psychologist

$200 per hour

Jacob works with teenagers and adults living with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship issues, men's issues, and more.

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Jaimee Grossklaus

Registered Psychologist

$220 per hour

Jaimee works with adults who live with anxiety, trauma (PTSD), depression, stress, poor self-esteem and confidence, work concerns, chronic health concerns, and brain injuries.

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Joel Zimmerman

Registered Psychologist

$220 per hour

*Direct billing Available* Joel works with individuals who need support for anxiety, depression, personal growth, and trauma (PTSD); as well as couples and families who want to improve communication, conflict management, and trust.

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Joshua Woelfle

Registered Psychologist

$220 per hour

Joshua works with adults and teenagers living with PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, stress, suicidal ideation, grief and loss, phobias, OCD, and relationship issues.

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Kristy Honan

Provisional Psychologist, MACP

$220 per hour

Kristy has over 13 years of experience in working with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, trauma and PTSD, identity and existential crisis, life transitions, low self-worth, struggles with body image, relationship concerns, and spiritual concerns.

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Megan Zmetana

Occupational Therapist, MSCOT

$170 per hour

Megan specializes in supporting individuals as they return to work after an illness, injury, trauma, mental health concern and any other reason preventing them from resuming their lives.

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Nicolette Bader

Provisional Psychologist

$220 per hour

Nicolette supports children, teens, adults, parents and families dealing with issues like ADHD, anxiety, stress, depression, behavioural problems, parenting difficulties, grief, trauma, divorce, and questions about identity.

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Olamide Omotosho

Provisional Psychologist

$200 (Sliding Scale Available) per hour

Olamide works with children, teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, stress, trauma, grief, behavioural issues and more.

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Rameen Kargger

Registered Psychologist

$220 per hour

Rameen offers assessments and counselling for couples and individuals with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, phobias, OCD, and much more.

Returning Clients Only

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Stephen Walker

Reg. Clinical Social Worker

$200 per hour

With 10+ years of experience, Stephen works with individuals and couples (12+) dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma (PTSD), family violence, addictions, grief/loss, couples concerns and more.

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Steve Slopek

Registered Psychologist

$220 per hour

Steve provides counselling for individuals living with trauma, anxiety, substance issues, relationships issues & more; as well as, assessments to diagnose ADHD and autism.

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Tina Larkin

CCTP, MSW, RSW

$200 per hour

Tina has over ten years experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, domestic violence, codependency and illness adjustment.

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Ty Helfrich

Provisional Psychologist

$200 per hour

Ty helps with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, grief, academic issues, perfectionism, procrastination, self-esteem, gender transition, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and stress.

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