Psychological Support for Stress & Burnout
Chronic stress and burnout can leave you feeling drained, irritable, or disconnected from what matters most. You may be pushing through each day on autopilot, struggling to rest, or feeling like you're constantly falling short.
Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and begin to recover. Together, we can explore what’s contributing to your stress and help you find a way forward that feels more sustainable and grounded.
"Burnout is not a sign of weakness - it's a signal that your soul needs rest and renewal."
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What is Burnout
Burnout is more than just feeling tired or stressed — it's a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that builds over time when you're under prolonged pressure. You may find yourself struggling to concentrate, feeling chronically fatigued, or losing motivation in areas of life that once brought you meaning or joy. Burnout can show up as insomnia, forgetfulness, increased irritability, or a growing sense of cynicism or detachment. While it’s often associated with work-related stress, burnout can also arise in personal relationships, caregiving roles, or times of prolonged emotional strain. Recognising burnout early is key, as it can lead to deeper mental health challenges if left unaddressed.
Who is at Risk of Burnout
Certain roles and life situations place people at greater risk of burnout. Healthcare professionals, teachers, first responders, social workers, and others in high-demand occupations often carry emotional and practical responsibilities that stretch beyond their capacity. Burnout can also affect parents, caregivers, and individuals in emotionally intense or high-expectation environments. Ministry leaders and those serving in church or faith-based settings may be especially vulnerable, given the pressure to provide spiritual and emotional support, often without adequate rest or boundaries. Kylie understands the unique toll these roles can take and offers support tailored to your context and needs.
Compassion Fatigue, Moral Insight, and Ministry Burnout
Burnout is often accompanied by related experiences that add complexity to recovery. Compassion fatigue occurs when you're repeatedly exposed to others' suffering and begin to feel emotionally numb or detached — a natural response to prolonged empathy without adequate replenishment. Moral injury refers to the internal distress caused when you’re involved in, witness, or feel responsible for actions that go against your values or beliefs. Ministry burnout can involve spiritual exhaustion, disillusionment, and a deep sense of isolation. These experiences can erode your sense of purpose and identity, making it even harder to recover. Therapy can help you name, explore, and work through these layers with compassion and clarity.
How Therapy can Help
You don’t have to navigate burnout alone. Kylie Walls is a Christian psychologist who offers therapy that integrates psychological insight with respect for your personal values and spiritual journey. Through evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and values clarification, Kylie helps clients explore the roots of their burnout, identify unhelpful patterns, and build sustainable coping strategies. She also supports clients in reconnecting with what matters most to them — whether that’s their faith, their family, or a renewed sense of purpose. For those in ministry or caregiving roles, Kylie provides a safe, understanding space to process burnout, compassion fatigue, or moral injury, and move toward healing and balance.