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Therapy for Work Challenges & Burnout in Niagara Region and Virtually Province Wide: Finding Balance & Renewing
Work-related stress and burnout can take a toll on mental health, emotional well-being, and overall life satisfaction. Whether you’re struggling with chronic stress, workplace anxiety, exhaustion, or feeling unfulfilled in your career, therapy can help you regain balance, set boundaries, and navigate work-related challenges with greater clarity and resilience.
At Wellness Counselling Centre, we provide evidence-based support to help individuals manage workplace stress, prevent burnout, and find a healthier approach to work-life balance.
Understanding Work Challenges & Burnout
While work is a significant part of life, chronic stress and unhealthy work dynamics can lead to emotional and physical exhaustion. Common challenges include:
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Burnout & Fatigue – Persistent exhaustion, feeling unmotivated, or emotionally drained
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Workplace Anxiety & Stress – Difficulty coping with pressure, deadlines, or workplace dynamics
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Imposter Syndrome & Self-Doubt – Feeling like you’re not good enough despite achievements
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Boundary Struggles – Difficulty saying no, overworking, or feeling pressure to be available at all times
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Career Dissatisfaction – Feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or uncertain about next steps
Unmanaged work stress can impact mental health, relationships, and personal well-being. Therapy provides a space to explore challenges, develop coping strategies, and regain control over your work-life balance.
When to Consider Therapy for Work Challenges & Burnout
Common symptoms of PTSD include:
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Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained from work
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Struggling with motivation, focus, or job satisfaction
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Experiencing workplace anxiety, perfectionism, or imposter syndrome
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Difficulty setting boundaries with workload or work expectations
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Noticing that work stress is affecting personal life and relationships
Therapy provides the tools and support to navigate these challenges, helping you restore balance and well-being.
How Therapy Can Help With Work Challenges & Burnout
Therapy offers a structured, supportive approach to addressing work-related stress, managing burnout, and building resilience.
1. Managing Stress & Burnout
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Recognizing the early signs of burnout and work-related exhaustion
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Learning stress management techniques to regain energy and motivation
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Developing strategies to prevent work stress from spilling into personal life
2. Building Confidence & Workplace Boundaries
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Addressing imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and perfectionism
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Learning to set healthy boundaries with work responsibilities and expectation
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Developing assertiveness skills to navigate workplace communication and demands
3. Exploring Career Satisfaction & Next Steps
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Identifying personal values and career goals for a more fulfilling work experience
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Exploring options for career transitions or workplace changes
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Reconnecting with purpose and motivation in professional life
How Therapy May Support You
✔️ Increased work-life balance – Learning to set limits and prioritize personal well-being
✔️ Better stress management – Developing tools to handle work-related pressure and avoid burnout
✔️ Stronger confidence & self-worth – Overcoming self-doubt and workplace anxiety
✔️ Healthier relationships – Improving communication and boundary-setting at work and home
✔️ Greater clarity on career goals – Exploring meaningful changes for greater fulfillment
Our Approach to Trauma Therapy
At Wellness Counselling Centre, we take a holistic, client-centered approach to work-related stress and burnout, using evidence-based techniques to help individuals regain balance and build resilience. Our therapy includes:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Addressing negative thought patterns and stress-related anxiety
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Humanistic – Focusing on strengths, resilience, and meaning to enhance well-being and job satisfaction
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Exploring different emotional parts that hold workplace-related stress, self-doubt, or perfectionism, fostering self-compassion and confidence
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Mindfulness-Based Therapy – Supporting emotional regulation and stress reduction through mindfulness techniques
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Narrative Therapy – Reframing self-perception and workplace experiences to regain confidence
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Solution-Focused Therapy – Identifying practical strategies and small, achievable steps to improve work-life balance and reduce stress
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Somatic Therapy – Addressing the physical effects of stress and burnout through body-based techniques
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Trauma-Informed Therapy – Recognizing the deeper impact of chronic workplace stress and unhealthy work environments
Our integrative, evidence-based approach ensures that therapy is personalized, empowering, and designed to help individuals regain control over their work and well-being.
Find Support for Work Challenges & Burnout
If work stress is taking a toll on your mental health, relationships, or personal well-being, therapy can help you develop strategies to regain balance, prevent burnout, and create a healthier relationship with work.
Our Therapists Who Work With Work Challenges & Burnout

Stefanie DeJong, M.A.
Registered Psychotherapist
Level 2 Internal Family Systems
*Special Focus



Cindy Rose, M.A., CCTP
Registered Psychotherapist
Certified Clinical Trauma

