Burnout Counselling & Stress Recovery in Maple Ridge, BC
Burnout is more than feeling tired. It can feel like deep exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest, emotional exhaustion, irritability, or a growing sense of detachment from work or relationships.
Burnout often develops after prolonged periods of stress without enough recovery. When demands consistently exceed capacity, the nervous system can shift into survival mode - prioritizing endurance over connection, creativity, and rest.
Signs of Burnout
Burnout may include:
Persistent fatigue or brain fog
loss of motivation or meaning
cynicism or resentment
difficulty concentrating
irritability or emotional numbness
feeling overwhelmed by tasks that once felt manageable
You may still be functioning outwardly, while internally feeling depleted.
Burnout & the Nervous System
Chronic stress affects attention, mood, and regulation. Over time, the system can oscillate between hyperdrive and shutdown.
Many people seeking burnout support believe they should just be able to “handle it” but burnout is not a personal failure. It is often a signal that your nervous system has been operating under sustained demand without adequate restoration.
A Regulation-Focused Approach to Recovery
Therapy for burnout is about recalibrating capacity, and reorganizing demand.
At Healing Quest Counselling burnout work may include:
identifying unsustainable patterns or expectations
boundary work
attachment-informed exploration of over-functioning
gradual rebuilding of energy and engagement
Recover from burnout takes time. It involves restoring steadiness, reassessing priorities, and building rhythms that support long-term sustainability.
Looking for Burnout Support in Maple Ridge?
If support with nervous system stabilization, boundaries, and pacing sounds helpful, we would be happy to connect.