Burnout Counselling – Calgary
Therapy for burnout
Located in the NW community of Varity, Calgary’s KM Counselling has dedicated psychologists who are passionate about helping people feel their best. Our team of registered psychologists provides evidence-based care that is based on each client’s unique needs. We offer daytime, evening, and weekend appointments to fit your busy schedule.
We do not take a one-size-fits all approach to treatment because we know that everyone’s path to healing and optimal wellbeing is unique. That is why when it comes to treating burnout, your KM Counselling psychologists work collaboratively with you to understand the root cause of your burnout and develop tailored strategies that help to restore your energy and overall wellbeing.
KM Counselling’s experienced psychologists know that a significant number of working Calgarians experience burnout. In fact, a 2024 study found that one in four (24%) working Canadians reported experiencing symptoms of burnout “most of the time” (Pollara Strategic Insights, 2024). In addition to burnout from work, people can experience burnout from other sources as well, and symptoms of burnout do not typically resolve on their own.
KM Counselling Treatment for Burnout
Our psychologists have a successful track record of helping treat a variety of types of burnout. This includes having supported healthcare providers and first responders during the height of the COVID pandemic, working with caregivers who have ailing parents or are new parents themselves, and helping busy professionals manage work overload in Calgary’s education, oil & gas, and corporate sectors.
When you come to KM Counselling for burnout treatment you will first meet with your psychologist who will complete a personalized assessment to understand your specific symptoms, what is contributing to your burnout, and what you have already tried. From there, a treatment plan that is customized to meet your unique goals and needs will be collaboratively developed. Every treatment plan includes evidence-based approaches that may provide stress management support, boundary-setting support, and other practical tools to help restore your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Our trained psychologists draw from proven strategies such as cognitive-behaviour therapy, solution-focused therapy, and emotion-focused therapy. Additionally, because burnout can involve a loss of purpose or alignment, we can help you realign your life in a way that feels authentic and manageable by exploring your values and building strategies to help you align more closely with those values.
The psychologists at KM Counselling will collaborate with you every step of the way to ensure the treatment process is a fit for you, and will be able to address any new changes that could come up through treatment including a change in health or working status.
Burnout Counselling – Calgary NW
Therapy for burnout at KM Counselling is a safe and non-judgemental space where you can feel supported and empowered to move forward in positive ways. Burnout recovery is possible—and the trusted support of the psychologists at KM Counselling are here to help.
What can cause burnout
When we experience an increase in pressure or demands in our daily life from things like work, family life, or health issues it can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health. Although short periods of stress are normal, prolonged stress can have serious consequences leading to issues like fatigue and sleep problems, physical ailments, and a decline in mood and cognitive functioning. When people experience unresolved, prolonged periods of stress, burnout can occur.
Burnout can come from many different sources of stress. Some common sources of stress that can cause burnout include:
Common symptoms of burnout include:
- Chronic fatigue and changes in sleep
- Lower sense of compassion and empathy for others
- Lack of interest in activities you used to enjoy
- Avoiding activities, situations, and people you used to enjoy
- Feelings of dread, pessimism, and guilt
- Difficulty concentrating or feeling “fuzzy” or “brain fog”
- Difficulty performing daily tasks
- Feeling unaccomplished despite working harder
KM Counselling
Registered Psychologists
Stress & Burnout Therapy - Calgary NW
8 Varsity Estates Circle NW
587-324-2398
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Calgary Burnout & Stress Counselling
Free 15-min phone consultations
What is Burnout?
What to do if I have symptoms of burnout
If you are experiencing symptoms of burnout, it is important to create a plan to address it before it causes more serious problems such as depression or anxiety. Several things you can do on your own to manage symptoms of burnout include:
- Identifying your stress triggers.
- Identifying your coping tools that you find helpful.
- Using calming strategies like deep breathing and guided meditation.
- Making small changes to your daily routine by focusing on building in breaks for rest, meals, and physical activity.
- Connecting with your support network to share how you have been feeling.
If you have been struggling to manage your stress or burnout on your own, therapy with a registered psychologist can help you learn effective tools and strategies to get back to feeling better.
If you have been struggling to manage burnout on your own, therapy with a registered psychologist can help you learn effective tools and strategies to get back to feeling better.
KM Counselling
Registered Psychologists
Stress & Burnout Counselling - Calgary NW
8 Varsity Estates Circle NW
587-324-2398
Let's Connect
Calgary Burnout & Stress Treatment
Free 15-min phone consultations
Frequently Asked Questions About Stress and Burnout Treatment
Is stress treatment effective?
Yes. Symptoms of stress and burnout can be effectively treated with psychological counselling and may include other recommendations such as time off work. Most people that receive treatment for stress or burnout notice a significant improvement in their symptoms. The effectiveness of counselling is always dependent on several factors, including the severity of symptoms and possible co-existing conditions.
How long does treatment for burnout take?
Treatment length will vary depending on the complexity of symptoms; however, an average treatment length for burnout is in the range of 6 – 12+ appointments. Most people can start to see some improvement within the first several sessions.
What other resources are available?
- Mindshift App – Free App that offers support for managing symptoms of stress.
- Moodgym– Self-help online tool for learning skills to manage stress.
Many issues that people seek counselling for are not easy to talk about. That is why KM Counselling strives to create a safe and empathic space where you can talk about the hard things with a registered psychologist who will tailor a counselling approach specific to your unique needs.
No matter what issues you are seeking support to address, KM Counselling is here to help explore the issues most important to you. Don’t wait to experience meaningful, lasting change.
Let’s connect today.
KM Counselling
Registered Psychologists
Stress & Burnout Counselling - Calgary NW
8 Varsity Estates Circle NW
587-324-2398
Let's Connect
Calgary Burnout & Stress Treatment
Free 15-min phone consultations
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