Online therapy for burnout and stress in Ontario
Burnout isn’t a sign of weakness or a personal failing. It’s your mind and body signalling that the way you’ve been operating is no longer sustainable. Therapy is a place to work out what’s draining you, and what might help. I offer online sessions to adults across Ontario from my practice in Toronto.
Stefan Jurgens
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CRPO
What burnout can feel like
You might still be getting everything done. But your body feels like lead, your head is foggy, and even small tasks take effort. Rest doesn’t seem to touch it.
Burnout rarely comes from work alone. It can build from several pressures at once, such as a demanding job, caring for family, or work that asks you to look after others all day. Then the inner critic arrives: “Everyone else is managing. Why can’t you?”
Common signs
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Emotional exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix
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Feeling detached, numb, or cynical
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A sense that nothing you do makes a difference
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Mental fog, or trouble focusing
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Feeling overwhelmed, irritable, or unable to switch off
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Headaches, tension, poor sleep, or digestive upset
How therapy for burnout can help
Therapy for burnout is a place to look at what’s draining you and work toward a pace you can sustain. Pushing harder is how many people get here, so we look at what’s keeping you stuck and what matters to you.
There’s no set formula. You lead and set the pace, and I respond to what you need, drawing on different approaches as they fit. Some sessions focus on practical steps, others on catching your breath, and when it feels right for you, I may offer a gentle challenge. All of my work is trauma-informed.
Looking at the whole picture
We look at what’s taking the most out of you and what’s giving you anything back. Often the biggest drain isn’t the obvious one.
Working with the inner critic
Burnout is easily turned inward. We look at the voice that keeps pushing and what it might be trying to protect.
Exploring rest and boundaries
When you’re ready, we can look at how you handle overwhelm, saying no, and what rest might look like in your actual life.
Getting started
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Free 20-minute consultation (what to expect)
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50-minute online sessions across Ontario, $150
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For adults 18 and older
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Also offered: therapy for perfectionism and relationship stress