Areas of support
Psychologist for stress and burnout
Yes, therapy helps with stress and burnout. Psychological support helps you recognise the signs of exhaustion, recover energy, set healthy boundaries, and reshape your relationship with work and with yourself — preventing relapse and restoring balance. Sessions are available online or in person, in Portuguese or English.
What it can look like
- Physical and emotional exhaustion that rest doesn't fix.
- Feeling distant, cynical or unmotivated about work.
- Difficulty concentrating and a drop in performance.
- Irritability, disrupted sleep and muscle tension.
- Feeling it's never enough, and struggling to switch off.
- Recurring physical symptoms (headaches, digestive problems).
How I work with it
Burnout is rarely a lack of willpower or ability — it’s almost always the result of prolonged demand without enough recovery. So my work starts by validating what you’re feeling and understanding, specifically, what brought you here.
From there, we build a personalised plan grounded in strategies with proven effectiveness. In practice, we might work on:
- Regulating the stress system and recovering energy.
- Setting boundaries and renegotiating demands.
- The patterns of perfectionism, guilt or self-demand that fuel exhaustion.
- A more sustainable relationship with work and with rest.
The goal isn’t just to “cope better”, but to rebuild a way of living and working that respects your limits and your well-being.
What to expect
- A first session to map your sources of stress and their impact.
- Concrete strategies for regulation, recovery and energy management.
- Work on boundaries, priorities and your relationship with work.
- In person in Aveiro or online, in Portuguese or English.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between stress and burnout?
Do I need to take sick leave?
How long does it take to recover from burnout?
Can sessions be online?
Do you see clients in English?
Other areas of support
Anxiety
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Depression
Evidence-based psychological support for depression, online and in person in Aveiro. Recover energy, meaning and well-being at your own pace.
Taking the first step is easier than it seems.
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