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Stress · Burnout · Overwhelm · Work

Running on empty? Let's refill the tank.

Burnout creeps up slowly, then all at once. Evidence-based therapy to help you recover, set boundaries, and build a life that doesn't cost you everything, in Parramatta or online.

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Feeling wound up?
Sound familiar?

Burnout isn't just being tired.

It's a depletion that sleep doesn't fix. You don't need to tick every box to reach out.

  • You're exhausted in a way that a good night's sleep no longer touches.
  • Work you once cared about now feels pointless, or you've gone numb to it.
  • You're cynical, short-tempered, or detached from people you care about.
  • Concentration, memory and decisions have all become harder than they should be.
  • Small setbacks feel overwhelming, and you're running on adrenaline and caffeine.
  • You can't switch off, and even rest feels like another thing to fail at.
  • Your body is keeping score, with headaches, tension, gut issues and getting sick often.
  • You've been told to "just take a holiday," and it has never once been enough.

Burnout is real. You don't have to hit the wall first.

How we help

Recovery, not just coping.

We help you treat the cause, not just the symptoms.

CBT

Untangling the perfectionism, over-commitment and "shoulds" that drive burnout, and building more sustainable patterns.

Stress & recovery skills

The basics that burnout quietly erodes first: nervous-system regulation, sleep and genuine recovery.

ACT & values

Reconnecting with what actually matters to you, so your energy goes where it counts and boundaries get easier.

Boundaries & work

Practical strategies for workload, communication and boundaries, both at work and at home.

We review your goals together regularly, so you always know where therapy is heading, and you can pause or stop at any time.

What to expect

Your first weeks, step by step.

Here's how the early sessions usually unfold.

  1. 1

    Mostly a conversation

    Your psychologist asks what's been happening and what you'd like to change. You only go as far as you're comfortable, and together you'll sketch a plan.

    Session one
  2. 2

    Finding the leaks

    You'll map where your energy goes and what drains it, then start small, protective changes that put recovery before performance.

    Sessions two to four
  3. 3

    Reviewing together

    Progress is checked against your goals, not a fixed program. Some people come for six sessions, others longer. It's always your call, made with clear information.

    Ongoing
Fees & funding

Know your costs before you start.

We confirm your fee and any rebate in writing before your first session. If a funding body covers you, we bill them directly wherever possible.

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  • Medicare: rebates on up to 10 sessions a year with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP.
  • NDIS, DVA, Workers Comp & CTP: usually no out-of-pocket cost when approved.
  • Private health: claim through your extras cover, with no referral needed.
Related pages

More ways we can help.

Free tools

Check in with yourself.

Free, private tools to try before or alongside sessions. They are not a diagnosis.

Free · 5 to 10 min

Take the Mind Health Check

Short questionnaires, scored privately in your browser. We have ticked the ones most related to this page, and you can change them.

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Or take the PSS-10 (stress) on its own

Fact sheet: Stress and burnout

A plain-language guide with practical steps. Free to download.

Download the PDF

Try this week

  • Choose one task this week to drop, hand over or do less perfectly.
  • Protect a short break in the middle of each working day.
  • Set a finish time for work, and a small routine that marks the end of the day.

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Common questions

Things people ask before booking.

Do I need a referral to get help with burnout?
No, you can book directly whenever you're ready. A GP referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan is only needed for Medicare rebates. (Workers-comp claims follow a different path, so just ask.)
Is burnout different from depression?
They overlap but aren't the same, because burnout is tied to chronic demands outstripping recovery and responds to different strategies. Part of our first sessions is working out exactly which pattern you're in, so treatment targets the right thing.
Is telehealth as good as coming in?
For stress and burnout, research strongly supports telehealth-delivered therapy as an effective option. Some people prefer the room, some prefer their own couch. You can switch at any time.
My stress is mostly about work. Can you help with that?
Yes, workplace stress, conflict, overload and return-to-work are all core work for us. If your situation involves a workers compensation claim, sessions are usually covered with no out-of-pocket cost.
Will my employer find out I'm getting help?
No. Booked privately or via Medicare, your employer is never informed. (A workplace EAP shares only de-identified usage, never what you discuss.) Confidentiality has only narrow legal exceptions, explained up front.
Can I get Medicare rebates for burnout and stress?
Medicare rebates apply when your GP prepares a Mental Health Treatment Plan, which they do when it's clinically appropriate for you. With a plan, rebates cover part of a set number of sessions each calendar year. You can also start privately and add a plan later. We confirm your fee and any rebate in writing before your first session. How Medicare works
How many sessions will I need?
Many people come for a short block focused on recovery skills and boundaries, then space sessions out. If burnout has been building for a long time, or sits alongside low mood, it may take longer. You review progress together and decide the pace.
Can I get support through my workplace?
Possibly. If your employer has an Employee Assistance Program, it may cover some sessions confidentially. If work stress has led to a psychological injury, workers compensation may also apply. Workers compensation

Protecting recovery

Burnout is a signal, not a personal failing

When the load has outrun recovery for too long, pushing harder only deepens it. The way back starts with real rest and one boundary you actually protect.

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Stress & burnout support at Mind Health.
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Stress & burnout support

Recovery starts with a conversation.

Tell us where the pressure’s coming from and we’ll match you with a psychologist who gets burnout, usually after a free triage.

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