Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. Burnout reduces productivity and saps your energy, leaving you feeling increasingly helpless, hopeless, cynical, and resentful.

Burnout can manifest in various ways, but common signs and symptoms include:

Chronic fatigue and sleep disturbances

Reduced performance and productivity

Increased irritability and mood swings

Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness

Detachment and isolation from others

Physical symptoms such as headaches or stomach issues

Anyone can experience burnout, but it's most common among people who:

Have demanding jobs with high levels of stress

Work long hours with little rest

Feel undervalued or unsupported in their roles

Have perfectionist tendencies or are highly driven

Struggle to balance work and personal life

Our services provide tailored support to help you manage and recover from burnout. We offer:

Individual counselling: One-on-one sessions (online and in-person) with a registered clinical psychologist, Shannon Swales to address your unique needs.

Online resources: Blog, Podcast and Social Media pages to help you build your understanding of burnout and what will support recovery from it.

Book: A personal memoir of Shannon Swales’s Burnout to Recovery Experience with detailed wellness practices.

In your first session, Shannon will:

Listen to your concerns and experiences

Assess your unique burnout experience

Discuss your goals and expectations for therapy

Start to create a way forward that will help you meet your therapy goal(s).

The duration of therapy varies based on individual needs and progress. Some clients find relief in a few sessions, while others may benefit from longer-term support. Your psychologist will work with you to determine the best approach and timeline for your situation.

Many insurance plans cover mental health services, including therapy or burnout. We recommend contacting your private health insurance provider to understand your coverage and any potential out-of-pocket costs.

To see if you are eligible for a medicare rebate on your therapy session at Burnout Psychology Support please see your GP to be assessed for a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). If you are deemed eligible by your GP, you will receive a medicare rebate for up to 10 sessions per calendar year with Burnout Psychology Support.

You can schedule an appointment by:

Calling our office at 0422 695 576

Sending an email to shannonswales@burno

utpsychologysupport.com

Using our online booking system here

$250 per hour from 1 July 2024

*medicare or private health rebates up to $141.85 per session may apply.

Please note: The recommended fee until 30 June 2024 for a standard psychological consultation of 46-60 minutes is $300. This fee is recommended only. Psychologists are able to vary this fee at their discretion.

Included in this price is not only the session in and of itself but the administration costs, keeping up of professional development to ensure the best service to you, over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy for a range of mental health conditions, preparation of your session, ongoing supervision to support my ongoing practice, after session note taking and reflection, and any other ongoing overheads in running a business.

*This a full fee service only. No bulk billing or concession rates available.

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate support, please call emergency services (AUS 000) or visit your nearest hospital emergency room. For urgent but non-emergency situations, you can also contact crisis helplines such as Life Line 13 11 14 24/7 or 13 YARN 13 9276 24/7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders crisis support line.

Administration Hours

Monday: 1pm to 5pm

Tuesday-Thursday: 9am to 5pm

Friday: 9am to 3pm

Counselling Sessions:

Monday: 1pm to 6pm

Tuesday: 8am to 4pm

Wednesday: 8am to 12pm

Thursday: 9am to 3pm

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