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Anxiety and Burnout in Women: When Life Becomes About “Getting Through the Week”
Life doesn’t always fall apart when anxiety and burnout take hold. Sometimes it just becomes very narrow - organised, productive, and quietly exhausting. This piece explores how “getting through” can turn into a way of living, and why many women seek anxiety counselling long before anything looks broken from the outside.
The Counselling Cove
7 days ago3 min read


What is Anxiety Counselling like? And what happens if I go?
Starting anxiety counselling can feel like a big step - especially if you’re not sure what actually happens in a session. Will you know what to say? Will it feel awkward? This post gently walks you through what to expect, so you can approach support feeling informed, reassured, and a little more steady.
The Counselling Cove
Feb 114 min read


When Anxiety Feels Constant: Understanding High-Functioning Anxiety
High-functioning anxiety can hide behind success and competence, leaving capable people quietly exhausted. This post explores what it looks like, why it often goes unnoticed, and how counselling can help before burnout sets in.
The Counselling Cove
Jan 105 min read


Learning to let go of Perfectionism and People-Pleasing: How counselling can help
Perfectionism and people-pleasing can drain your energy. Counselling helps you reconnect with yourself and respond from a place of authenticity.
The Counselling Cove
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Understanding Anxiety: Calming the Alarm without Silencing Yourself
Learn to understand anxiety as an inner alarm, not an enemy, and discover gentle ways to work with it with compassion and support.
The Counselling Cove
Oct 24, 20253 min read


Want to reduce stress, anxiety and burnout? Start with the power of boundaries.
Feeling anxious, burnt out, or stressed and stretched thin at work? Boundaries aren’t barriers - they’re the key to reclaiming balance and making space for the moments that matter most.
The Counselling Cove
Sep 8, 20254 min read


Feeling the strain of work stress? Try these tips to prevent burnout and anxiety - Insights from a burnout counsellor
Boundaries and post work rituals are important buffers in helping prevent burnout. Here are some tips for how to support yourself so that you can show up tomorrow with more energy.
The Counselling Cove
Sep 5, 20255 min read


Work and Wellbeing: How Counselling can help
Sometimes improving work starts with rediscovering life. Work-related stressors are one of the most common reasons people seek...
The Counselling Cove
Apr 22, 20253 min read
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