Overwhelm Counselling in Saskatoon

Overwhelm isn’t just “having a lot on your plate.”
It’s the feeling that there’s too much coming at you — and not enough space to breathe.

You might notice:

• feeling mentally overloaded or emotionally flooded

• difficulty concentrating or making decisions

• irritability or emotional reactivity

• exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest

• shutting down, withdrawing, or procrastinating

• feeling like you’re always behind or never doing enough

Overwhelm can also ripple into relationships and family life — leading to tension, conflict, or feeling disconnected from the people you care about.

If you’re experiencing overwhelm — we can help.

Feeling overwhelmed isn’t a sign that you’re incapable or doing something wrong.
It’s often your body and mind letting you know that too much has been carried for too long.

When demands, responsibilities, and emotional load continue to build, the nervous system can move into survival mode — trying to keep up, stay alert, and hold everything together.

Over time, this can leave you feeling:

• exhausted or emotionally drained

• mentally foggy or stuck

• easily irritated or shut down

• disconnected from yourself or others

Relief doesn’t come from pushing harder or adding more strategies.
It comes from creating space, calming the nervous system, and learning ways to reduce overload and respond with more steadiness.

With the right tools, techniques & support, it is 100% possible to feel more grounded, more capable, and better resourced to handle what life brings — without constantly running on empty.

Overwhelm counselling focuses on helping you slow things down — not add more to your to-do list.

Our work together supports you in:

• understanding what’s contributing to your overwhelm

• calming the nervous system and reducing mental overload

• learning practical tools to manage stress and emotional flooding

• setting boundaries that protect your energy

• prioritizing what truly matters

• feeling more grounded and present in daily life

When overwhelm affects relationships or family dynamics, we also help create clearer communication, shared understanding, and more supportive ways of responding to one another.

Sessions move at a pace that feels manageable — and definitely not overwhelming.

With support, people often describe:

• feeling calmer and more mentally clear

• less emotional reactivity and shutdown

• improved focus and decision-making

• better sleep and energy levels

• greater confidence in handling responsibilities

• more ease and presence in relationships

Life may still be busy — but it feels more manageable.

Overwhelm looks different across ages and relationships.

We support:

• Adults feeling stretched too thin, emotionally overloaded, or constantly “on”

• Couples when overwhelm leads to tension, resentment, or disconnection

• Kids & teens experiencing emotional overload, shutdown, big emotions, or school-related stress

Support is always tailored to the individual — and when appropriate, to the family system as a whole.

When life feels overwhelming, the kind of support you receive matters.

At penney murphy & associates, we have focused on helping people slow things down, reduce overload, and feel more supported in navigating the demands of daily life for over 20 years. 

Our experienced team works with individuals, couples, and families to:

• understand what’s contributing to overwhelm

• create space for rest and regulation

• build practical tools that fit real life

• support steadier, more sustainable ways of coping

Support is thoughtful, collaborative, and paced in a way that feels manageable — not overwhelming.

In-person sessions are available in Saskatoon, with online counselling offered across Saskatchewan.

You don’t need to know exactly what’s causing your overwhelm — or how to fix it 

We make it easy for you to begin. You can:

• book a session directly

• or choose a free consult if you’d like help deciding