Burnout Counselling in Saskatoon

Burnout is more than feeling stressed or tired.
It’s what happens when pressure, responsibility, and emotional demand continue for too long — without enough recovery or support.

You might notice:

• persistent exhaustion that rest doesn’t fix

• feeling detached, numb, or emotionally flat

• irritability or a shorter fuse than usual

• loss of motivation or enjoyment

• difficulty concentrating or feeling effective

• a sense of “just getting through the day”

Burnout can also affect relationships and family life — leaving you with less patience, less emotional availability, and a growing sense of disconnection.  And burnout isn’t only for adults…kids & teens experience it, too.

The good news is that burnout can be turned around.  You can feel rested, energized and ready to take on the world again & sooner than you might think…with the right support.

Burnout isn’t about weakness or lack of resilience.
It’s what happens when capable, caring people give too much for too long — without enough opportunity to rest, reset, or be supported.

Over time, the nervous system shifts into survival mode:

• conserving energy

• shutting down emotionally

• doing only what’s necessary to get through

Recovery doesn’t come from pushing harder or “powering through.”
It comes from restoring capacity — physically, emotionally, and mentally.

With the right support, tools & techniques, it’s possible to reconnect with yourself, rebuild energy, and move forward in a way that feels more sustainable.

Burnout counselling focuses on recovery — not productivity.

Our work together supports you in:

• understanding how burnout developed

• reducing ongoing stressors where possible

• calming and regulating the nervous system

• rebuilding emotional and physical capacity

• reconnecting with values, motivation, and meaning

• creating boundaries that support long-term wellbeing

When burnout affects relationships or family dynamics, we also support clearer communication, shared understanding, and healthier ways of relating during recovery.

Sessions are paced to support restoration & relief— not overwhelm.

After counselling for burnout, you can expect to experience:

• a gradual return of energy and motivation

• a feeling of being more emotionally present

• improved concentration and clarity

• greater tolerance for stress

• renewed sense of purpose or direction

• more balanced, connected relationships

Recovery is about listening to your mind & body, being gentle with yourself and learning new ways of being and doing. 

Burnout isn’t just for adults.  It affects our relationships.  And while it may show up differently, kids & teens can experience it as well.  

We support:

• Adults experiencing work-related burnout, caregiving exhaustion, or emotional depletion

• Couples when burnout leads to distance, resentment, or imbalance

• Kids & teens showing signs of exhaustion, withdrawal, pressure, or emotional shutdown

Support is always tailored — recognizing that burnout often affects not just individuals, but the systems around them.

With 20 years of experience under out belts, at penney murphy & associates,
we understand that burnout recovery requires care, patience, and steadiness — not quick fixes.

Our team offers support that focuses on:

• restoring balance and capacity

• respecting limits and pacing change

• creating space for recovery

• supporting sustainable ways of living and relating

Care is collaborative, grounded, and responsive to where you are — emotionally, physically, and mentally.

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

It’s not necessary to know exactly what’s burned you out in order to begin.  All you need to know is that you don’t want to feel the way you do now.

There is a way forward — and we’re here to help you to figure it out

Let’s make it easy.  You can:

• book a session directly

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