Depression vs burnout

Both leave you exhausted. Both make it hard to care. But depression and burnout aren't quite the same thing – and understanding which you're experiencing can help you find the right path forward.

Counsellors who may be able to help

Lisa Fursman
Professional Counsellor
Somerset
OnlineGoogle MeetMicrosoft TeamsPhone

I am a highly seasoned and accredited counsellor with 15 years of invaluable experience in various roles within the NHS. My extensive background has equipped…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with anger management, anxiety and more
  • Offers online sessions
Works with:Anger managementOlder people's counsellingSuicidal thoughtsLow self-esteemObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Feeling sad
Nadeem  Ahmed
Counsellor Therapist
Lancashire
Online & In-personZoom

Hi, I’m Nad, Accredited Psychotherapist & Counsellor (MBACP, Accred) . I offer therapy for adults who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, or…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with addiction, affairs and betrayals and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has 5 client testimonials
Works with:BurnoutSocial anxietyDepressionRace and racial identityLow self-confidenceBehaviour problems
Janet Reed
Janet Reedshe/her
Lancashire
Online & In-personMicrosoft TeamsPhone

I can work with you to explore and understand bereavement, grief and loss. There are also many life events which are linked to loss such as divorce,…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Lancashire
Victoria kilner
Psychotherapist
Hampshire
Online & In-personGoogle Meet

I’m Victoria, a BACP-registered integrative somatic therapist. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally stuck, or disconnected from…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, abuse and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Hampshire
Works with:Affairs and betrayalsChronic illnessLearning disabilitiesCareer counsellingPerfectionismStress
Piers Hadman
Psychotherapist
London
Online & In-personGoogle MeetPhone

​Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, or simply too much to manage on your own. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, low mood, difficulties in…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, addiction and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in London
Works with:Physical abuseWork-related stressBehaviour problemsPanic attacksAnxietyOlder people's counselling
Reena Shahshe/her
Counsellor Therapist
Hertfordshire
In-person

Hello, I'm Reena — a British-born South Asian woman with deep roots tracing from India to Africa, now living in London. Over the years, my journey has been…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with anxiety, asperger's syndrome and more
  • Offers in-person sessions
  • Has 6 client testimonials
Works with:Gender dysphoriaSeparation anxietyDepression and anxiety in childrenChronic illnessLearning difficultiesFeeling sad

Experiences that may feel familiar

The contrast between the little me that started seeing Annette and the big Me that I am now is stark. I was disappointed, disillusioned and depressed, always pleasing others. I felt exhausted and...