Why do I feel overwhelmed?

Too many demands. Too little time. The feeling that you're drowning in responsibilities while everyone else seems to cope just fine. Overwhelm is real, and it's a sign that something needs to change.

Counsellors who may be able to help

Lisa Fursman
Professional Counsellor
Somerset
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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:LonelinessHealth anxietyPerfectionismStressFeeling sadGeneralised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Psychotherapist
Aberdeenshire

I’m a Person-Centred Therapist working with Adults, Children and Young People. I believe deeply that healing begins in relationship, in feeling safe enough to…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, addiction and more
Works with:Separation anxietyChildhood bereavementDiscriminationJealousyPassive-aggressive behaviourLoneliness
Heather Macfarlane
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
City of Glasgow
Online & In-personGoogle MeetMicrosoft TeamsPhone

Do you feel overwhelmed or anxious? Is it all getting too much at times? Do you feel stuck but don’t know how to change? It can help to have someone impartial…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, affairs and betrayals and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has 4 client testimonials
Works with:Passive-aggressive behaviourCarer supportPhobiasFeeling sadPanic attacksAnger management
Lisa Wastney
Professional Counsellor
North East Lincolnshire
Online & In-personGoogle MeetMicrosoft TeamsZoom

Hi, I'm Lisa - a person‑centred counsellor based in Grimsby and working online across the UK. I support adults navigating anxiety , low mood , overwhelm , loss…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, anxiety and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has 3 client testimonials
Works with:TraumaBurnoutBereavementLow self-esteemChronic illnessAnxiety
Boguslaw Potoczny
Psychotherapist
Kent
Online & In-personZoom

You might struggle with intense emotions, identity, or relationships, often feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or stuck in painful patterns. You may have a…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, addiction and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Kent (+1 areas)
Works with:AnxietyEating disordersBehaviour problemsHealth anxietyBorderline personality disorder (BPD)Loneliness
Caroline Ellison
Professional Counsellor
Hampshire
Online & In-personZoom

Hi, I’m Caroline Ellison. I offer both in-person and online counselling, EMDR Therapy, and Couples Therapy from my peaceful, air-conditioned counselling cabin…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, adhd and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has client testimonial
Works with:Relationship problemsSeparation and divorceAffairs and betrayalsDisabilitiesStressWork-related stress

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