When You Can’t Switch Off — Therapy for Teacher Stress & Burnout
You give everything to your work and the people around you. On the outside, you look reliable and organised. Inside, it feels like you’re running on empty.
It’s a bit like your laptop. You close the lid at the end of the school day, but it doesn’t shut down. It’s still whirring, overheating, running on low battery. That’s what it feels like when your mind won’t stop.
You might be:
Overthinking lessons, conversations, and what you “should” have done differently.
Comparing yourself to colleagues or scrolling social media and feeling like you’re falling short.
Saying yes when you mean no, because the guilt of letting someone down feels worse.
Pushing for perfection, even when it’s costing your energy and your peace.
Feeling guilty for even wanting a break — as if resting makes you lazy.
You can also read my post on what teacher burnout can look like and how therapy can help here
Where That Can Take You → But it doesn’t have to stay this way.
It makes sense that teaching leaves so many people anxious, drained, and questioning if they’re really “good enough.” But with the right support, things can start to feel different:
→ Imagine finishing a school day and actually switching off — with energy left for yourself, not just your to-do list.
→ Saying no without guilt, and yes to what matters most.
→ Feeling more confident in your own voice, instead of second-guessing every choice.
→ Having space for calm, humour, and connection again.
What It’s Like in the Room With Me
A space where they don’t have to pretend to hold it all together.
More like a chat than a clinical appointment.
A mix of honesty, humour, and challenge that helps them see things differently.
Somewhere they leave feeling lighter, calmer, and clearer.
Who I Work Best With
Teachers and educators in their 30s–40s
People who give everything to others but struggle to switch off
Anyone who’s tired of overthinking and ready for honest, real conversations
The Practical Bits
Sessions are £55.
Available online across the UK or in-person in Brierley Hill, Birmingham.
I mainly work with teachers in their 30s–40s who feel stretched, anxious, and burned out.
You don’t have to keep holding it all together. Therapy is a space to unpack what’s been weighing you down — one piece at a time.
What People Often Tell Me
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Teachers I work with often say that therapy with me feels:
More like a conversation than “being in therapy.”
Honest and real — you can say if the week has been shit without holding back.
Easier to understand, because I use metaphors (like the backpack or laptop) instead of jargon.
Supportive but not passive — I’ll challenge gently and remind you of your strengths.
Want to know more about who I am and why I work this way? Head to My Story.