Symptoms you may be feeling
Does this sound familiar?
Life can look successful on the outside, yet feel exhausting on the inside. If you’re a high achiever
who keeps pushing forward—while secretly running on empty—you’re not alone.
Therapy can help you slow down, untangle the stress, and find a more balanced way of living and
working.
Burnout & overwork
Feeling like you’re sprinting on an endless treadmill? This is for high-achieving professionals running
on fumes—yet still delivering results.
Common signs you might notice:
• Chronic fatigue despite sleep
• Feeling emotionally drained mid-week
• Difficulty switching off from work-mode
• Loss of joy in hobbies or downtime
“We worked on dealing with stress, methods to address my feelings and taking time to reflect and focus on me. Over the time I found who I was again and my mental health improved as the sessions progressed.”
(Female 50’s)
Perfectionism & performance pressure
You pride yourself on excellence—but what if the pursuit of “perfect” is costing your peace of mind?
Common signs you might notice:
• Relentless self-criticism even after success
• Fear of failure that delays action
• Over-planning or redoing tasks obsessively
• Avoiding new challenges due to “not ready”
“Gem helped me understand a lot about myself, realisation about things I hadn’t considered and
how events through my life have led me to who I am today.”
(Female 40’s)
Low Mood & Disconnection
Not necessarily sadness, but a kind of flatness, loneliness, or invisibility inside. Life feels muted, like you’re just going through the motions
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Common signs you might notice:
• Loss of spark or joy in daily life
• Going through the motions without meaning
• Feeling invisible, lonely, or detached even around others
• Wondering, “Is this all there is?”
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“The help and strategies Gem gave me were invaluable, I use them everyday. I smile when I think of the discussions we had and advice she gave me when I feel like that.”
(Female 30’s)
Decision fatigue & mental overload
From back-to-back meetings to endless choices, your brain feels like it’s running on empty. Even
small decisions can feel overwhelming.
Common signs you might notice:
• Feeling mentally foggy by mid-afternoon
• Exhaustion from making even small choices
• Relying on autopilot just to get through
• Overcommitting while saying “I’ll think about it”
• Feeling like your mind is “on mute” at the end of the day
“From my initial free consultation Gem clearly identified the issues that were affecting my mental
health and a plan of how to work through these.”
(Male 60’s)
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