PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT FOR burnout

When exhaustion doesn't go away

If you've felt drained for a long time, motivation has faded, and even simple tasks take far more effort than before, psychological counselling can help you understand what's draining you and how to take better care of yourself.

In Latvian and English
In person and online
Insurance reimbursement may be possible
SIGNS

How burnout shows up

You may feel like you don't have the energy even for basic things.
Things that used to be relatively easy now take much more effort.
Interest, motivation, or engagement fades — at work and in other areas of life.
You may notice a pull to withdraw from responsibilities or people.
Rest doesn't always bring the recovery you'd expect.
WHEN IT'S NO LONGER JUST OVERLOAD

A long period of strain can lead to burnout. Unlike ordinary overload, which can ease with rest, burnout brings a fatigue that lingers, along with emotional exhaustion, a sense of detachment, and loss of motivation.

HOW A PSYCHOLOGIST CAN HELP

Understanding what fuels burnout and supporting your recovery

Working with a psychologist can help you understand how your lifestyle, responsibilities, or the demands you place on yourself have shaped how you feel right now. In sessions, you can rethink your relationship to workload, take stock of your daily habits, and find ways to restore your resources.

WHAT COUNSELLING CAN OFFER

What can change during the consultation process

An understanding can develop of what's draining you the most.
You can learn to notice the signs of overload early and respond to them in time.
It can become easier to notice your own needs and take them into account.
THE FIRST SESSION

What to expect in the first session

In the first session, we can talk through how you're feeling right now, what's draining you the most, and what currently feels hardest.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions and answers

Rest can help ease built-up fatigue. But with long-term exhaustion, it's also worth looking at your workload, daily habits, and other factors that may be keeping this state going.

Yes, it's possible, though it happens at a different pace for everyone. Counselling can help you better understand what restores your energy and what continues to drain it.

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Psiholoģe Egija Vilcāne
ABOUT THE PSYCHOLOGIST

Egija Vilcāne

I'm Egija, a counselling, clinical and health psychologist working under supervision. I offer psychological counselling for adults in a supportive environment. I believe change begins when we feel truly heard.

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Insurance coverage

If your insurance policy covers reimbursement for psychologist consultation costs, you'll be able to submit the necessary documents to your insurer to receive reimbursement.

AVAILABILITY
Sessions are also available online via Google Meet.
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