Coping on the Outside Exhausted Underneath
Therapy and Coaching for Burnout
You’re capable. Intelligent. Responsible.
From the outside, you’re doing well.
Inside, something is fraying.
Your brain is wurring.
Focus has dropped.
Small tasks feel overwhelming.
You’re more irritable than you used to be.
Brain fog is creeping in.
Pushing through no longer works.
Also, if you have ADHD or autistic traits, this may not be a motivation problem.
It may be burnout.
What Burnout Really Is
Burnout is rarely dramatic.
It’s cumulative.
It could be years of masking.
Or maybe years of compensating.
Or perhaps years of running on adrenaline to meet expectations.
Overthinking and hypervigilance can be exhausting.
ADHD in the mix can mean cycles of hyperfocus followed by depletion.
Autistic masking can mean constant social monitoring and sensory suppression.
When chronic stress layers on top, the nervous system eventually says no.
Burnout can look like:
Loss of focus and mental clarity
Shutdown or withdrawal
Emotional reactivity or numbness
Loss of confidence
Dreading work or other jobs you once managed
Feeling “not yourself”
This isn’t weakness. It’s overload.
Who I Work With
I work with men and women across the UK who:
Are aware they are running on empty
Have ADHD, autistic traits, both or neither
Are high functioning but exhausted
Feel ashamed that they “can’t cope like they used to”
Are successful or seen as successful but privately struggling
Want steadiness rather than constant adrenaline
Many of my clients say:
“I used to be sharp.”
“I know what to do. I just can’t start.”
“I’m tired of pushing through.”
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
How I Work
urnout and stress recovery is not about forcing productivity.
It’s about recalibration.
In our work together, we may:
Map where overload is happening
Reduce cognitive and sensory strain
Slow the nervous system
Untangle shame from identity
Build sustainable rhythms and routines
Strengthen boundaries without harshness
I bring an integrative, relational approach that includes somatic awareness, systems thinking and practical structure.
This isn’t about becoming someone different.
It’s about becoming steadier.
Why This Matters
Many people have spent years adapting to environments not designed for their nervous system.
They have succeeded by overriding internal signals.
Burnout is often the body finally insisting on change.
You do not have to collapse to justify support.
Online Therapy Across the UK
I offer confidential online therapy and coaching to professionals throughout the UK.
Sessions provide a calm, focused space to think clearly, regulate your nervous system and build sustainable change.
Take the Next Step
If you recognise yourself here, you don’t need to figure it out alone.
Book a free 30 minute initial consultation to explore whether this work feels right for you.
Kaz Hazelwood MNCPS (Accred.) Counsellor, Psychotherapist and ADHD Coach
I offer all therapy and coaching for many issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, relationships, addiction, trauma and low self-esteem.