Many professionals experience temporary relief on vacation or leave, only to find that the same internal strain returns quickly on re-entry. This article examines, from a clinical perspective, why rest alone often does not resolve burnout in high-responsibility roles and what this reveals about the deeper cognitive, moral, and identity-level sources of strain.

Many professionals continue to perform at a high level while noticing that their thinking feels heavier, less flexible, or more effortful than it once did. This article explores the early cognitive phase of burnout, where judgment, attention, and tolerance for complexity begin to narrow under sustained responsibility, often long before emotional collapse or visible disengagement appear.

For many professionals, the effects of a performance review extend well beyond the meeting itself. This article examines how evaluation systems shape behaviour, trust, and professional judgment over time.

Career transitions often begin with exhaustion, disconnection, or a quiet sense that work no longer fits. This article explores how therapy and career counselling support professionals in Vancouver and across BC to move from uncertainty toward a grounded plan.

Career transitions often involve an unspoken form of grief tied to identity, loss, and unmet expectations. This article for professionals in Vancouver and across BC explores career grief, how it shows up across life stages, and how to move through it with care.