Ms Carole Leigh

You look like you’re coping. You’re the reliable one at work and at home, the person everyone turns to. But inside you’re running on empty. You’re tired all the time, you can’t switch off at night, and you feel guilty every time you say no. Maybe you’ve tried the books, the apps and the yoga classes, and nothing has quite stuck.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not failing. Burnout is your nervous system's response to carrying too much for too long, and working harder won’t fix it. What helps is learning to settle your body, seeing clearly what you’re carrying, and finding a way for your work, home, and family to fit together without costing you everything.

I’ve spent more than 25 years in healthcare and mental health, and I know burnout from the inside. My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in positive psychology. In our sessions, you’ll be heard, and you’ll also leave with something practical. I bring together counselling, coaching, mindfulness and somatic practices, so you don’t have to choose between talking things through and getting tools that work. I’m also a trained ocean therapist. I’ll share simple calming practices inspired by the ocean that you can use anywhere, even in the middle of a busy workday.

Together we can work on:

switching off at night and resting more deeply stress, anxiety and overwhelm, so hard days feel steadier saying no with less guilt, at work and in your relationships being kinder to yourself, without it feeling selfish compassion fatigue, especially if you work in healthcare, teaching or another caring role life transitions, including midlife and perimenopause

You don’t need to have it all worked out or know exactly what to say. We’ll start where you are. You’ve been looking after everyone else for a long time, and these sessions can be your time. You are welcome here, just as you are.

Master of Applied Positive Psychology (University of Melbourne) | MACA | ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) | Trained mindfulness teacher and ocean therapist

Find out more at carolee-wellbeing.com