Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Work Related Stress

Work can be a source of purpose and satisfaction—but when pressures build up, it can start to feel overwhelming. Tight deadlines, high expectations, difficult workplace relationships, or a constant sense of being “on” can all contribute to ongoing stress.

 

Over time, this can affect not only your performance, but also your sleep, mood, confidence, and overall wellbeing.

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You might notice yourself feeling anxious before the workday begins, struggling to switch off in the evenings, or constantly worrying about making mistakes. Some people experience burnout—feeling emotionally exhausted, detached, or unable to cope with demands that once felt manageable. Others may feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, perfectionism, or self-doubt at work.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers a practical and effective way to understand and manage work-related stress. Rather than just talking about problems, CBT helps you identify the patterns of thinking and behaviour that may be keeping you stuck.

 

Together, we look at how your thoughts, emotions and actions interact—especially in challenging work situations—and develop strategies to break unhelpful cycles.

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Through therapy, you can learn how to:

• Manage anxiety and reduce overwhelming stress

• Challenge unhelpful thoughts, such as fear of failure or perfectionism

• Build confidence in your abilities and decision-making

• Set healthier boundaries at work

• Improve your work-life balance

• Develop practical coping strategies you can use day-to-day

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The aim is not to remove all stress—some level of pressure is a normal part of working life—but to help you respond to it in a way that feels more balanced, manageable and in your control.

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If work-related stress is affecting your wellbeing, support is available. With the right tools and guidance, it’s possible to feel calmer, more confident and better equipped to handle the challenges of your working life.

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In addition to my therapeutic training, I am a qualified careers adviser and a trained Individual Placement and Support (IPS) practitioner. A key focus of my work as an IPS practitioner has been supporting individuals not just to gain employment, but to sustain it over time.

 

This involved helping people adjust to the demands of a new role, manage workplace stress and build confidence in their abilities. I have worked with clients to develop practical strategies for coping with anxiety at work, improving communication with managers and colleagues and establishing healthy routines and boundaries. Ongoing support is central to IPS, so I have provided regular check-ins to address challenges early, problem-solve difficulties and help individuals remain in work in a way that feels manageable and sustainable. This experience has given me a strong understanding of the factors that support long-term success in employment, particularly for those managing stress or mental health difficulties.