Stress & Burnout Therapy in Ontario: Learn When to Stop
Online therapy for stress and burnout in Toronto, Mississauga and across Ontario. For when you're running on empty and can't see where to slow down.
We hear this a lot. You're extremely tired, and you don't want to feel this way anymore. But every time you try to slow down, there's another deadline, another person who needs you, another thing you "should" be doing.
You don't have to keep pushing through on your own.
“I just don't know when to stop"
Most of the people we see for stress and burnout are in their 20s to 40s.
Young professionals building their careers, with big goals that are taking longer than expected to reach
People in their 30s trying to balance work, home, children and a partner, and feeling like there's nothing left for themselves
Anyone whose mind feels cluttered and who just needs space to sort through it all
Who comes to us for burnout
Feeling exhausted, even after rest
Headaches, fatigue or trouble sleeping
Your productivity has dropped, and you're harder on yourself because of it
Feeling detached from your partner, kids, friends, family or work
Feeling inadequate, or like a failure
Struggling to make decisions, even small ones
Finding it hard to concentrate, and escaping into your phone or other distractions
Snapping at the people you love when the stress is really coming from somewhere else
Signs you might be burnt out
Why People Across Ontario Trust The Therapy Couch
Since 2023, we've supported 300+ clients, most of them South Asian women working through family pressure, marriage, boundaries and burnout. Every therapist on our team is a South Asian woman who understands the balance you're trying to find.
300+ clients supported since 2023
We have many years of experience as therapists
Registered Psychotherapists and RPs (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Evening and weekend sessions to fit around work and family
The right fit matters. If it doesn't feel right, you can switch to another therapist on our team.
Sliding-scale fees with every therapist
We service clients across Ontario, online. Whether you're in Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Markham, Burlington, Milton, Ajax, Whitby or Pickering, you can meet with us by secure video from wherever you feel comfortable.
When you feel like you have to hold everything together
For many of our South Asian clients, stress comes from the belief that you have to be able to balance everything: a successful career, time for family, friends and extended family, finding a spouse, settling down, and making sure your in-laws are happy.
Maybe you're the eldest daughter. Maybe your parents have always put pressure on you to succeed in every part of your life. A lot of the time, it feels like you don't have a choice. We understand, because we've lived it too. And we want you to know that doing it all isn't a realistic expectation for anyone.
How we work with burnout
First, we try to understand why you've entered burnout and what the situation looks like. Then we look at what's being affected the most, and work on it together:
Productivity. If you're getting less done, we look at what productivity actually needs to look like for you.
Your body. Headaches, fatigue and insomnia are signals. We explore what slowing down could look like.
Your relationships. If you feel detached from the people around you, we look at why, how to lean on them for support, and how to set boundaries.
The "shoulds." Feeling like a failure often comes from "I should be able to do everything." That's a rule you've created, and we work on changing it.
Decisions. When everything feels urgent, we ask: is there really pressure to decide right now? Can we slow down and figure out what you really want?
Focus. If you're escaping into scrolling or other distractions, we sit with the urge to avoid and figure out what you actually need in that moment.
We may use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help with reframing thoughts: identify the unhelpful thought, cognitive Restructuring, stress management and more
Learning not to neglect your own needs
Communicating in healthier ways, so stress from work doesn't land on your partner
Better emotional regulation
What we work toward together
Naming the problem clearly and finding solutions that work
Reconnecting with your values, and asking whether running on overdrive is really how you want to live
Meet the Clinicians
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Maryum Rahman-Registered Psychotherapist, MA.
Languages: Hindi and Urdu
Offers virtual therapy
Works with: Individuals and Couples
Specialities: Anxiety, Burnout, family issues, marriage counselling and depression
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Rida Ahmad-Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Languages: Hindi and Urdu
Offers virtual therapy
Works with: Individuals
Specialities: anxiety, self doubt, caregiver burnout, depression and postpartum mothers
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Sukhmeet Brar Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Languages: Hindi and Punjabi
Offers virtual therapy and In person
Works with: Individuals
Specialities: anxiety, family issues, depression, low self esteem, and burnout
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Alia Siddiqi Registered Psychotherapist, MC
Languages: Hindi and Urdu
Offers virtual therapy
Works with: Individuals and Couples
Specialities: Life transitions, burnout, family issues, depression and anxiety
Our Step-By-Step Therapy Process
Step 1: Reach Out
Book online, submit a form or call (416)-710-1381. Tell us a little about what's going on, in your relationship or with family, friends, or work and whether you're coming as a couple or on your own.
Step 2: The Free 15-Minute Consult
We'll talk about what's going on. In your relationship or with family, friends, or work and answer your questions. No pressure, no commitment.
Step 3: Your First Session
We'll explore what's bringing you in, the patterns you keep running into, and what you want to change. Together, we'll set clear goals for your work.
Step 4: Ongoing Sessions
Sessions are virtual, from anywhere in Ontario. We use an integrative approach to help you reach your goals, working on what's underneath the conflict and giving you practical tools to use between sessions. Book and manage appointments through our Client Portal.
Step 5: Moving Forward
Every journey is different. Some clients feel relief within a few months; others choose longer-term therapy to keep growing. You decide the pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Stress usually comes and goes with a busy stretch. Burnout lingers: you feel exhausted even after rest, detached from people and work, and like nothing you do is enough. If that sounds familiar, it's worth talking to someone.
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They can feel alike, and sometimes it's both. Burnout is usually tied to work, caregiving or responsibilities, while depression shows up in every part of life. See our depression therapy page for a side-by-side comparison.
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No. Most of our work is about changing how you work, set boundaries and take care of yourself, so you can make decisions from a calmer place.
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Yes. Sessions are online, with evening and weekend times available, so you can join from home or a quiet room at work.
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Yes. Many of the people we see are balancing careers, partners, children and family expectations. We help you sort out what matters most and where your limits are.
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$180 for a 60-minute session. Sliding-scale fees are available with every therapist, and we provide receipts for insurance.
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You can book a free 15 minute consult with one of our therapist to discuss your concerns and goals for therapy.
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OHIP doesn't cover sessions with Registered Psychotherapists, but many workplace benefit plans do. Check your plan for "psychotherapist" coverage.
How to Get Started?
Start with a free consultation. Ask your questions and see if we’re the right fit. Book online with the Book a Free Consult button below, or send us a message using the form.
Other ways to connect with us:
Call us: (416)-710-1381
Email us: admin@therapycouch.ca
Ready to talk? Book a free 15-minute consult. No pressure to commit.