Online stress counselling for when it all feels like too much
Too many demands, not enough hours, and a head that won't switch off even when you finally sit down. Stress creeps up until it's affecting your sleep, your mood and the people around you. Online stress counselling gives you a place to step back, breathe and work out what needs to change.
- Qualified, vetted therapists
- Evening & weekend sessions
- Talk from home
When pressure stops being manageable
Stress is how your body and mind respond to pressure. In short bursts it can help you focus and get things done. But when the pressure doesn't let up, from work, money, caring for someone, or several things at once, your system never gets the chance to recover.
That's when stress starts to show up everywhere: irritability, poor sleep, headaches, forgetting things, feeling tearful or flat. Many people keep pushing through, telling themselves it'll ease off soon. Sometimes it doesn't.
If you're struggling, it doesn't mean you're not coping well enough. It usually means you've been carrying too much for too long. Talking it through with a counsellor can help you take some of that weight off.
Different ways to work with stress
There's no single right approach. Your therapist will adapt to what's causing your stress and how you like to work.
CBT for stress
Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how your thoughts, feelings and actions feed each other. It's practical and structured, and helps you spot the patterns that keep stress going.
Talking therapy and psychotherapy
Some stress runs deeper, tied to perfectionism, old expectations or a sense that you always have to hold everything together. Psychodynamic and integrative approaches explore where that comes from.
Accepting things as they are
Not everything can be fixed. Part of the work can be learning to stop fighting what you can't change, so your energy goes where it can make a difference.
Accepting yourself
Stress often comes with a harsh inner voice telling you you should be doing more. Counselling helps you treat yourself with the patience you'd offer a friend.
How online stress counselling helps
Work is one of the biggest sources of stress we hear about. Long hours, heavy workloads, difficult managers and the feeling that you can never quite switch off can lead to burnout: a deep exhaustion where even small tasks feel impossible. Counselling gives you space to understand how you got here and what needs to change.
And you're not alone. Stress is one of the most common reasons people reach out to us. Because sessions happen by video, WhatsApp or FaceTime, including evenings and weekends, it's easier to fit support around a packed week rather than adding to it. Get in touch and we'll find a time that works.
Starting is simpler than you think
Reaching out is often the hardest part. From there, we'll guide you through each step.
Get in touch
Fill in our short contact form and tell us the best time to call. Share as much or as little as you like.
We'll call you
We'll ring at the time you chose for a relaxed, no-pressure chat about what's going on and what you'd like help with.
Start your sessions
We'll match you with a therapist who suits you and send a secure video link. Then you just log on.
Questions about stress counselling
Yes. Talking to a counsellor can help you understand what's causing your stress, change the patterns that keep it going and find practical ways to cope. Online sessions also save you travel time, which matters when you're already stretched.
Stress usually feels like too much: too much pressure, too many demands. Burnout often feels like not enough: not enough energy, motivation or care left. Both are worth taking seriously, and counselling can help with either.
We hear this a lot, and it's often a sign that support would help. Sessions are 50 minutes and available 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends, so you can fit them around work and family.
No. Counselling with us is confidential, and we don't contact your employer. Your therapist will explain the rare limits to confidentiality, such as a serious risk to someone's safety, in your first session.
It depends on you. CBT suits people who like a practical, structured approach. Others prefer to explore things more openly. When you get in touch, tell us what you're hoping for and we'll match you with the right therapist.
You'll find our current prices on our fees page. Sessions last 50 minutes.
Let's take some of the pressure off
Send us a message and we'll get back to you within 24 hours to arrange a call at a time that suits you.
Opening hours
- Monday – Friday9:00 – 20:00
- Saturday10:00 – 15:00
- Sunday10:00 – 15:00
We can't offer crisis support. If you're in danger or feel unable to keep yourself safe, call 999 or go to A&E. You can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123, or NHS 111 (option 2 for mental health). See our crisis support page for more.