Lara Abela
Gestalt Psychotherapist
- Anxiety, burnout, and depression
- Grief and trauma
- Self-esteem and personal growth
Stress & Burnout Counselling
Stress and burnout counselling helps you understand what’s driving the overload, protect your energy, and rebuild a more sustainable way of working and living.
In-person at Vita Mea Clinic in Mosta · Call +356 9985 4942 · We reply within 2 working days
Burnout rarely arrives overnight. It builds — through long hours, constant availability, caring for everyone else, or a nervous system that never gets to stand down. At Vita Mea Clinic, we help people across Malta recognise burnout early and recover without shame.
This isn’t about productivity tips. It’s about understanding what’s driving the pressure (external demands and internal “shoulds”), setting boundaries that hold, and rebuilding routines that protect your wellbeing.
Sessions take place in-person at Vita Mea Clinic in Mosta, with early and late slots for diaries that are already overflowing.
Is this right for you?
This work may be a good fit if any of these sound familiar:
- You feel exhausted even after rest
- You can’t switch off from work or responsibilities
- Cynicism, irritability, or numbness has crept in
- Your body is signalling stress — sleep, tension, illness
- You’re high-functioning on the outside and depleted inside
What we can help with
- Work-related stress and burnout
- Difficulty switching off or resting
- Overwhelm, overcommitment, and people-pleasing at work
- Sleep disruption linked to stress
- Loss of motivation or meaning in your role
- Stress spilling into relationships and home life
What to expect
1
Naming what’s unsustainable
We map the load you’re carrying — workload, roles, perfectionism, care duties — so the burnout makes sense rather than feeling like personal failure.
2
Recovery that fits real life
You’ll build boundaries, recovery habits, and ways of responding to pressure that don’t require you to become a different person overnight.
3
Lasting resilience
Beyond quick fixes, we work on the deeper patterns so you can stay steadier under pressure and protect your energy longer term.
Our approach
We draw on person-centred therapy, CBT tools, and nervous-system-aware approaches. Where burnout links to anxiety, depression, or trauma, we address those too.
This page is our commercial entry for stress and burnout; related thematic work also appears under Work & Organisation for people exploring growth and balance more broadly.
Who offers this at Vita Mea
These practitioners include stress & burnoutin their work at the clinic. We'll confirm availability and the right fit when you get in touch.
Steffi Young
Gestalt Psychotherapist, Somatic Practitioner, Internal Family Systems Therapist
- Trauma and burnout
- Anxiety and attachment
- Neurodivergence
Michaela Pace
Gestalt Psychotherapist
- Couples and relationship therapy
- Anxiety and burnout
- Trauma and grief
Not sure where to start?
Browse who on our team works with what you need — or contact us and Isabel will help you choose. You don't need to know the exact issue first.
How this may help
- Clearer boundaries and less constant overload
- Better sleep and recovery
- A calmer relationship with work and responsibility
- Tools to notice burnout earlier next time
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to leave my job for burnout counselling to help?
Not necessarily. Many people recover while staying in their role — by changing how they work, rest, and set limits. Sometimes a bigger change is needed; we’ll help you think that through carefully.
Is this only for corporate professionals?
No. Burnout affects parents, carers, students, business owners, and people in helping professions too. If you’re depleted, you’re welcome.
What's the difference between stress and burnout?
Stress often eases when the pressure passes. Burnout is deeper depletion — exhaustion, cynicism, and feeling disconnected from work or life even after rest. If you're not recovering, counselling can help.
Where can I get burnout counselling in Malta?
Vita Mea Clinic in Mosta offers in-person stress and burnout counselling for clients from across Malta. Enquire via our contact page to book a first session.
How do I fit counselling around a demanding job?
We hold appointments from early morning through to the evening, Monday to Saturday, at our clinic in Mosta. If work takes you off the island for a stretch, we can arrange a secure online session so the work does not stall.
This page is for general information. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for a clinical assessment. If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.
Ready to take the first step?
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. Reach out today and let us support you on your journey.
We reply to every enquiry within 2 working days · In-person at Vita Mea Clinic, Żokrija, Mosta