Your job can bring a range of benefits to your mental health, including a sense of purpose, routine, and structure.

But, sometimes, your job can become an overwhelming source of stress, and the effects can impact your interpersonal relationships and your general wellbeing.

Anybody can suffer from stress. Long term exposure can become a serious condition that leads to serious health problems.

If you’re experiencing stress, it’s advisable to find a way of dealing with it.

Am I stressed?

Many of us suffer from unacknowledged stress. We just grind our teeth and get on with it.

But that’s not always the most useful approach.

Some people learn to cope with vast quantities of stress, but – in the long run – it can be extremely damaging to remain in denial.

Common symptoms of stress can include:

• Problems with your memory
• An inability to concentrate
• Overwhelm
• Continuous worry and racing thoughts
• Irritability and moodiness
• Physical aches and pains
• Chest pain
• Procrastination activities
• Nervous habits (such as pacing, nail-biting, etc.)

I think I’m suffering from work-related stress

Work-related stress can be debilitating and will impact your performance in the workplace, as well as your personal relationships. The good news is that work-related stress is treatable if you address the triggers.

Therapy can help you recognise your stress triggers, providing strategies that help you cope when the going gets tough.

Therapy on your terms

Get face-to-face, online help from a highly-qualified therapist who can help you regain control.