The Middle Way for Burned-Out Therapists: Beyond Extremes
Poh Gan Published on: 26/11/2025
Like many therapists, I once oscillated between two familiar extremes. Some days, I would push myself beyond reasonable limits, taking on extra clients, skipping breaks, carrying their stories home - convinced that anything less meant I wasn't doing enough. Other days, exhausted and depleted, I'd feel waves of guilt for setting boundaries, taking time off, or simply admitting I couldn't hold it all.
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