Are you feeling overwhelmed by work pressures, struggling with burnout or finding it difficult to maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal life? Perhaps you're dealing with a challenging workplace environment, ongoing conflicts or uncertainty about your career.
I'm Sarel du Plessis, a registered counsellor based in Tauranga. I offer confidential, supportive counselling for adults experiencing workplace stress, burnout and career-related difficulties.
My approach combines practical coping strategies with opportunities to explore your personal values, professional challenges and the changes you would like to make.
Workplace stress and career challenges
Work can be a meaningful and rewarding part of life, but it can also become a source of considerable stress.
I support employees, professionals and people in leadership positions who are experiencing difficulties such as:
- Workplace stress and ongoing pressure
- Burnout and emotional exhaustion
- Toxic or difficult work environments
- Conflicts with colleagues or managers
- Leadership stress and professional responsibilities
- Difficulties maintaining a healthy work-life balance
- Setting boundaries and managing expectations
- Redundancy, job insecurity and career uncertainty
- Career transitions and important professional decisions
- Loss of motivation or confidence at work
Whether you're facing a specific workplace problem or have been feeling under pressure for a long time, counselling can provide an opportunity to explore your situation and consider a way forward.
Understanding the pressures you're facing
Workplace stress is not always caused by one particular situation. Sometimes it's the combination of professional responsibilities, difficult relationships, expectations and ongoing demands that becomes overwhelming.
In our sessions, we can explore what's happening in your working life and how these experiences may be affecting your wellbeing, confidence and relationships.
I believe it's important to understand your individual circumstances rather than assume that everyone experiences workplace challenges in the same way.
Together, we can identify the pressures you're facing, reflect on your priorities and explore what might help you regain a greater sense of control.
Setting boundaries and finding a better balance
When work demands become difficult to manage, it can be challenging to recognise your own needs or establish healthy boundaries.
You may find yourself taking on too much responsibility, struggling to say no or feeling that work leaves little time or energy for the rest of your life.
An important part of my workplace counselling approach is helping you identify your core values, consider your professional expectations and explore practical strategies for managing work-related pressure.
We can also look at how your current circumstances align with what matters most to you, both personally and professionally.
My aim is to support you in finding a healthier balance that reflects your individual needs and situation.
Career transitions and professional development
Sometimes the challenge isn't simply managing stress in your current role. You may be questioning your career direction, considering a change or trying to rebuild your confidence following a difficult professional experience.
I offer support for people navigating career transitions, redundancy, workplace conflicts and periods of professional uncertainty.
Together, we can explore your goals, strengths and values, while considering the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Rather than telling you which direction to take, I aim to help you develop greater clarity and confidence in making decisions that feel right for you.
My approach to workplace counselling
My counselling approach is person-centred and tailored to your circumstances.
I draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy and Person-Centred Therapy, combining opportunities for self-reflection with practical ways of managing difficulties.
I offer a confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about work-related challenges, including situations that may be difficult to discuss with colleagues, managers or family members.
Whether you're experiencing burnout, navigating a difficult workplace environment or considering a new career direction, our sessions focus on your experiences and what you would like to achieve.
Workplace counselling in Tauranga and online
I offer face-to-face workplace stress and burnout counselling from my private office in Tauranga.
Online counselling via Microsoft Teams is also available, providing a convenient option for people with demanding schedules or those who prefer to attend remotely.
Would you like to know more or make an appointment? Please feel free to contact me.
Sarel
Registered Counsellor (NZAC)
