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    Online burnout therapy · BACP-registered · UK-wide

    One-to-one help for the kind of burnout that doesn't ease on its own.

    Online burnout therapy with Billy Smith — a BACP-registered therapist working with people who've quietly run themselves into the ground. Secure video sessions across the UK, face to face but not in person.

    Book a free 20-minute call

    No pressure · No clinical script · No referral needed

    In short

    Online burnout therapy with Billy Smith costs £97 for a 50-minute one-to-one session by secure video, anywhere in the UK. The first 20-minute introductory call is free, sessions are paid one at a time with no block booking, and a limited number of lower-fee places are held for financial hardship.

    Billy is a BACP-registered therapist (Reg. 58598) with 15 years' clinical experience, working with people who have quietly run themselves into the ground. Most people start weekly and move to fortnightly as things settle.

    If you'd rather work on your own first, this site also has a £29 Recovery Starter Guide and a £195 eight-week Burnout Coach programme.

    If you are in crisis, contact your GP, NHS 111, or the Samaritans on 116 123.

    A calm, softly lit space for online burnout therapy sessions

    Who this is for

    If a few of these are true, burnout therapy is likely to help.

    Online burnout therapy UK

    Effective therapy without the commute.

    Online burnout therapy offers the same structure and depth as in-person work, without adding travel, parking, or waiting rooms to an already overloaded week. Sessions take place by secure video, face to face but not in person, so you can show up exactly as you are — even when that means exhausted, in work clothes, or with a cup of tea.

    Research on online therapy, including video-based counselling for stress and burnout, has found outcomes comparable to face-to-face work for many people when the relationship is strong and the therapist is properly trained. What matters most is the fit and the quality of the work, not the room.

    Billy works online across the UK by secure video, with appointments available during the day and some evenings. You can start with a free 20-minute call to see if online burnout therapy feels right for you.

    How we can work together

    Three doors into the same work.

    Most people need a blend. We'll find the one that fits where you are now — and adjust as you recover.

    Burnout therapy

    Weekly one-to-one sessions to help you understand what's driven the burnout, settle your nervous system, and rebuild a life that doesn't repeatedly empty you.

    Burnout counselling

    A slower, talking-led space to make sense of exhaustion, cynicism and the loss of meaning that burnout brings — without rushing the recovery.

    Burnout coaching

    Practical work on boundaries, workload, and the patterns that keep producing burnout — for high achievers who need both rest and a redesign.

    How starting works

    A gentle, no-pressure way in.

    1. 01

      A free 20-minute call

      We talk about what's going on and whether working together feels right. No pressure, no clinical script.

    2. 02

      Weekly 50-minute sessions online

      Online burnout therapy by secure video, face to face but not in person. Most clients start weekly and move to fortnightly as things settle.

    3. 03

      An honest map

      We name what's burnout, what's grief, what's depression, and what's the life you've outgrown. Then we work from there.

    About Billy

    A BACP-registered therapist who specialises in burnout.

    Billy Smith is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP Reg. 58598), based in Cornwall and working online across the UK. His practice focuses on burnout, high-achiever exhaustion, and the slow work of getting yourself back.

    Alongside talking therapy, Billy draws on therapeutic photography — a quiet, evidence-informed practice for clients who find traditional mindfulness frustrating.

    Fees and practical details

    Clear about the practicalities, before you book.

    If the pattern underneath your burnout is over-giving or perfectionism, you may also find people-pleasing burnout useful reading before we speak.

    Which one do I need?

    Three ways to work on burnout here, from self-directed to one-to-one. There's no wrong order — most people start with the cheapest thing that matches how much support they actually want.

    Recovery Starter Guide

    £29 one-off

    Best if: You want something concrete to do this week, on your own.

    Seven written sections and six practices, read at your own pace. Lifetime access, 7-day refund. See Recovery Starter Guide

    Burnout Coach — 8 weeks

    £195 one-off, or £99/month for 2 months

    Best if: You want structure and pacing, not another thing to organise yourself.

    Daily 5-minute check-ins across eight weeks, weekly score tracking, a full recovery roadmap and a private journal. Buy the guide first and its price comes off this one. See Burnout Coach — 8 weeks

    Therapy with Billyyou're here

    £97 per 50-minute session · free 20-minute call first

    Best if: You want to work with a person, weekly, on what's underneath it.

    One-to-one online sessions across the UK with a BACP-registered therapist. Paid per session, no block booking.

    If your burnout score came out High, none of these is the right first step — please speak to your GP or a therapist.

    Frequently asked

    Questions worth asking before you book.

    Which therapy is best for burnout?+

    The strongest evidence sits with CBT and ACT, plus any integrative approach that also addresses the real-world load you're under. CBT helps change the perfectionism and over-responsibility patterns that drive burnout. ACT helps reconnect you with what matters when your nervous system has flatlined. For many people, the best therapy is one that combines both — with a therapist who understands burnout specifically, not just general stress.

    Do I need a diagnosis to start burnout therapy?+

    No. You don't need a GP referral, a diagnosis, or a label. If you suspect you're burnt out, that's enough to start. The free 2-minute Burnout Tracker can help you put words to where you are.

    What's the difference between burnout therapy, counselling and coaching?+

    In practice the lines blur. Therapy and counselling tend to focus on the inner work — why this happened, what's underneath the exhaustion, what needs to be felt and processed. Coaching leans more practical — boundaries, workload, decision-making. With burnout, most people need both, and the work moves between them naturally.

    Is online burnout therapy effective?+

    Yes, for many people. Research comparing video-based therapy with in-person therapy has found comparable outcomes for stress, anxiety, and depression when the therapist is qualified and the relationship is good. The convenience also helps — you can keep the rhythm of weekly sessions without the extra energy cost of travel.

    Are you BACP-registered?+

    Yes. Billy Smith is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP Reg. 58598), bound by their ethical framework and professional standards. You can view his profile on the BACP directory.

    Do you work online?+

    Yes. Sessions are online across the UK by secure video, face to face but not in person, evenings included. You'll receive a private link before each session.

    How long does burnout therapy take?+

    There's no single answer. Mild burnout often eases within 8–12 sessions. Severe or long-standing burnout — especially when it's tangled with overwork patterns from childhood — usually takes longer. We review progress together every few weeks.

    How many sessions will I need?+

    Most people start weekly and move to fortnightly as things settle. A common shape is 8–12 weekly sessions for mild-to-moderate burnout, then a slower tail. You're never committed to a block — we review together and you can stop at any point.

    What if therapy hasn't worked for me before?+

    That's common, and it's worth naming early. Often the previous work treated the symptoms — anxiety, low mood, sleep — without addressing the load and the patterns producing them. We'll talk about what happened last time and what needs to be different, rather than repeating it.

    I don't have time or energy for therapy. Is that a reason not to start?+

    It's the most common reason people delay, and understandable. Online sessions remove travel, and 50 minutes a week is usually the smallest commitment that still changes something. If weekly genuinely isn't possible, we can talk about fortnightly on the free call.

    Is this confidential?+

    Yes. Sessions are confidential within the BACP ethical framework. The limits — risk to life, safeguarding, and legal requirements — are explained clearly before we begin, so nothing about confidentiality is a surprise.

    What does it cost?+

    Sessions are £97 for 50 minutes, online by secure video. The introductory 20-minute call is free. A limited number of lower-fee places are kept for people in financial hardship — it is fine to ask.

    How much does online burnout therapy cost in the UK?+

    Here, a 50-minute online burnout therapy session costs £97, paid per session in GBP. There is no joining fee, no block booking requirement, and the first 20-minute introductory call is free.

    Do I have to pay for a block of sessions upfront?+

    No. Sessions are paid one at a time at £97 each, so you are never committed to a block. Most people begin weekly and move to fortnightly as things settle, and we review together as we go.

    Do you offer reduced-fee or concession places?+

    Yes. A limited number of lower-fee places are held for people in genuine financial hardship. Ask on the free 20-minute introductory call — it is a normal question and it will not affect how the work is offered.

    Ready when you are

    Book a free 20-minute call with Billy.

    A short, no-pressure conversation to see if working together feels right. Or take the free 2-minute Burnout Tracker first to put words to where you are.

    If 1:1 therapy isn't the right fit right now, the Burnout Coach programme is a lower-cost, structured 8-week alternative you can work through at your own pace.

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