Therapy for Anxiety, Stress and Burnout in Inverness and the Highlands

Support for Anxiety, Stress, and Burnout in Inverness

Anxiety is a natural response to stress, your bodies way of keeping you alert and safe. Your body activates “fight or flight” response in the face of threat. This reaction is designed to help you respond to immediate danger but for some people anxiety doesn’t fade when the moment passes. When it becomes constant or overwhelming, it can interfere with your daily life, relationships, and wellbeing. At Highland Psychological Services, we offer tailored therapy to help you understand and manage anxiety, stress, and emotional fatigue in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Understanding Anxiety

Anxiety can show up in many different ways, including:

• Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Excessive worry about everyday situations

• Social Anxiety: Fear of judgement or rejection in social settings

• Panic Disorder: Sudden, intense panic attacks

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Emotional distress after trauma

• Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviours to manage anxiety

If anxiety is affecting your work, sleep, or relationships, therapy can help you break the cycle and find relief.

Stress, Burnout, and Emotional Exhaustion

Chronic stress and burnout often come from life’s ongoing pressures — from work and caregiving to relationship strain. You might feel mentally foggy, physically tense, emotionally drained, or disconnected from others.

Signs of Burnout Include:

• Trouble relaxing or sleeping

• Fatigue and low motivation

• Feeling overwhelmed or detached

• Physical symptoms like headaches or muscle tension

Burnout often affects high-achievers who push through stress — even when rest is what’s most needed.

How We Can Help

Our therapists provide a calm, confidential space to help you:

• Understand the root of your anxiety or burnout

• Develop healthier boundaries and coping strategies

• Rebuild your sense of purpose and emotional resilience

• Reconnect with joy, rest, and self-compassion

We use an integrative, personalised approach tailored to your needs supporting you to reset, recover, and feel more like yourself again.