Blog & Updates
Dealing with Job Loss and Workplace Transition
19 October 2026
Losing a job, or changing careers, is more than a practical upheaval. Here are some ways to look after yourself through it.
Losing a job, being made redundant, or moving into a very different role can shake more than your income. Work is often tied up with our routine, our sense of purpose, our social life, and how we see ourselves. When that changes suddenly, it is normal to feel shock, anger, shame, anxiety, or a sense of grief, sometimes all in the same day.
Give yourself permission to feel it. There is no correct way to react to a workplace change, and trying to push the feelings away usually makes them louder. Naming what you are feeling, to yourself or to someone you trust, is a good first step.
Try to keep a little structure. Without the shape that work gives a day, time can blur and low mood can creep in. A regular wake-up time, some movement or fresh air, meals, and one or two small goals each day can help you feel steady while things are uncertain.
Be careful with the story you tell yourself. A job ending is an event; it is not a verdict on your worth. If your thoughts are running to "I'm a failure" or "I'll never recover from this", notice them, and ask what you would say to a friend in the same position.
Stay connected. Isolation tends to grow quietly during a period out of work. Reach out to friends, family, former colleagues, or a community group. Talking about the practical side, such as CVs, contacts and next steps, can help, and so can simply spending time with people who care about you.
Take the practical steps at your own pace. Check your entitlements, such as redundancy pay and social welfare supports, and break the search for the next role into small, manageable tasks rather than one overwhelming project. It is also a chance, if you want it, to ask what you would like your working life to look like next.
Know when to ask for support. If low mood, worry, poor sleep, or hopelessness are lasting or getting in the way of daily life, speaking with a counsellor or psychotherapist can help you work through the change and find your footing. Career transitions are one of the areas I support clients with, and you are welcome to get in touch for an introductory call.
If you are ever in crisis, please contact Pieta House on 1800 247 247 or Samaritans on 116 123, both free. You are not alone.
What Is Therapy?
19 October 2026
A plain-English look at what counselling and psychotherapy are, and what they can offer.
Therapy is an interventional treatment aimed at helping individuals manage and/or resolve mental health concerns, emotional challenges, and specific behavioural issues. With the guidance of a counsellor or psychotherapist, it can help you better understand yourself, offering insight, increasing self-awareness, and empowering you to make changes.
A main focus of therapy is to better comprehend our thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behaviour in order to foster growth and healing. This happens through developing healthier coping mechanisms, which in turn improves both mental health and overall well-being.
Is Therapy Right for You?
19 October 2026
Therapy isn't only for crisis points. It can support growth, too.
Therapy is beneficial for everyone, whether you're navigating challenges, seeking personal growth, or simply aiming to enhance your mental well-being. It offers a confidential, non-judgemental space where you can reflect, reset, and progress at your own pace.
Take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life by getting in touch to schedule a session.
Welcome to the blog
19 October 2026
A place for updates, reflections, and notes from the therapy room.
This space will carry news, short reflections, and updates from Hadisfar Health.
New posts will appear here soon.
Managing Work Stress and Burnout
19 August 2026
How to spot the early signs of burnout, and small, realistic steps to protect your well-being at work.
Everyone has demanding weeks at work. Stress becomes a concern when it stops easing, when the pressure is constant and rest no longer seems to restore you. Burnout is what can follow: a state of deep physical and emotional exhaustion, often with growing cynicism about work and a feeling that nothing you do makes a difference.
Burnout rarely arrives overnight. Early signs can include trouble switching off, poor sleep, irritability, headaches or tension, dreading the working day, difficulty concentrating, and pulling away from people or things you usually enjoy. Noticing these early gives you more room to act.
Start by getting clear on what is draining you. Is it workload, lack of control, unclear expectations, difficult relationships, or a mismatch with your values? Different sources need different responses, and writing it down can make a tangled feeling easier to understand.
Set boundaries where you can. This might mean a firm finish time, not checking email in the evening, taking your breaks, or saying "I can do that by Friday, but not alongside this other task". Boundaries are not a lack of commitment; they are what make sustained good work possible.
Protect your recovery. Sleep, movement, time outdoors, and activities that have nothing to do with work are not luxuries. Even short pauses during the day, such as a few slow breaths or a walk around the block, help your nervous system settle.
Talk to someone. A manager, HR, a colleague, a friend, or an employee assistance programme can all be useful, and many workplaces offer free counselling sessions that people never use. Sharing the load early often changes how heavy it feels.
Be kind to yourself. Burnout is not a personal failing; it usually reflects too much demand for too long. Ask what is realistic to change now, and what might need a bigger conversation, or a bigger change, later.
If stress is affecting your sleep, mood, relationships, or health, therapy can help you understand your patterns, build coping tools, and decide what needs to change. Work-related stress is something I support clients with, and you are welcome to book an introductory call. If you are in crisis, please contact Pieta House on 1800 247 247 or Samaritans on 116 123, both free. You are not alone.