If something about this feels familiar, you’re not alone.
Parental burnout can happen when the stress of parenting becomes chronic and begins to outweigh the resources you have to cope. With the right support, it is possible to find more clarity, energy, and balance again.
No pressure, just a first conversation to see what you need.
Get a clearer picture of where you stand.
Parenting can be relentless, leaving you physically and emotionally drained. Once everyone else has been taken care of, there is often nothing left for you.
The constant mental load – from your child’s wellbeing to managing everyday life – can make it hard to switch off, be present, or enjoy the moment.
Whether it’s feeling like you’re not doing enough, losing patience, or questioning your decisions – the guilt can feel overwhelming.
Do you sometimes ‘lose it’ with your child(ren) or partner, reacting in ways you didn’t intend?
And afterwards, feel guilt, shame, or even question yourself as a parent?
Do you feel like you’re no longer the parent you used to be, or the one you wanted to be?
Parental burnout is a condition that can occur when the stress of parenting becomes chronic and outweighs the resources you have to cope with it.
In simple terms, it’s a long-term imbalance between stress and resources.
This concept is based on the work of leading researchers in parental burnout, including Roskam and Mikolajczak, who have developed an evidence-based understanding and approach to recovery.
Parental burnout can also co-exist with job burnout, anxiety or depression.
Parental burnout is more than just exhaustion. It’s a deeper emotional and physical depletion that can affect every aspect of your life.
Main symptoms:
You can love your children deeply and still feel this way.
Parental burnout is more common than many people realise and can affect parents in very different situations. It is not limited to mothers, parents of young children, or those working full time.
Wondering whether this is more than just ‘normal’ parenting stress?
Take the short self-test to get a clearer picture of where you stand.
You’ll receive your results by email, with the option to discuss them in a free consultation.
Parental burnout can affect a significant number of parents. Studies suggest prevalence rates between 8% and 36%, depending on context and methodology.
This self-test is based on the Brief Parental Burnout Scale (Aunola et al., 2021).
The first step is recognising that what you’re experiencing has a name – and that you don’t have to keep pushing through on your own.
With the right support, it is possible to move from exhaustion towards more energy, from anxiety towards greater confidence, and from guilt and shame towards self-compassion.
Recovery from parental burnout and relapse prevention is not a quick fix and not one-size-fits-all. It is a process that needs to be tailored to your specific situation and needs.
To explore how this could work for you, you’re welcome to book a Free Intro Call.
No pressure, just a first conversation to see what you need.
The ‘Back Into Balance’ programme is a personalised journey to support your recovery from parental burnout and help you create a more sustainable, balanced way of living and parenting.
This is not about adding more to your to-do list. It’s about creating space, restoring energy, and making practical changes that work in your real life.
We begin with a detailed parental burnout assessment to understand your specific situation, including your stressors and available resources.
From there, we define clear priorities and create a personalised coaching plan tailored to your needs.
Through our work together, you will be supported to:
3 months programme: 4 sessions + 1 follow-up: CHF 890.-
5 months programme: 8 sessions + 1 follow-up: CHF 1390.-
Recovery from parental burnout is not linear and not one-size-fits-all.
The duration and focus of the programme are based on your individual situation, including the level of burnout and the areas that need the most support.
I’m a mum who has experienced burnout myself, and I understand how deeply it can affect every aspect of your life.
Alongside this lived experience, I bring professional training as a parental burnout coach, as well as a background in yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.
I trained with leading researchers in parental burnout, Roskam and Mikolajczak (University of Louvain, Belgium), whose evidence-based approach underpins this programme.
My approach is both holistic and practical – combining scientific understanding with tools you can actually apply in your daily life.
If this resonates with you, you’re welcome to book a Free Intro Call to explore whether this programme is the right fit for you.
No pressure — just a first conversation to see what you need.
This programme is designed for mothers who feel that parenting has taken over their whole life and who are ready to make meaningful changes to restore more balance, energy, and ease.
The programme includes 1:1 coaching sessions every two weeks, either 4 or 8 sessions depending on the option chosen, plus one follow-up session one month after completion.
In addition, you’ll receive tools and exercises to integrate into daily life. Most clients find that setting aside around 2 to 3 hours per week is sufficient.
This programme is not a substitute for clinical therapy, particularly in cases of diagnosed anxiety or depression.
It is a targeted, evidence-based coaching approach focused specifically on parental burnout, combining practical strategies with tools from yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to support recovery and long-term prevention.
Back Into Balance is specifically designed for parental burnout and is based on the work of leading researchers in the field, Roskam and Mikolajczak (University of Louvain, Belgium).
It addresses the unique dynamics of parenting, including mental load, family systems, and the emotional impact of burnout, with practical tools tailored to daily life.
The 3-month and 5-month options allow for different levels of support, depending on your situation.
The recommendation is based on your initial assessment and the level of burnout you are experiencing, so that the programme is adapted to your needs.
While each situation is unique, clients often experience improved energy levels, better stress management, clearer communication, and a greater sense of balance and self-compassion.
Recovery is not always linear. If needed, we can extend the support or adjust the approach to continue working on the areas that require more attention.
