Stress and burnout help Melbourne
Stuck in stress, burnout, confusion or overwhelm that just won’t budge? Tired of the cycle of low self-worth, chronic pain or fatigue with no real answers?
Somatic and nutritional therapy offers a powerful, body-based approach that gets to the root of what’s really going on, beyond just managing symptoms. These sessions combine mindset and emotional education with chemical and hormonal balancing, nervous system regulation, lifestyle and diet support to help you release stored stress, restore energy and feel like yourself again. This is how clarity returns, confidence rises and real healing begins.
Busy Professionals and Entrepreneurs
Parents and Caregivers
Health Professionals and Teachers
Highly Sensitive and Empathic Individuals
A holistic and integrative Approach to Stress and Burnout
Stress and burnout are not just emotional states, they are full-body experiences that affect your nervous system, hormones, digestion, immunity, energy and overall capacity to function. They disconnect you from yourself and your sense of vitality. That’s why my process addresses the whole of you, body, mind, emotions, energy and environment.
We begin with a comprehensive assessment to understand your physical, mental and emotional baseline, as well as your current tolerance for change. I explore your symptoms, health history, nutrition, lifestyle, thought patterns and relational dynamics to get a clear picture of what your body and nervous system are dealing with.
Often, burnout is linked to underlying inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances and neurological overload. Your ability to think clearly, regulate emotions and feel motivated relies heavily on your biochemistry being in balance and energy flowing with easy. If your body is struggling on a cellular level, no amount of mindset work will create lasting change.
That’s why I support you in rebalancing your system through personalised recommendations that may include:
- Nutritional guidance to correct deficiencies and imbalances and support gut-brain function
- Lifestyle shifts to improve sleep, energy, digestion and recovery
- Nervous system regulation techniques to reduce overwhelm and increase resilience
- Movement, breath and somatic awareness practices to reconnect you with your body
- Strategies to create more restorative rest, boundaries and connection in daily life
- Tools to create enhancing and nourishing relationships with others.
Once your system is supported and resourced, we can then explore deeper emotional patterns and gently work through deeply stored stress or trauma. Processing the hard stuff becomes easy and efficient this way as you need to feels safe, energised and strong. This way you can shift in months what would take you years with conventional talk therapy approaches.
I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities including Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, Sensorimotor Therapy, ACT, CBT, Compassionate Inquiry and Sound Therapy. All of this is brought together through my signature B.ME® Lifestyle framework, which supports your unique biology, psychology and soul essence.
This is not just about treating symptoms, it’s about creating a new way of living that supports energy, clarity, and lasting wellbeing. You’ll learn how to work with your body as an ally, reconnect with your inner guidance, and begin to feel like yourself again, empowered, clear and alive.
what my clients feel
Anca's approach to healing is gentle, knowledgeable and supportive. She ensures you are comfortable during your sessions and have you feeling lighter in your heart/body
Ketina
I had a very positive experience seeing Anca. I learnt a great deal about my body and mind through a number of methods. My gut health improved greatly, and my attitude towards eating changed. I use her relaxation methods to help me sleep and take time for me when stress starts to increase.
Not a day goes by that I don't think about what Anca taught me. Her knowledge and wisdom astounds me. Thank you.
Lisa
Working with Anca over the last 18mo has been transformative. I will admit I was sceptical at first, my body wasn't making it easy for Anca. Then I found that the sessions seemed to untangle emotional knots I didn't even realise were affecting me. The adjustments in my energy field translated into shifts in my mental and emotional state, I am feeling lighter, mentally clearer and calmer. I highly recommend Anca for anyone who is looking for a reset, growth and healing.
Teresa
How Somatic Therapy Helps with Stress and Burnout
Somatic therapy is a body-based approach that helps you resolve stress and burnout by working with your nervous system, not just your thoughts. When you're stuck in survival mode and are constantly overwhelmed, exhausted or anxious, talking about it alone often isn’t enough. Somatic therapy uses practices that gently bring awareness back to the body, allowing you to safely acknowledge where stress is stored and impact your body functioning. This way you can process stored stress, regulate your nervous system and build resilience from the inside out ensuring lasting results.
In sessions, we may use a blend of techniques such as Brainspotting, Polyvagal-informed exercises, Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Therapy, Breathwork, Sound therapy and grounding practices alongside chemical and hormonal balancing. These tools help you reconnect with your body, re-establish a sense of internal safety and expand your capacity to cope with life’s demands. Over time, this work reduces chronic tension, supports better emotional regulation and restores your natural energy. Instead of just managing symptoms, somatic therapy helps you rebuild from the root, so you can feel clear, balanced, energised, confident and fully present again.
Natural Ways to Recover from Burnout and Reclaim Your Energy
Burnout recovery requires more than rest, it requires chemical, hormonal and neurological balancing and reconnection. The body needs more than sleep to heal, it needs nourishment, regulation and rhythm. Natural recovery starts with supporting your nervous system through breath, movement, whole foods, hydration, and time in nature. It also means reducing inflammatory triggers, restoring healthy sleep, and aligning your lifestyle with your real needs. My B.ME® approach weaves together nutrition, somatic therapy, lifestyle strategies and energy awareness to support your full recovery. When you address all layers, body, mind, emotions and energy, you don’t just bounce back. You rebuild stronger, clearer and more alive than before. You become empowered and thriving knowing how to listen, self care and respond to anything life throws at you.
Live your best life
Feeling energised, well nourished, connected to your body, others and your environment are the prerequisites for a life well lived.
Create a self care based lifestyle
Create a balanced lifestyle, nutrition and self care routines that keeps you healthy, happy and thriving.
Become confident and empowered
Learn how your body, mind, and emotions work to achieve mastery of your body and mind feeling peak everyday
Never struggle again
Connected to SELF, you'll intuitively navigate life and health, effortlessly being able to know what to chose and when such that your needs and creative pursuits are always addressed.
Frequently Asked Questions – Stress & Burnout Support in Melbourne
How does somatic therapy help with stress and burnout?
Somatic therapy works by helping the body release stored tension and regulate the nervous system. Chronic stress and burnout often keep the body stuck in a fight-or-flight state. Through gentle body-based techniques, you can restore a sense of safety, calm and clarity. It’s especially effective when mental fatigue and emotional overwhelm have become physical.
What role does nutrition play in stress and burnout recovery?
Nutritional therapy supports the body’s biochemistry and energy systems. Chronic stress depletes vital nutrients, disrupts blood sugar balance, and affects hormones. We use targeted nutrition to replenish what’s missing, reduce inflammation and support adrenal and nervous system function — helping you regain energy, focus and mood stability.
What makes your approach to burnout support different in Melbourne?
At B-ME Lifestyle, I integrate somatic psychotherapy, nutritional therapy and lifestyle medicine to address both the physical and emotional causes of burnout. You won’t just get tips to manage stress — we’ll work together to restore your energy, balance your body, and rebuild your resilience from the inside out.
Who can benefit from your stress and burnout sessions in Melbourne?
These sessions are ideal for professionals, carers, healthcare workers, parents or anyone feeling physically drained, emotionally depleted, or stuck in survival mode. If you’ve tried other therapies and still feel exhausted or disconnected, this body-centred, holistic approach can help.
What happens in a typical stress and burnout consultation?
Each session is personalised. We begin with a full health and lifestyle assessment to understand how stress is affecting your body and mind. From there, I may incorporate somatic techniques, nutrition planning, nervous system regulation, and practical lifestyle shifts to support healing and recovery.
Are your services for stress and burnout claimable on private health insurance in Melbourne?
Some services may be eligible depending on your cover and the type of therapy provided. I can guide you on what may be claimable and provide appropriate invoices for submission to your fund.
Do you offer online sessions for stress and burnout support if I’m outside of Melbourne?
Yes. I offer both in-person consultations in Melbourne and online sessions Australia-wide. This gives you flexibility to access support no matter where you’re located.
Ready to Reclaim Your Energy and Balance?
If you’re feeling burnt out, disconnected or like you’ve lost your spark, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Book a session or reach out for a free intro call to explore whether this approach is right for you.