7. Examples of Counselor Burnout Mary has been a mental health counselor for 20 years. Her caseload includes the most severely disturbed clients in the center. She sees 8 to 10 clients a day leaving little time for paperwork.
8. Examples of Counselor Burnout Jim is a 41 yr, he has been a counselor for ten years. He finds himself becoming overwhelmed with stress. He comes home anxious, irritable, tired, angry and obsessed with his clients’ problems. He feels angry at many of his clients and his co-workers.