Stress Management
The Way Out of Stress Starts with Calm. Not with Advice
Many people wait to address their stress until they have more time or energy. But time and energy rarely show up on their own—they come from taking care of the stress.
A typical strategy when stress becomes overwhelming is to change jobs or make other major decisions in the hope that the stress will disappear along with whatever triggered it. That can certainly be part of the solution—but it is never a good place to start. Just as changing the tires on a car that has run out of fuel won't help, changing jobs won't help if you are already burned out.
Stress must be handled as a physical problem first—not a self-development problem. Once your energy is back, you can deal with changes.
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Since I am relocating abroad starting August 1st, I exclusively offer online stress management. This gives you complete flexibility to receive help and guidance from the comfort of your home.
The Self-Help Trap: When Good Advice Only Makes It Worse.
When we are stressed, everything feels important, and it becomes hard to prioritize. This damages your self-confidence—and many interpret the symptoms as personal weaknesses, demanding even more of themselves to "fix" it.
But it is rarely a self-confidence issue or a self-development goal. It is a stress problem that needs to be treated as such.
The way out isn't coaching on how to "say no" or how to just let things go. It's about rest, clearly defining your tasks—and in some cases, taking a leave of absence.
The abundance of good self-improvement advice from podcasts often just leads to higher expectations of what you should be doing—and keeps you stuck in the cycle of stress. The way out requires professional help, not more advice.
Client Testimonial
“I am in a much better place now—far better than before the period of stress. Mariam has been incredibly supportive throughout the entire program. She worked on two fronts simultaneously: helping me through the stress and equipping me with tools so I avoid ending up there again.
The tools remain very useful even after the program has ended. I give Mariam my warmest recommendations."
Mikkel, IT start-up founder
The Way Out of Stress: Start with Your Physical Energy, Not Self-Development
You're noticing the symptoms: heart racing, neck tension, poor sleep, forgetting things. The pressure grows, and you're wondering how much longer you can keep going.
You've probably tried to deal with stress by canceling personal appointments, working faster, withdrawing from social activities. But the more you try to control it by "doing something about it," the more your nervous system reacts.
Think of your stress state like a mobile phone down to 8% battery.
You don't download a new app to make your phone last longer. You charge it. And the lower the battery level, the longer it takes to charge. It's exactly the same with stress.
That's why we don't start with self-reflection and new action strategies—that just uses up energy you don't have right now.. We start by assessing your stress level, clarifying what you need, and giving you specific next steps with your workplace and doctor, and involving your support system so they can be a source of support rather than yet another expectation.
Book a session here — or continue to learn more about the two phases of the program.
How the Stress Management Program Works
Phase 1: Rest and Physiological Stabilization
Here, we focus on calming your nervous system. No new development strategies, no optimization.
We assess your stress level and guide you through discussions with your employer and doctor. If you're on sick leave, I'll help you actually achieve the rest that sick leave is meant to provide—because many people replace work with other activities, and then it loses its purpose.
Phase 2: Self-Development and Return to the Workplace
When your energy is back, we'll work on how you use your resources without overusing them—so there's room for both professional ambitions and personal well-being.
If you’ve been on sick leave, we’ll work with your workplace to create a plan for your return. The focus is on better habits and a clearer distinction between your own responsibilities and those of others - so that your role and your mandate drive the decisions, not feelings.
My Professional Background
Authorized Psychologist · Specializing in Stress Management & Organizational Psychology
Since 2014, I have been working on stress management and well-being among employees and managers—particularly those in roles such as consultants and knowledge workers, where the nature of the work is fluid and it is difficult to know when one has done “enough.”
I combine clinical stress therapy with insights from organizational psychology and an MSc in Strategic HRM from King's College London. This means I address both your symptoms and the organisational context you're navigating.
As a former management consultant and in my current private practice, I have worked with Danish and international companies. This experience means I understand the world my clients work in—something they themselves highlight makes a crucial difference.
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