welcome To beyond burnoutWe see you. We hear you.
You are not
Alone
This is a site for educators, aid workers, and social justice advocates navigating burnout, trauma, and the challenges of refusing, calling out, and dismantling systems. I specialize in supporting those in international development, education, and helping professions through a relational worldview approach—grounded in decolonized, anti-racist, intersectional, feminist, queer, and disability-affirmative practices.
Burnout in these fields isn’t just about overwork; it’s tied to the complexities of unlearning, reallocating privilege, and engaging in advocacy and social justice work, which can be deeply traumatic. The tools we’ve inherited often reproduce the very systems we seek to dismantle, leaving us stuck and depleted. I develop alternative tools and modalities to help us exist within these systems while working to transform or let them go entirely.
If you’re navigating these challenges, this is a space for understanding, renewal, and solidarity. We see you. We hear you. You are not alone.
what we can offer you
Tailored Support
for Your Healing and Unlearning Journey
Workshops & Group Sessions
Consultation & Training
Individual Coaching
meet your Guide"Hello, I'm Ella!
Welcome to Beyond Burnout. I am a PhD student and trauma therapist (in progress) dedicated to supporting individuals on their journeys of healing and transformation. My training specializes in decolonial, anti-racist, queer, and feminist perspectives, rooted in relational worldviews. With experience as a trauma specialist, education advisor, and international development professional, I focus on helping people navigate burnout, trauma, and the challenges of unlearning. I am committed to fostering connection, resilience, and well-being while addressing the root causes of inequality and promoting transformative social change.
How it WorksThreads to Weave Your Wellness Journey
01
We Connect
Building trust and creating a safe, supportive space for open dialogue and relational understanding.
02
We Identify Your
Unmet Needs
Identifying unmet needs, unspoken truths, and the systemic or personal barriers impacting your well-being.
03
We Plant Seeds
Sparking transformative insights and introducing practices rooted in relational and decolonial approaches.
04
We Grow
Together
Nurturing growth and resilience through community, connection, and continuous cycles of reflection and action.
Start Your Journey TodayReady to prioritize your well-being?
Schedule your first session with Ella and discover how embracing relational worldviews can help you embody community, cultivate wellness, and co-create the world we aspire to build.
relational worldview approachWe are connected to all Sentient Beings
A relational worldview recognizes that all life is interconnected. It invites us to honour the relationships between people, communities, and the Earth, fostering collective care, mutual support, and shared responsibility for the well-being of all. This is critical to addressing burnout.
Humans
Earth (elements, land, water)
Animals (More-than-Humans)
Spirit
learn moreBeyond Burnout
on Substack
Join us on Substack to explore relational trauma, decolonizing burnout, and reimagining healing in community.
Trauma is a crack, a rupture, a whisper at the edge of being—inviting us to lean in, to listen, to bridge
—and to unbecome.
Blog PostsBurnout is not only personal, its roots are Systemic
Explore our latest writings and resources on relational worldviews, the systemic roots of burnout, and pathways to collective healing for those in social justice spaces
Get in TouchHave questions or ready to get started?
Reach out to Ella today to schedule your appointment or inquire about our services.