Struggling with Motivation?

Motivation isn’t just about willpower. When you’re feeling unmotivated, especially in the face of pressure, expectations, or uncertainty, it can feel like something is wrong with you. But motivation is complex, and it’s deeply tied to emotional, cognitive, and even physiological states.

Whether you’re a student who can’t seem to start the assignment, a professional procrastinating on deadlines, or someone stuck in a cycle of avoidance and guilt, the experience of low motivation can be frustrating and demoralizing. You may want to move forward, but can’t seem to start. Or you start, but can’t maintain momentum.

Motivation challenges can show up in different ways:

• Cognitive symptoms – racing thoughts, perfectionism, self-doubt, or mental fog

• Emotional symptoms – overwhelm, anxiety, irritability, shame, or flatness

• Behavioural symptoms – procrastination, distraction, avoidance, difficulty starting and completing tasks

• Physical symptoms – fatigue, restlessness, tension, or a sense of mental burnout

You can expect help unpacking what’s really driving (or blocking) your motivation. That might mean exploring underlying perfectionism or fear of failure, working with attention difficulties, or learning how to reconnect with personal values and intrinsic goals. Together, we’ll explore what matters to you—and what might be getting in the way of action.

We’ll also develop concrete strategies to support follow-through, reduce avoidance, and build self-trust—without relying on shame or unrealistic expectations.

You don’t have to feel “motivated” to begin therapy. You just need a bit of curiosity about what’s holding you back—and a willingness to explore what could help you move forward.