Services

Employee Assistance & Corporate counselling Service

Mental health difficulties and concerns can have a significant impact on both employees and employers. If an employee is experiencing mental health difficulties and/or emotional distress it is highly likely that this will impact upon their performance within the workplace. This can result in financial costs and HR challenges, including the need to manage long term absences.  

We know that 1 in 6.8 employees experience mental health problems and 9% report thoughts of suicide and/or self harm. 12.7% of staff sickness absence days can be attributed to mental health problems, with 51% of long term sick leave accounted for by stress, anxiety and depression. Data also suggests that employees feel under-supported by their employers when it comes to mental health, and that a third of managers do not feel equipped to manage and support staff who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

So what can Open Door Counselling offer?

• A rapid and timely response that bypasses long NHS waiting times for counselling, which can be in excess of 12 months

• 1-2-1 face to face confidential counselling from our beautiful premises in Edgbaston

• 1-2-1 virtual confidential counselling for employees who are not located in Birmingham

• Person Centred Counselling, which empowers clients to identify their difficulties and seek a long-term sustainable solution

• Bespoke ‘Return to work care package’ for employees returning to work after a period of absence

• Group Therapy/Workshops for up to 4 employees

• ‘Supporting employees who have mental health difficulties’ – half or full day workshop for Managers/Leaders/Mental Health First Aiders 

• Ad hoc support for family members of employees in need of support.

What are the benefits of employee counselling

• Lower rates and risk of work-related ill mental health

• Increase employee engagement and satisfaction

• Reduced costs associated with absenteeism and other associated costs

• Increased employee productivity

• Reduced vacancy rates

• Establish a positive, open mental health culture within your workplace

Find out more

If you are interested in any of the above, want to know more, or are interested in a quote for any of the services available please contact Carmel Mullan-Hartley (Chief Executive) on 07702 415419 or email carmel@opendoorcounselling.org.uk

Our counsellors are all fully qualified, experienced and are subject to Enhanced DBS checks.