Therapy For Work-Related Stress
Access Support For Stress At Work
Everyone experiences stress at work from time to time. However, if left unaddressed, work-related stress can leave employees struggling and in need of extra support.Â
At Onebright, we provide expert, evidence-based mental health services to help individuals better manage stress at work.Â
We support over 200 businesses across the UK to create happier, healthier workplaces by offering end-to-end support, such as therapy, mental health training, and consultancy.Â
Get in touch with our team today to find out how we can help protect the mental health and wellbeing of your team and improve employee ROI.Â
The Impact Of Stress On Work Performance
Work-related stress can result in a range of symptoms that ultimately impact staff wellbeing and day-to-day work performance. Common symptoms of work stress and their impact include:
Difficulty concentrating
Individuals who are feeling stressed may find it challenging to focus on tasks, retain information, and prioritise workloads. They may take longer to complete tasks, make more mistakes, or struggle to manage conflicting priorities.
Fatigue and low energy
Stress can cause difficulties sleeping, resulting in tiredness and low energy. This can slow decision-making, reduce motivation to complete tasks, and make it more difficult to stay engaged throughout day-to-day work life.
Feeling overwhelmed
Staff members feeling stressed about conflicting deadlines or high workloads may feel easily overwhelmed. It might reduce their confidence, cause them to miss important deadlines, and make them avoid tasks that are challenging or stressful.
Increased anxiety
Prolonged stress can have a negative effect on emotional wellbeing. Individuals may experience higher levels of anxiety or irritability, which can make communicating and collaborating with other colleagues or stakeholders more difficult.
Reduced motivation
If a team member feels persistently stressed, their work can feel less rewarding. Even if they were previously engaged in their role, stress can reduce motivation, productivity, creativity, and willingness to contribute to the organisation as a whole.
Experiencing physical symptoms
Work-related stress can cause a range of physical symptoms including muscle tension and headaches. This can make it harder to work comfortably, increase sickness absences, and reduce the quality of work output.
Common Causes Of Stress At Work
Unrealistic goals, deadlines, or excessive workloads
Uncertainty about job responsibilities or job role
A lack of control over job responsibilities or processes
Feeling unsupported or undervalued by managers and colleagues
Experiencing workplace bullying, harassment, or discrimination
Organisational changes related to job role, team structure, or management
Lack of training or progression
Expert Mental Health Support For Managing Work-Related Stress
At Onebright, we offer mental health services for workplaces that aim to reduce the impact of work-related stress and teach individuals to manage their stress more effectively. Explore our key services below:
Therapy and counselling
Our high-quality therapy and counselling sessions aim to help employees understand the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours behind their work-related stress. Evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) help develop practical strategies for managing stress at work and improving overall mental wellbeing.
Therapy services 
Mental health training
We provide mental health training that help managers build confidence in recognising the signs of work-related stress and how to appropriately support affected team members. It can help build a more open work environment where conversations about mental health are destigmatised and start earlier.
Wellbeing consultancy
Our workplace wellbeing consultancy services provide valuable insights into the challenges impacting staff members, causes of stress at work, and what initiatives or policies would help address these issues. It helps workplaces build a happier, healthier, and more supportive working environment.
Consultancy services
£45bn annual cost to UK employers of poor mental health
5-6x return on investment in audit and training
350+ training sessions delivered every year
How Our Workplace Stress Support Can Help You
Improved productivity
Supporting employees to better manage their work stresses can improve their ability to concentrate, manage workload, and prioritise tasks, ultimately making them more productive.
Reduced absenteeism
Persistent stress can cause staff absences. Providing easy access to work stress support can encourage employees to seek help before symptoms become more severe and require time off for recovery.
Increased employee engagement
Employees who feel supported by their employer are more likely to feel engaged with their job role and connected to their organisation. Engaged employees will feel more motivated to produce high-quality work.
Improved staff retention
Supporting employees with their mental health demonstrates a commitment to their wellbeing. This can build trust and loyalty, making it less likely people will look for work elsewhere and improving retention of talented and experienced team members.
Healthier workplace culture
Investing in mental health support helps normalise conversations around stress and other wellbeing challenges. This can make employees feel more confident in seeking help when they need it. Encouraging early intervention can prevent issues from growing and starting to impact wellbeing and work performance.
Better work output and performance
Workplace stress support can help improve work output and performance by developing a more resilient workforce. When individuals can effectively manage stress levels, they are better positioned to deliver high-quality work and respond to changing demands and organisational changes.
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"Great experience with the CBT therapy provided by Onebright. I had 8 online CBT sessions and the sessions were very helpful and have enabled me to change the way I manage my emotions and reactions on a daily basis significantly improving the quality of my work life."
FAQs
Yes, we offer online therapy sessions to support individuals with work stress, as well as in-person therapy.
In the UK, employers are legally required to protect the mental health and wellbeing of their staff, including work-related stress. They must carry out stress risk assessments to identify any potential causes of stress, how they might impact workers, and what actions they can take to address root causes.
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