Boost Workplace Wellbeing with Recovery Counselling for Employees on Sick Leave

Workplace absenteeism due to mental health concerns such as anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, and trauma is on the rise. In the UK, the average number of sick days taken by employees has surged by 55% since 2019[1]. For employees who are off work for extended periods, the lack of a tailored recovery plan can lead to avoidable prolonged absence, increased anxiety about returning to work, and diminished productivity upon their return.

Introducing Wellbeing Partners’ Recovery Counselling Service
At Wellbeing Partners, we understand the unique challenges that employees face when navigating a period of sick leave. That’s why we’ve designed a cost-effective, professional support service to help employees recover more effectively—both physically and mentally—while preparing them for a smooth return to work.

Our Recovery Counselling service provides employees on sick leave with a set of tailored, 50-minute online sessions with experienced workplace mental health professionals. Employees receive expert support to manage anxiety, burnout, stress, insomnia, depression, bereavement and grief, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties—issues that can significantly affect their health and productivity.

How We Help
Our Recovery Counselling service equips employees with practical tools to:

  • Recover and maintain their wellbeing
  • Build resilience and coping skills
  • Navigate the sometimes anxiety-filled process of returning to work
  • Restore their overall wellbeing and capacity to flourish in the workplace

Why Choose Wellbeing Partners?

  • Expert Support: Our team consists of fully qualified and experienced workplace mental health professionals, each with a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience and professional association membership
  • Tailored Approach: Each employee is provided with confidential sessions to improve their mental wellbeing, including a wellbeing recovery plan that is based on their individual needs
  • Convenient Access: Sessions take place online, making it easy for employees to access support from the comfort of their own space
  • Cost-Effective: Our service provides a budget-friendly solution to help employees recover and return to work with confidence.

By offering Recovery Counselling, you’re not just supporting your employees during their sick leave; you’re also investing in their long-term wellbeing and productivity. Helping employees return to work with confidence and resilience benefits your business, too—by reducing the risk of longer-term absence and supporting a healthier, more engaged workforce.

Contact us below to learn more about how Wellbeing Partners can support your employees through their recovery journey.

[1] https://www.peoplehr.com/en-gb/resources/blog/sick-leave-report-how-are-different-industries-faring/#:~:text=The%20current%20status%20of%20sick%20leave%20in%20the%20UK,-To%20do%20a&text=Nationally%2C%20the%20report%20has%20revealed,compared%20to%20120%2he s0in%202022.

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