Stress is now one of the biggest challenges facing UK workplaces. It affects energy, focus, confidence, communication and performance — and when it is left unchecked, it can quickly lead to absence, burnout and disengagement.
The latest Health and Safety Executive figures show that 964,000 workers in Great Britain were suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2024/25. Work-related ill health and injury led to 40.1 million working days lost, with an estimated cost of £22.9 billion in 2023/24.
CIPD and Simplyhealth also report that UK employees were off sick for an average of 9.4 days over the previous year, with mental ill health among the main causes of long-term absence and stress a leading cause of both short- and long-term absence.
Pressure Is Inevitable. Burnout Isn’t.
A certain amount of pressure can motivate people and sharpen performance. But when pressure becomes constant, recovery disappears and people feel they have no space to think, stress starts to take over.
It can show up as poor sleep, irritability, low confidence, difficulty concentrating, more mistakes, emotional reactions or simply feeling overwhelmed. Spotting these signs early — and responding well — can make a real difference.
How Wellbeing Coaching Helps
Wellbeing coaching gives people time and space to understand what is driving their stress and what needs to change. It helps individuals build practical strategies, healthier boundaries, stronger confidence and more sustainable ways of working.
For employers, coaching can complement wider wellbeing support by helping people take action before stress becomes absence, burnout or performance decline.
A Simple Resilience Framework
My wellbeing coaching approach focuses on five connected pillars of resilience:
- Energy — protecting rest, recovery and sustainable habits.
- Future focus — creating clarity, direction and purpose.
- Inner drive — rebuilding confidence and motivation.
- Flexible thinking — improving perspective and problem-solving.
- Strong relationships — strengthening communication and support.
Support That Helps People Perform Without Burning Out
Whether you want to support individuals, managers or whole teams, wellbeing coaching offers practical, confidential support that helps people recognise stress patterns, build resilience and take positive steps forward.
It can be delivered as one-to-one coaching, group resilience workshops or a tailored wellbeing programme for your organisation.
Ready to help your people manage pressure, protect their wellbeing and perform at their best?
Get in touch to explore wellbeing coaching for you, your team or your organisation.
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