Bringing positive psychology to the workplace

 What is a workplace Psychologist?

A workplace psychologist works with employees to manage a variety of issues that affect wellbeing and mental health. Most jobs will involve some increased stress at various points of time due to a range of factors either within the workplace or outside pressures, however, speaking to a workplace psychologist allows you to adopt a range of proven strategies to help overcome mental health difficulties and struggles within the workplace and to live a balanced life.


It has been found that occupational stress can result in significant problems for an individual's health and increase the risk of anxiety and mood-related problems when it reaches an excessive or chronic level. It is important to ensure you reach out for support early on to ensure you receive the best clinical outcome with your psychologist.


Signs you may need benefit from seeing a workplace psychologist?

  • Noticing poor physical conditions, safety issues, unrealistic deadlines, long hours, or an unmanageable workload within the workplace.
  • Experiencing uncertainty around responsibilities, job dissatisfaction, poor time management, difficulties in managing conflicting roles within an organization, or uncertainty about career growth within the company
  • Finding that you have not progressed in your career as discussed with your manager or being passed up for a job promotion,
  • Feeling lack of job security
  • Limited resources or support to attain standards, or experiencing poor support from management,
  • Experiencing interpersonal difficulty, conflict, harassment, discrimination or bullying Struggling with specific organizational structures. 
  • Experiencing office politics
  • Ongoing pressure to work or check emails outside of your normal work hours
  • Struggling with external stressors including long driving commutes, sleep difficulties, relationship breakdown, caring responsibilities, juggling study or an internship.    


How workplace psychologists can help?

A workplace psychologist usually works with employees to overcome work-related and personal issues that may affect workplace attitudes, performance, productivity, and personal wellbeing.


Our Melbourne-based psychologists at Positive Wellbeing Psychology provide solution-focused counseling and coaching for employees with personal and work-related issues. Conveniently our services are delivered via video conference with after hours and weekends sessions available


How Positive Wellbeing Psychology can help?

Our Melbourne psychologists are skilled in a range of therapies that can assist with workplace stress. Our complimentary matching service is conducted by our principal psychologist for every client to ensure you are matched to the best psychologist suited to your individual needs and therapy goals.

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