SM thanks TALKWORKS' employment support team

SM contacted TALKWORKS after experiencing a difficult time in the workplace which was impacting their mental health. Through working with one of our employment specialists, they were able to benefit from employment support and access support for returning to work.

“I can’t thank Dani enough for the incredible support she gave me during one of the most difficult times of my life. I had lost my mother and my long-term partner - I truly felt like I had lost everything. On top of that, I was having serious problems with my employer of 22 years.

“Dani went above and beyond to help me. With her expert HR knowledge and genuine compassion, she guided and supported me through a long and stressful process. When a grievance was raised against me by my line manager, Dani stood by me and helped me navigate it - and thankfully, the outcome was no further action. She also supported me in submitting a grievance of my own.

“The support I received from Dani was second to none. She is absolutely wonderful at her job, truly cares about the people she helps, and always goes the extra mile.

“Dani genuinely saved me. She deserves recognition for the incredible work she does and the compassion she shows.

“Thank you, Dani, for all of your help and support. You don’t know how much you saved me and how grateful I am to have a chance to start again.”

If you are experiencing low mood, stress or are feeling overwhelmed, help is available. TALKWORKS is a free NHS talking therapies service, made up of therapists and clinicians, who are here to help you to feel better. We also have employment specialists working within our service. Our employment support team can help in a number of ways, including offering workshops, helping with work-related stress, providing support if you are off sick and helping with job applications and with interview preparations. You must be receiving therapy from TALKWORKS to access our employment support. You can self-refer to TALKWORKS without needing to see a GP by completing our online self-referral form or by calling the team on 0300 555 3344. Our phone lines are open from Monday to Friday from 9am – 4:45pm.