Stress from work counts for the majority of days lost through sickness in the UK and over the last twenty years stress levels in individuals has increased dramatically.
Work related stress can result from a number of factors including more demands and commitments at work, redundancy, work place bullying, lack of job security, imbalance of home and work life or performance targets.
While many employers recognise that high demands are placed on employees; these demands can have a direct effect on job performance, and often begin a knock-on effect for other work related stresses to emerge. This can result in staff members feeling depressed, lethargic and with the perception that they have little or no value or voice in their workplace.
Discussing work related stress in therapy can help sufferers understand or develop strategies for dealing with stress and feel more confident and valued in their workplace.
If you or someone you know is suffering
Stress in the workplace can lead to bouts of depression, low self-esteem/self-confidence or an inability to perform. Recognising the reasons or triggers for stress can help sufferers understand how these have arisen and how to deal with these in the future. Exploring these issues with a counsellor can begin a process of understanding and can lead to better performance at work.