Our Employment Advice Service offers free, confidential support to people who are experiencing difficulties at work or finding it hard to gain employment due to stress, anxiety or depression. We will work with you to explore your options, build confidence and support you to take practical steps towards your employment goals. To access this service, you will need to be receiving therapy through Bromley Talking Therapies.
We can help you to access support in the following areas.
We can support you to:
- Set realistic and meaningful goals
Work with you to identify your employment goals and develop a personalised action plan based on your strengths, skills and interests.
- Access one-to-one support
Meet regularly with a dedicated Employment Advisor who will guide you, review progress and provide ongoing support.
- Overcome barriers to work
Identify challenges such as confidence, skills or external factors, and agree on practical ways to address them.
- Improve your CV and applications
Support you in developing a clear CV and complete application forms, including writing effective cover letters.
- Prepare for interviews
Help you build confidence and practise interview skills so you feel ready and prepared.
We can support you to:
- Plan a phased return to work
Develop a return-to-work plan that takes account of your mental health and supports long-term wellbeing.
- Set achievable goals
Agree on realistic steps to help you build confidence and readiness for returning to work.
- Consider reasonable adjustments
Explore workplace adjustments that may help you carry out your role more effectively.
- Receive personalised support
Ensure support is tailored to your needs and circumstances.
- Make informed decisions about disclosure
Guide on sharing information about your health with your employer, so you can decide what feels right for you.
We can support you to:
- Prepare for workplace conversations
Help you feel confident speaking with your manager, HR, Occupational Health, GP or union representative. - Talk about mental health at work
Support you to discuss your mental health in a way that feels safe and appropriate.
- Identify practical solutions
Work with you to understand any difficulties and agree on manageable ways to support you at work.
- Plan for the future
Support decisions about if and when to share health information with your employer.
- Raise concerns appropriately
Help you communicate concerns clearly and constructively, including discussions around reasonable adjustments.
To be referred to Employment Support, please speak to your therapist or the clinician carrying out your initial screening. You will then be offered a telephone screening by a member of the team who will discuss your employment support needs with you. After screening, you’ll be advised of which support is best placed to assist with your needs – this may be support from our in-house employment team or from one of our partner services in the borough, depending on the type of support needed and service capacity.
