New Foundation Counselling

One of the biggest issues faced by construction workers in crisis is the lack of awareness of mental health issues and work related stress and lack of help on offer. Whilst some enlightened firms offer counselling and therapeutic services, many don’t, leaving employees feeling frustrated and alone.

Who’s got your back?

As an employer, you have certain responsibilities toward your staff - you no doubt run a tight ship and make sure that nobody ever sets foot on site without the right training, the right protective clothing and the right tools. You’ve done everything you can to ensure your employee’s physical safety but all of that may count for nothing if your staff are depressed, anxious or suffering from other stress related disorders. Most firms wish to work safely, engage a happy and effective workforce and improve profitability. Taking care of mental health helps with each of these objectives. New Foundation Counselling encourages employers to adopt processes that help spot the signs of mental health issues in employees and colleagues We support the ambitions of Mates in Mind whose remit is to encourage the workforce to:-

• Raise awareness and understanding of mental health in construction and mental ill-health
• Help people to understand who, when and where to get support
• Break the silence and stigma through promoting cultures of positive wellbeing throughout the industry.

We ask employers to take control - and responsibility - for your workforce and sign up our free two-day course on Mental Health First Aid. * The dynamic and innovative course, which will qualify participants as a Mental Health First Aider, provides an in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors which can contribute to a deterioration in an employee’s wellbeing for both men and women in construction. Combining knowledge with practical skills, the course will show you how to spot the signs and triggers of common mental health issues such as work related stress, encourage interpersonal skills such as non-judgmental listening and give you the confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress. Don’t leave it to someone else - sign up for our two-day course and be your workplace hero: First Sight - Spot the signs First Steps - Take action to offer help and support First Aid - Encourage treatment