Effective counselling helps individuals overcome a mental health issues impacting on their ability to attend or perform at work. Most individuals will have tried and struggled to get better themselves are incredibly grateful for their employer’s support. As well as the opportunity to access professional counselling months sooner than this might be available via the NHS. The benefits of employee counselling for employers is that it reduces the salary and staff replacement costs associated with an ongoing absence or productivity issue. Plus gives managers valued guidance on how to manage their communication with the employee. As well as an understanding of the value of work to recovery and how to increase work as symptoms improve.