Mental Health Coaching for Employees

Mental health coaching is a growing trend in corporate wellness initiatives. Mental health coaching provides individuals with structured support to strengthen wellbeing and achieve personal or professional growth. A mental health coach focuses on building resilience, increasing engagement, developing practical strategies, and helping people move towards future goals.

Unlike therapy, which often explores past experiences or clinical diagnoses, coaching is forward-looking and centred on present challenges and ambitions. It offers a proactive approach to enhancing mental health and equipping individuals with the tools to thrive in both work and life.

Our coaching sessions are designed to be flexible and effective. They can be delivered one-to-one or in small groups, most often online, with each session lasting 60 minutes. Sessions are typically scheduled weekly or bi-weekly, and we recommend a minimum of six to achieve meaningful results.

Because the process is centred on the individual, coaching can be tailored to align with specific professional development goals. In addition to structured programmes, sessions can also be booked on demand, giving employees access to support precisely when they need it.

Human-led and person-focused, Altruist coaching is built on genuine connection and understanding, ensuring every individual feels heard, supported, and empowered. The key benefits of mental health coaching for employees include:

Increasing confidence and self-awareness

Employees gain a deeper understanding of their strengths, values, and working styles. With improved self-awareness, they are better able to manage workloads and make decisions aligned with their goals.

Preventing and managing burnout

Coaching helps individuals recognise early signs of stress and overwhelm, develop healthier boundaries, and create sustainable working practices. This proactive support reduces the risk of burnout and supports long-term wellbeing.

Supporting personal growth and development

Coaching encourages employees to explore their goals and potential, both professionally and personally. This fosters a sense of progress and fulfilment, boosting motivation and overall job satisfaction.

Equipping employees with practical coping tools

Coaches share evidence-based techniques and strategies to navigate challenges such as high-pressure situations, organisational change, or conflict. These tools enable staff to respond constructively to stressors.

Building resilience and managing stress more effectively

Employees learn how to adapt positively to setbacks and maintain focus during demanding periods. Over time, this strengthens resilience and supports sustained performance.

Enhancing engagement and retention

When people feel supported and empowered, they are more engaged in their roles and more committed to the organisation. This leads to improved productivity, reduced turnover, and a healthier workplace culture.

Strengthening communication and interpersonal relationships

Coaching helps individuals develop active listening, and constructive communication skills. This improves collaboration, strengthens team dynamics, and reduces workplace conflict.

The Altruist coaching team brings together over 3,500 hours of combined experience, with each coach accredited by respected organisations such as the Association for Coaching, the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and the Institute of Leadership. Take a look at some of our coaching profiles below:

Katie Buckingham – Founder of Altruist and an experienced workplace wellbeing coach and consultant, Katie holds a Level 7 qualification in Coaching and Mentoring from the Institute of Leadership. She combines evidence-based methodologies with extensive real-world experience to help organisations foster resilient and positive workplace cultures.

Known for her direct approach, Katie is committed to making wellbeing support both practical and sustainable, enabling employees and leaders to thrive.

Rob Edwards – Rob is an accomplished wellness coach and facilitator with extensive experience working alongside leadership teams and professionals across multiple sectors. His work focuses on strengthening resilience, promoting men’s mental health, and supporting individuals to build greater confidence and self-awareness.

With a style that balances encouragement and constructive challenge, Rob helps clients uncover new ways of thinking, improve relationships, and create sustainable change. He is also a certified NeuroChange Practitioner and Neurodiversity Coach.

Stephanie Charles – With more than 20 years’ experience in the learning and development field, Stephanie combines her expertise with her background as an accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor through The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.

Her coaching style is characterised by warmth and clarity, providing individuals and teams with the tools to grow in confidence, strengthen communication, and navigate change with greater ease.

Our coaching is primarily delivered online, but we are based in Birmingham and have extensive experience providing face-to-face sessions across the Midlands and London, tailored to your organisation’s requirements.

We charge £150 + VAT per coaching session for employees.