Employee Assistance Program

What is an Employee Assistance Program

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An Employee Assistance Program, or EAP as it is often referred to, is fundamentally a counselling service that is paid for by your employer. Most businesses and local companies who provide an Employee Assistance Program, consider it an investment in their staff and will cover you for up to six sessions. The basic premise is that when you are being the best version of yourself, when you are happy in your work, you are;

  • More effective in the workplace
  • There are fewer absences
  • More productive
  • Enjoy greater job satisfaction 

What Sorts of Things Can Be Addressed in Your EAP Sessions?

The aim of the Employee Assistance Program is to provide you, the employee, the opportunity to identify and resolve both work and personal problems that may impact on your wellbeing and performance. The kinds of issues that are often addressed in EAP sessions include;

  • Communication problems
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Relationship issues
  • Health concerns
  • Substance abuse
  •  Financial problems
  • Depression
  • Legal issues
  • Difficulties adjusting to change

 How the EAP Works

Transformational Therapy provides EAP support to the staff of a number of local businesses. It is best for you to speak to your employer or direct up-line manager about how to access the service, and to clarify the number of sessions you are covered for.   

The Benefits of EAP to Companies and Small Business

If you are an employer in the Albury Wodonga region, and would like to weigh the benefits against costs, of providing an Employee Assistance Program for your workforce, you can take a look at industry findings here, and this post may also be of interest to you. 

Please contact us to discuss your needs. You can contact Karen personally by telephone on 0409 777 116 or by email at karenseinor@transformationaltherapy.com.au.