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Grief, Loss & Change Support in the Workplace

Trauma informed coaching for organisations supporting employees through change.

Significant loss can disrupt performance, wellbeing and team dynamics, yet many organisations find traditional EAPs don’t always suit. When employees need proactive, human support that isn’t counselling, I help bridge the gap with expert coaching and guidance.

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Supporting grief, loss & significant change in your organisation

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I work with forward thinking organisations to help employees process change safely, regain confidence, and rebuild professional momentum. The coaching provides people with the tools to manage transitions effectively and sustain performance at work.

This is not counselling or therapy; it’s professional coaching, grounded in psychological safety, empathy and evidence based approaches that enable recovery and performance.

Why this matters for your business

  • Reduced absence and presenteeism from unresolved grief and emotional overload
  • Improved engagement and performance through timely, targeted support
  • More confident people managers equipped to respond to grief and loss with empathy
  • A stronger culture of care, trust and wellbeing

Employee Coaching

1:1 Grief & change coaching for employees

A structured, employer-funded coaching programme supporting employees after significant personal or professional loss; such as bereavement, divorce, redundancy or restructuring.

 

Each programme is tailored to the individual’s circumstances and professional context, supporting a smooth transition from change to re-engagement at work.

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Format

Typically five 60-minute remote sessions delivered over 6–10 weeks, supported by reflection tools and practical exercises to consolidate progress.

Benefits for Your Organisation
  • Faster and more sustainable return to work
  • Increased employee focus, confidence and resilience
  • Clearer communication between HR, line managers and employees
  • Long-term capability for managing change constructively
Includes
  • Five 60-minute remote coaching sessions
  • Tailored support from a coach trained in grief and change
  • Digital workbooks and resources to support employee recovery

Return-to-Work Bereavement Coaching

A short, targeted programme designed to ease the transition back into work following bereavement.

Employees explore how loss affects their energy, focus and relationships at work, and develop strategies to adjust in ways that protect both wellbeing and performance.

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Format

Typically three 60-minute remote sessions, tailored to individual roles and responsibilities.

Benefits for Your Organisation
  • Smoother reintegration after absence
  • Reduced risk of burnout or disengagement
  • Increased retention and psychological safety
  • Better-equipped managers to support returners
Includes
  • Three 60-minute remote coaching sessions
  • Individualised support from a coach with specialist grief training
  • Guidance that complements wider wellbeing and absence management strategies
Common Focus Areas
  • Understanding how grief shows up at work and recognising triggers
  • Establishing realistic adjustments for a supported return
  • Rebuilding structure, purpose and self confidence
  • Developing tools for resilience and ongoing self management

Coaching vs Counselling vs Mentoring – What’s the Difference?

It’s important to distinguish between coaching, counselling, and mentoring when supporting employees through significant or traumatic change. Coaching is forward focused and practical, helping people rebuild confidence and performance, while counselling addresses clinical or emotional issues, and mentoring offers role specific guidance. Gemma’s trauma informed coaching supports employees to move forward with clarity and resilience, not therapy. You can read more about the differences in my blog, Mentor, Coach or Counsellor to better understand which is right for your organisation. 

If your organisation is preparing for or navigating major change, find out how coaching can help your people recover, re-engage and thrive.

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