Workplace Mental Health Coaching

I help workplaces reduce conflict and improve wellbeing through trauma-informed, somatic coaching. My approach teaches leaders and teams how to pause, regulate their reactions, and communicate with clarity instead of reactivity. By understanding the human needs and emotional patterns that drive conflict, individuals learn to respond with grounded presence, strengthen relationships, and contribute to a healthier, more resilient work culture.

Key statistics Workplace Mental Health in Malta 2025

88% of employees report poor mental wellness due to work

  • According to the MISCO Employee Well‑being at the Workplace 2025 report, 88% of Malta’s employees say they have experienced poor mental wellness at work at some point.

54% of managers report being physically and mentally exhausted (burnout)

  • A survey by The Malta Chamber and Willingness found that 54% of managers say they are burned out, mentally and physically. TVMnews.mt
  • Additionally, 30% of employees perceive that their boss is stressed.

Mental health disclosure & support

  • 66% of employees have never disclosed unmanageable stress or mental health struggles to their employer.

Around 120,000 citizens, or more than one in six, live with a mental health disorder, with anxiety and depression being cited as the most commonly reported conditions.

In the MISCO 2025 survey, 57% of employees say their job is “often stressful” and another 9% feel constantly stressed. The Malta Business Weekly

Key stressors include heavy workload (43%), relentless pressure (42%), and tight deadlines (41%). The Malta Business Weekly

On the emotional front: 34% report excessive worry or anxiety, and 28% social withdrawal. The Malta Business Weekly

Additionally, 30% of employees perceive that their boss is stressed. TVMnews.mt

Key Data / Research About Impact of Mental Health Coaching / Support

CuraLinc Study (Peer‑Reviewed) on Mental Health Coaching

  • Productivity: Average 32% increase in self-reported productivity after coaching. landing.curalinc.com
  • Depression Symptoms: 66% reduction in the severity of depression symptoms. landing.curalinc.com
  • Absenteeism: On average, participants missed 5.9 fewer hours of work per month after coaching. landing.curalinc.com
  • ROI: They found an average return of US$ 5.39 for every US$ 1 invested — based on productivity gains, healthcare cost savings, etc. landing.curalinc.com

Global Wellness Institute – Coaching for Stress / Employee Performance

  • In a 12-week coaching program, 86% of participants were in a high or moderate stress category at the start, which dropped to 47% after several hours of coaching. Global Wellness Institute
  • 77% of participants noted an improvement in their job performance during the program. Global Wellness Institute

Mind Lab Coaching Case Study

  • In a company using individual coaching, they reported a 62.24% increase in productivity (as self-assessed and by supervisors). Mind Lab
  • Their financial projection: revenue increase tied to this productivity growth was €842,449 over a year in that particular company. Mind Lab

Broader Mental Health Program Studies

  • According to some analyses, companies that implement mental health support / wellness programs can see 15–25% increases in productivity. journal.ppipbr.com
  • Some wellness programs claim a 4–6x return on investment for every dollar put into mental health, via productivity, reduced absenteeism, lower health costs. thehealinghubwellness.co.uk

Workplace Mental Health Coaching and Conflict Transformation

Using the Power of the Pause™ Methodology

Workplace stress, conflict, and communication problems rarely come from the situation itself. They come from human triggers, past experiences, and nervous system patterns that show up under pressure. My coaching helps leaders and teams learn to pause, self-regulate, and respond with clarity instead of reacting from old patterns.

Through trauma-informed, somatic-based coaching, I help organizations create a healthier, more emotionally intelligent culture where people collaborate better and handle conflict with confidence.

Core Services

1. Leadership and Manager Coaching (3 to 6 months)

This is the primary and most effective offering.

Leaders influence the emotional climate of the entire workplace. When they learn to regulate their own reactions and communicate clearly, the whole team becomes calmer and more productive.

Leaders learn:

  • How to navigate conflict with confidence
  • Somatic regulation tools they can use in real time
  • How to communicate with clarity and compassion
  • How to mirror employees in a constructive way
  • How to recognise and manage their own triggers
  • How to reduce escalation and maintain presence during tension

Format:

  • Bi-weekly 1 to 1 sessions
  • Confidential and personalised
  • Practical somatic tools
  • Real-life workplace applications

Outcome: More grounded leadership, healthier teams, fewer conflicts, and improved psychological safety.

2. Voluntary Employee Coaching (Optional Add-On)

Coaching is most effective when it is chosen, not assigned. Employees who feel stressed or reactive at work can request private sessions that support their wellbeing and emotional regulation.

Common themes employees bring:

  • Stress and overwhelm
  • Triggers during communication
  • Burnout patterns
  • Conflict with colleagues
  • Emotional regulation
  • Confidence and self-worth
  • Boundaries and clarity

Format:

  • Confidential 1 to 1 sessions
  • Individual scheduling or packages

Outcome: Calmer individuals, better communication, improved presence at work.

Why companies choose this program

Trauma-informed and somatic-based

This approach addresses root causes instead of surface behaviour.

Leadership-focused

Strong emotional leadership improves the entire team.

Evidence-supported benefits

Organizations that invest in mental health coaching often see:

  • Increased productivity
  • Reduction in stress and burnout
  • Healthier conflict resolution
  • Better employee engagement and retention
  • Lower absenteeism

Flexible and professional

Employee participation is always voluntary.
All coaching is confidential.

Possible outcomes for your organisation

  • More emotionally intelligent leaders
  • Healthier conflict management
  • Better team communication
  • Reduced reactive behaviour
  • Improved motivation and morale
  • Lower risk of burnout
  • A more resilient and human workplace culture

Next steps

If you would like to discuss how this can support your organisation, you can request a call below.

The Power of the Pause™ helps people change the way they show up at work, so teams become calmer, clearer, and more connected.

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