We are a team of psychologists, researchers and workplace wellbeing experts. Partnering with Aotearoa New Zealand organisations, we help to improve the mental health and resilience of your people.

Workplace Wellbeing Services Provider

Use our mental health expertise and bi-cultural competence to enhance every level of your business

Assessment

Get insights into your team’s psychological health. This evidence-based online survey will inform your wellbeing strategy, and provide your people with practical wellbeing resources.

Strategy

Together we will design an inclusive workplace wellbeing strategy and review your current practices, with ongoing support from our team of organisational psychologists.

Training

Equip your teams and leaders with skills and research-based strategies to spot signs of stress, look after their own and others’ mental health, and promote psychological safety.

Other ways we can help

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Our people

As psychologists and wellbeing experts, we are here to help you improve the work lives of your people. We collaborate with you to put high-quality research into practice, for a happier, more productive workplace.

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Self-care is knowing when you and your colleagues should take a break

Recent news reports indicate that rates of illness in the community are rising, as they often do during the winter months. We instinctively cringe away from people coughing on the bus, shuffle away from sniffly noses at the airport, and avoid touching public handrails where possible.

What elephants can teach us about brain health

In 1990, Auckland Zoo welcomed Burma, an elephant whose life story offers insights into brain health. Elephants, like humans, thrive on strong social bonds, crucial for emotional and cognitive wellbeing. Elephants are highly social, forming tight-knit groups and extensive networks.

“Six-S” principles for supporting neurodivergence at work

Neurodivergence in the workplace brings unique strengths and challenges due to differently wired brains. While neurodiversity includes all brain variations, neurodivergence refers to those with cognitive differences, such as Autism Spectrum Condition or ADHD.

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This book provides a fresh bi-cultural approach to New Zealanders’ wellbeing. Learn new bite-sized strategies for fostering personal, team and whānau wellbeing to make a ripple in your community.

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Download guides and resources

Check out our free resources developed by our team of psychologists and researchers. There you’ll find strategies for handling stress, uncertainty, remote working, and managing wellbeing.

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Engage one of our inspirational speakers for your conference or team away day. Our presentations and keynotes are often described as a conference highlight.

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Dr Dougal Sutherland

Dr Dougal Sutherland speaking at WISE 2024

On AIR: Newstalk ZB

Dougal Sutherland: Blue Zones and the principles of living longer – Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

August 2nd, 2025

Blue Zones are an area of interest for many, geographical locations in which people live longer than average. Some such areas are in Sardinia, others in Okinawa in Japan, Nicoya in Costa Rica, and Ikaria in Greece – all of which have a significant number of people living into their 90s or hundreds.

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Dougal Sutherland: A ‘no-blame’ policy is the key to online safety

July 19th, 2025

Kids these days are far more tech savvy than previous generations, but does that really help them stay safer online? Tim Beveridge is joined by Principal Psychologist at Umbrella Wellbeing, Dougal Sutherland, for Parent Squad.

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Dougal Sutherland: The psychological benefits of spending time outdoors

July 5th, 2025

During the cold and wet winter months, people often spend a lot less time in the great outdoors. This can be a bit of a problem, as recent research reveals that spending time outside can have quite a few psychological benefits. Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Jack Tame to delve into the findings.

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We are proud to have helped various leading organisations in Auckland, Wellington and throughout New Zealand to thrive, engage and excel.

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