ORGANISATIONS AND
THEIR PEOPLE TO THRIVE
As clinical psychologists, we use best practice scientific research to enhance people’s wellbeing and create positive, productive, high performing workplaces.
Like you, we work in this frantic world of dynamic challenges. Informed by research and our experience we know it’s possible to build healthy workplaces that promote mental health and wellbeing alongside organisational productivity.
As clinical psychologists, we use best practice scientific research to enhance people’s wellbeing and create positive, productive, high performing workplaces.
Like you, we work in this frantic world of dynamic challenges. Informed by research and our experience we know it’s possible to build healthy workplaces that promote mental health and wellbeing alongside organisational productivity.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Got a question?
We work with a range of individuals and teams from a diverse variety of organisations. Get in touch to see how we can help.
WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK
We care deeply about working effectively and genuinely supporting our clients. We believe in collaboration to make a positive difference for the people and organisations we support.
Umbrella Wellbeing provides excellent, evidence-based interventions. High-quality research, combined with decades of experience, underpin our quality control and continuous improvement, and allow us to be effective, innovative and brave. Our services are robust, consistent and responsive to client need.
WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK
We care deeply about working effectively and genuinely supporting our clients. We believe in collaboration to make a positive difference for the people and organisations we support.
Umbrella Wellbeing provides excellent, evidence-based interventions. High-quality research, combined with decades of experience, underpin our quality control and continuous improvement, and allow us to be effective, innovative and brave. Our services are robust, consistent and responsive to client need.
HOW WE’VE HELPED
Wellbeing Workshops and happier teams
Umbrella partnered with a specific business unit operating in a fierce market with significant adversity for the employees, their clients and the industry. The goal of the initiative was [...]
NEWS / THINKING
Men’s mental health: Q&A with Umbrella CEO Dougal Sutherland
Mental health is a topic that many men find difficult to talk about. We often struggle to find words to support others going through a rough time, especially at work. Last year, we did a webinar on men’s mental health and collected questions from the audience. Our CEO and [...]
How to say “No” skilfully and respectfully
Picture this: John’s colleague copies him into an email thread volunteering him to take on a new project, without checking with him first. John knows he’s already struggling to meet his existing deadlines. When John shares his concern in-person with the colleague, they are quick to brush him aside [...]
How to take holidays when workload is high
When we talk about the core challenge of balancing workload with wellbeing, one of the solutions we always recommend is that employers support employees to proactively balance challenge with recovery. That is, that we take good breaks during the day, in evenings and weekends, and have decent holidays. When [...]
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Adaptability in the Workplace
Nov 26th, 2019
As technology redefines how we work, the skills we need to thrive in the workplace are changing too. Clinical Psychologist Gaynor Parkin explains why your ability to adapt is one of the most important skills to have.
How do you avoid toxic people?
Nov 12th, 2019
Clinical Psychologist Gaynor Parkin joined TVNZs Breakfast crew on the show to share some helpful tips.
Working yourself sick? The danger of stress overload
September 23rd, 2019
Stress in the workplace is not only hobbling productivity, it’s seeping into our personal lives and making us sick. Donna Chisholm looks at the causes and hidden costs of chronic stress – and how to lighten the load.
Need a speaker?
Contact Umbrella for an inspirational speaker on mental health, practical tips and solutions for improving employee wellbeing and healthy workplaces. Our presentations and keynotes are often described as a conference highlight.
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Auckland 1010
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Level 1, 1 Woodward Street,
Wellington 6011
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