Working with you when work hurts
Preventing professional burnout and vicarious trauma in psychologically challenging workplaces
While work can bring fulfilment and meaning to our lives, it can also hurt us.
When our jobs frequently activate our threat systems without adequate support structures in place we are at high risk of burnout and/or vicarious trauma. This can happen through repeated exposure to others’ suffering; working conditions that disable our innate regulatory systems; un-acknowledged neurodiversity needs; or a lack of psychological safety in the workplace.
This can lead to:
Avoidance and procrastination
Emotional exhaustion
Finding work meaningless and unfulfilling
Feeling you're not good enough
Having flashbacks or nightmares about work
Guilt about things you did or didn't do at work
Increased team conflict
Higher sickness levels
Poor employee retention
I’m here to help
I’m Dr Paula Redmond, an experienced HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist offering specialist psychological support to safeguard your (or your employees’) wellbeing at work.
I have worked for nearly two decades across a range of challenging environments, including the NHS, local authorities and charity sector.
I know what it’s like to feel bruised and battered by unrelenting demands and inhumane working systems – and that it doesn’t have to be this way.
Through compassion, connection, creativity and tailored psychological support I will work alongside you to mitigate psychological risk and nurture wellbeing.
Services
For individuals
Working online, I provide therapeutic coaching and reflective supervision to nurture psychological skills that support your wellbeing.
For organisations
I offer consultation, training, reflective practice and post-incident support to facilitate and enable psychologically safe working environments. This can be online or in person throughout London and the South-East of England.
ADHD Assessments
I offer comprehensive diagnostic ADHD assessments for adults in line with the NICE guidelines. Free 20 minute consultation available.
Getting Started is Easy
Free 20 Minute Chat
Book a free online consultation call to discuss your needs.
Make a plan
Based on your goals we'll create an inital plan of action to ensure you get the right support from the start
Book Sessions
Book your sessions at a time that suits you through my easy online booking system, and let's get started!
Latest Resources
ADHD and burnout
Paula speaks with Clinical Psychologist Dr Floriana Reinikis about the links between ADHD and burnout, including strategies for prevention and response
Being a healthcare professional with ADHD: sharing experiences and insights
Paula speaks with 3 NHS health professionals about their experiences of being diagnosed with ADHD as adults and how this has impacted them personally and professionally.
ADHD in Adulthood: complexities, challenges and opportunities – with Dr Lauren Breese
Paula speaks with Clinical Psychologist Dr Lauren Breese about some of the complexities, controversies and opportunities around ADHD diagnosis in adulthood, particularly in relation to work.