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TG Lynes has been praised for the way it supports its staff with in-house mental health support.
Enfield-based TG Lynes has enlisted the help of psychodynamic counsellor Elliot Chapman, of Lexden Counselling, to deliver one-to-one sessions to colleagues to assist with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, low self-worth and stress. Chapman visits TG Lynes once a fortnight to meet with anyone who wants support.
Speaking during Mental Health Awareness Week, colleagues told of how the company had helped them make positive changes in their lives.
Michael Brett, TG Lynes senior sales executive, said: “Speaking with Elliot has benefited me greatly in my personal and home life.
“I was going through a bad time during the pandemic and was stuck in a bit of a rut. I was in a real depression stage.
“Elliot has taught me how to handle situations differently and try things I never would’ve done otherwise.
“I now understand how to take a step back and take a breath.”
Laura Janaway, TG Lynes marketing manager, added: “There was a time just before Elliot came in that I was starting to get unhelpful thought patterns.
“Something would go wrong, as it does all the time in life, and then I would get a spiralling effect when I feared that many other areas of my life would go wrong.
“I wouldn’t have gone to see Elliot if the sessions weren’t on offer from TG Lynes because I always felt there were people worse off than me but, when the opportunity was presented, I decided to go ahead with the sessions.
“It really has been a huge change for the better in my life and I’m extremely grateful for TG Lynes for the opportunity.”
Martin Hastings, managing director of TG Lynes, said: “A modern, responsible business is one which looks after its people and acknowledges that, sometimes, we all need a bit of support.
“It’s been a tough couple of years for everyone and we’re committed to giving our employees opportunities to improve their personal lives, as well as their work.”
