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CBT Counselling Services for Employees in Ireland

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) supports employees experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges. Through your Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), staff can access both computerised CBT (cCBT) delivered in partnership with SilverCloud, and counsellor‑led CBT following clinical assessment.

Evidence‑based CBT for workplace mental health
Online cCBT modules available anytime via SilverCloud
Counsellor‑led CBT sessions following clinical assessment

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What is CBT Counselling?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence‑based talking therapy that helps employees understand and change unhelpful thoughts, emotions and behaviours. It is widely used to support mild to moderate mental health challenges, improve resilience, and reduce the impact these issues can have on performance, attendance and overall wellbeing in the workplace.

Helps employees manage negative thoughts, emotions and behaviours
Effective for mild to moderate mental health concerns
Supports workplace wellbeing, resilience and productivity
Recommended following clinical assessment as part of your EAP
Available online through SilverCloud’s self‑guided cCBT modules

How Can Irish Businesses Benefit from Online CBT?

Online CBT gives employees across Ireland fast, flexible access to evidence‑based mental health support. When staff can engage with CBT early, organisations see fewer short‑ and long‑term absences, stronger resilience, and improved productivity — all of which reduce the wider costs associated with sick pay, turnover and external support.

Early access to support helps prevent issues escalating and reduces absence
Improves employee resilience, focus and overall productivity
Lowers organisational costs linked to sick pay, turnover and outsourcing

cCBT for Irish Businesses and Employees

Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT) provides employees with structured, self‑guided support to help them manage challenging thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Delivered through SilverCloud — a trusted digital CBT platform used by the NHS, HSE and leading organisations — cCBT offers flexible access to evidence‑based mental health tools that fit around work and daily life. Employees receive counsellor guidance during the first six weeks and can continue using the programme for up to a year.

Self‑guided CBT modules employees can access anytime, anywhere in Ireland
Counsellor support during the first six weeks for personalised guidance
Long‑term access (up to one year) to build resilience and support wellbeing

How Does SilverCloud Work?

SilverCloud is a digital CBT platform that gives employees across Ireland structured, evidence‑based mental health support online. Proven to be as effective as face‑to‑face counselling, SilverCloud uses CBT techniques to help individuals manage depression, anxiety and other common mental health challenges. Employees receive guided support from a counsellor during the first six weeks and can continue using the programme for up to a year.

Provides self‑guided CBT modules for depression, anxiety, insomnia and other concerns
Offers blended support: six weeks of counsellor guidance plus long‑term digital access
Delivers clinically proven outcomes at a lower cost than traditional counselling

Accessing cCBT Through Your EAP

Employees across Ireland can be referred to short‑term computerised CBT (cCBT) through your Employee Assistance Programme when clinically appropriate. Designed for individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges, referrals are made only after assessment by a qualified counsellor. Once enrolled, each employee is matched with a dedicated SilverCloud supporter who provides weekly written guidance while they work through the programme.

Clinical assessment ensures cCBT is appropriate for mild to moderate mental health needs
Employees are matched with a counsellor who offers weekly remote check‑ins
Access to the SilverCloud programme continues for up to one year to support long‑term wellbeing

Accessing CBT Through a Counsellor

Employees across Ireland can access counsellor‑led CBT when a qualified professional determines it is clinically appropriate. This option is ideal for individuals who prefer structured, therapist‑guided support. Counsellor‑led CBT helps employees address mild to moderate mental health challenges, build resilience and return to work with improved confidence and wellbeing.

Clinical assessment ensures CBT is appropriate for each employee’s needs
Counsellor‑led sessions provide structured, evidence‑based therapeutic support
Designed to help employees recover, build resilience and return to work sooner

1. Phone Assessment A qualified counsellor completes an initial assessment over the phone. Employees don’t need to request CBT specifically — the clinician identifies the most suitable support and matches them with an appropriate counsellor or therapist.

2. Introduction Session The employee meets their designated counsellor to build rapport and agree a plan. Together they explore how thoughts, emotions and behaviours interact, helping shape the structure of the CBT sessions.

3. Solution‑Focused CBT Sessions Sessions are short‑term, structured and goal‑driven. Employees can access CBT online, by phone or in person. The focus is on helping individuals make meaningful progress and return to work with improved wellbeing.

4. Progress Review Counsellors regularly review progress with the employee, reinforcing tools and techniques learned throughout the sessions. This helps individuals maintain improvements and manage challenges more effectively in the future.

Frequently asked questions about digital CBT

Related Entities

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) — Evidence‑based talking therapy supporting mild to moderate mental health challenges.

Computerised CBT (cCBT) — Self‑guided digital CBT modules accessible online across Ireland.

SilverCloud — Trusted digital CBT platform used by the NHS, HSE and leading organisations.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) — Provides access to CBT, cCBT and wider wellbeing support for employees.

Workplace Mental Health — Strategies and interventions that support employee wellbeing and resilience.

Absence Management — CBT helps reduce short‑ and long‑term absence linked to mental health.

Return‑to‑Work Support — Structured CBT helps employees recover and return to work with improved confidence.

Counsellor‑Led Therapy — Therapist‑guided CBT sessions for employees who need structured support.

Digital Mental Health Tools — Online interventions that improve accessibility and early support.

Irish Employers — Organisations across Ireland seeking effective mental health support for staff.

Mild to Moderate Mental Health Issues — CBT and cCBT are clinically appropriate for common workplace challenges.

Resilience and Productivity — CBT helps employees manage stress, improve focus and maintain performance.