Employee Counselling for Irish Workplaces
Our Employee Assistance Programme gives employees 24/7 confidential support and goal‑focused counselling from 2,000+ accredited clinicians, helping organisations strengthen wellbeing, retention and attendance.
24/7 support — immediate, confidential help
Accredited counselling — structured, short‑term therapy
Better outcomes — improved wellbeing, reduced absence
Irish employer focus — compliant, scalable support across Ireland
Workplace counselling support for Irish employers and employees
Workplace counselling gives employees a confidential space to address wellbeing concerns — and gives Irish employers a direct way to protect staff, reduce mental‑health‑related absence and strengthen overall workforce resilience.
Whether you’re a small business or a larger organisation, our EAP counselling delivers fast, professional support that improves wellbeing, boosts retention and aligns with Irish workplace expectations.
Confidential support — employees access safe, professional counselling
Reduced absence — early intervention prevents issues escalating
Better retention — improved wellbeing drives engagement
How EAP counselling works for Irish workplaces
Employees get immediate emotional support from a qualified counsellor, giving Irish employers fast early intervention that protects wellbeing and reduces mental‑health‑related absence. If clinically appropriate, individuals receive short‑term, solution‑focused counselling by phone or video, with options like online CBT or coaching. For more complex cases, clinicians provide coping strategies and specialist signposting to ensure the right longer‑term support.
Immediate support — qualified counsellors available when staff need help
Structured counselling — short‑term, goal‑focused therapy
Digital tools — CBT and coaching options
Specialist pathways — guidance for complex cases
Why Irish employers trust HA | Wisdom Wellbeing for EAP counselling
We follow strict clinical and quality standards to ensure employers and their people receive safe, effective EAP counselling. All counsellors are fully qualified and accredited with recognised bodies such as the BACP and NCPS, ensuring high professional standards.
Employees have 24/7, 365‑day access to in‑the‑moment support through our confidential helpline, with additional access to counselling services through the Wisdom app, making it easy to reach help whenever it’s needed.
How employees access EAP counselling in Ireland
It’s simple for employees to arrange counselling at a time that suits them. HA | Wisdom Wellbeing provides access to an in‑house team of qualified counsellors, supported by a network of accredited affiliates across Ireland, ensuring fast appointment availability.
We also recognise that not everyone can attend sessions in person. Alongside face‑to‑face counselling, we offer flexible support options, including telephone and video‑based counselling, giving individuals the freedom to choose the format they’re most comfortable with.
How many counselling sessions employees can access through Your EAP
The number of counselling sessions an employee can access depends on your EAP tier, following a clinical assessment:
Core EAP – up to 6
Wisdom Super Care – up to 12
If you’re unsure which tier your organisation is on, your relationship manager can confirm your entitlement. If you’re exploring our award‑winning EAP services, contact us below to find the right level of support for your workforce.
Frequently asked questions about employee counselling
Related entities
Employee counselling connects to several key organisations, frameworks and workplace wellbeing standards that support employers in the UK:
HA | Wisdom Wellbeing — provider of employee counselling, EAP services and workplace wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) — structured support offering counselling, advice and early intervention for employees.
BACP — British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which accredits many of our counsellors.
NCPS — National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, ensuring high professional standards.
ACAS — provides guidance on managing mental health at work and supporting employees.
HSE — Health and Safety Executive, responsible for workplace health and safety regulation.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 — outlines employer duties to protect employee health, including mental wellbeing.
Equality Act 2010 — protects employees with mental health conditions from discrimination.
Workplace mental health — the broader framework of support, early intervention and wellbeing strategies.
Online CBT — digital cognitive behavioural therapy used as part of structured support.
Life and leadership coaching — an additional development pathway for employees where clinically appropriate.
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