New Leaf provides a trusted, confidential employee counselling and wellbeing service, offering practical, compassionate support when people need it most. Our approach is proactive and human-centred, helping employees navigate life’s challenges before they begin to impact wellbeing, confidence or performance at work.
Designed with small and medium-sized organisations in mind, our service is flexible, accessible and rooted in real-world experience. Operating since 1992.
The following selection of testimonial extracts are presented anonymously from the counselling evaluation forms. All clients have given their consent for the following information to be shared. We asked ‘What has been the most useful thing about counselling you have received?’
Able to understand reasons for my behaviours and anxiety.
Discovering how to deal with the issue/ memory and not let it control me.
To be heard and come away with strategies to help me.
Made me feel listened to, valued and not judged. It was a safe space to explore my emotions, and discuss strategies to improve my mental health.
Space to explore issues that I have not dared to give much thought to.
Given me the ability to be honest about painful aspects of myself so that healing can take place.
Increased self awareness and understanding of behaviour patterns. Concrete practical strategies to improve my wellbeing.
Being able to talk openly with someone who is removed from the situation.
By talking about issues I have a new way of looking at life.
Practical strategies to accept the situation and move forward.
I have met myself and know what I want.
My counsellor was awesome.
Support is offered through an agreed number of employer-funded sessions, with the option for individuals to continue independently if they wish.
Through a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space, employees are supported to:
Each person is met with empathy, respect and unconditional positive regard, allowing them to explore what matters most at their own pace.
Employees who access counselling and wellbeing support often experience:
This support can help employees gain perspective, process change and move through difficulties in a way that supports both personal wellbeing and professional effectiveness.
New Leaf’s counselling service is not about “fixing” people. It is about offering skilled, compassionate support that helps individuals make sense of their experiences, develop insight, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence — benefiting both the individual and the workplace as a whole.
A service designed for your company’s individual needs.
A pay-as-you-go model – no longterm contracts – perfect for SMEs.
A fully qualified, well experienced team ready when you need it.
Engaging in one, or all, of our Workplace Wellbeing services allows individual employees, at all levels, to safely explore the issues and blocks that arise for them – those often unconscious problems that prevent us truly giving our best or prevent us simply functioning appropriately in the work environment. Focus is structured in a manner that invites employees to take responsibility and be proactive in bringing positive change to their experience of reality. Common topics include …
The following selection of testimonial extracts are presented anonymously from the counselling evaluation forms. All clients have given their consent for the following information to be shared. We asked ‘What has been the most useful thing about counselling you have received?’
We were delighted to commission New Leaf Workplace Wellbeing to deliver a series of Pop Up Wellbeing sessions. The feedback from the sessions was extremely positive and staff valued having an outside organisation working in such a supportive way. Staff commented upon the professional delivery and how helpful the strategies shared with them were.
Ethna Bashford
Director of Patient Care, Somerset Partnership NHS Trust
Taunton School has worked in partnership with New Leaf Workplace Wellbeing for a number of years. We have also seen a positive impact on our working environment and I would highly recommend this to any other organisation as a neutral and nurturing space for employees to release anxiety, to find a way forward and to reenergise.
Joanne Davey
HR Director, Taunton School
Petroc has utilised the services and expertise of New Leaf Workplace Wellbeing to deliver Pop-up wellbeing sessions. These bespoke, client centred sessions, providing staff with 1:1 support & guidance, have been well received by staff. The impact has been tangible with staff working through matters, which may have resulted in a prolonged absence from the workplace without intervention.
Sheena Murphy-Collett
Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development, Petroc
For more information or to discuss your particular requirement email Becky Wright directly on Becky@newleaf.uk.com
Practice address: New Leaf Counselling and Therapy , Angel Crescent Clinic, 6-8 Angel Crescent, Bridgwater, TA6 3EWTel: 07590 684888 Email: becky@newleaf.uk.com
Corporate Social Responsibility
All profits generated through New Leaf’s work are reinvested into Love Community CIC, directly supporting community-led projects that reduce social isolation, strengthen connection and improve wellbeing across our communities.