Supporting Return-To-Work

Returning to work isn’t just a process—it’s a pivotal moment for transformation. It’s complex, emotional, and deeply personal. 

At Flourishing Phoenixes, we use evidence-based strategies with real-world impact to 

• support individuals who are on leave, preparing to return to work or re-engaging with working 
• help managers and supervisors effectively and confidentially support team members when they are on leave and returning to working 
• assist mental health professionals to support their clients through developing and implementing a return to work plan
• help organisations provide compassionate, psychologically safe and effective return-to-work support.

Having time away from work to focus on your health can be a crucial part of recovery. But it can also be challenging. The challenge of feeling defined by your health journey. Perhaps you're unsure about who you are beyond being "someone who's unwell," or worried about whether you'll ever feel like yourself again. The desire to move forward while honoring your need to heal. The uncertainty of being away from work. Feeling lost without your usual work routines and structure. Maybe you're feeling isolated from your work community, anxious about what others might think, or frustrated that you're in this situation at all. 

Or maybe you're more than ready - and even excited! - to move into your next chapter. Maybe you're feeling relieved to be out of an unhealthy and even toxic work situation, and ready to move forward. Maybe you want to use this time as an opportunity to rediscover yourself and create a working life and a future that truly serves you. Reset your lifestyle. Focus on different priorities. Pursue new dreams and new directions. But first you need to figure out where you want to start, and how you want to go about moving forward into the future you want.  

I understand the complexity of where you are right now. Whether you're currently on leave, preparing for your return, or have already started back at work, I'm here to help you navigate this journey with confidence and clarity.  Through my two decades of experience in workplace mental health and return-to-work support—and my own personal journey with burnout—I've developed coaching packages that meet you exactly where you are and help you create a future that actually excites you. 

Whether you're managing this journey on your own, working with other return-to-work services, or navigating the workers' comp system, you might have found the experience feels impersonal and isolating. Sometimes it feels like people just see you as a case number or a situation to manage, not as a whole person. Often, the focus is simply on getting back to work – any work – as quickly as possible. It can be hard to focus on what you truly want next for yourself, rather than what you “should” want, or what other people want for you. 

That's not what I’m about. I'm here to create a safe space where you can:

● Feel however you need to feel

● Say whatever you need to say

● Take the time you need to take

● Dream whatever you want to dream.

Think of me as your personal cheerleader and guide – someone who's completely in your corner, celebrating your wins (both big and small), helping you find your way when things feel uncertain, and always ready with encouragement when you need it most. I've got your back, and I'll be right here supporting you every step of the way.

Supporting someone through a RTW journey can feel overwhelming. You might be:

● Unsure how to support them while ensuring they feel psychologically safe

● Worried about saying or doing the wrong thing

● Confused about your legal obligations and responsibilities

● Struggling to balance individual needs with organisational requirements

● Seeking guidance on creating RTW plans that work for everyone

● Feeling the weight of supporting others while managing your own well-being

● Navigating sensitive, confidential information without a sounding board.

These challenges are real—but they’re not insurmountable.

Whether you're a manager navigating this responsibility or an organisation striving to build a robust, legally compliant support system, I'm here to help you move from uncertainty to confident leadership. I provide bespoke organisational training and one-on-one coaching support to help you build confidence, foster psychologically safe spaces, and meet your responsibilities with care and integrity. 

Every organisation is unique, and so are the challenges you face. That’s why my workshops and trainings are entirely bespoke—tailored to your culture, needs, and goals. Together, we’ll create sessions that equip your team with the confidence and skills to foster a supportive, psychologically safe workplace and ensure a smooth RTW process.

What We Can Explore Together:

● Understanding mental health in the workplace

● Navigating legal obligations with clarity, care and compliance

● Building and maintaining psychological safety within teams

● Effective communication strategies for RTW scenarios

● Practical RTW planning and implementation

● Empathetic leadership in teams and complex situations.

What’s Included:

Before the workshop, we’ll have a consultation to dive into your specific needs and challenges. 

From there I will create a bespoke training for your organisation.

During the session, you’ll gain access to practical tools, templates, and resources you can immediately apply in your workplace. 

Afterward, I’ll provide follow-up documentation, and you can opt for additional support to help embed the learning into your team’s day-to-day practices.

Workshops can be delivered online, in-person (with additional fees), or through a hybrid format, depending on what works best for your team.