Work Stress Management (WSM)

Work Stress Management (WSM) was established in 2002 in response to demands from employers who wanted to offer a simple, affordable, stress focused, counselling and employee assistance helpline.

Steven Stanbury is WSM’s Managing Director. Steven has an extensive and broad background in HR services product development. He has been at the forefront of developing employee assistance and counselling services in the UK since the mid 1990’s. Steven developed the UK’s first work-life helpline, and has managed acquisitions of employee assistance programmes in the UK and Australia.

Susan Smith is WSM’s Head of Counselling. She manages WSM’s team of professional qualified and experienced counsellors. Susan runs training programmes for some of the largest companies in the UK. She has worked extensively in this field since 1989 and has a special interest in helping companies develop effective stress management policies.
Our Mission
Our mission is twofold:

1 To provide employees with an accessible, confidential resource that provides practical advice and professional counselling managing all causes of stress, with a focus on managing workplace stress.

2 To provide employers with an effective, affordable, workplace focused stress management solution that increases employee morale and productivity, demonstrates your commitment to employee’s wellbeing, and provides significant legal protection in the event of a stress related legal challenge.