A happy, healthy workforce is productive, effective and efficient.
Clinically grounded workplace wellbeing solutions, delivered with warmth and a whole person approach, using a unique lifestyle medicine and occupational balance framework so people bring their best and thrive at work.
These attributes in a workforce are the foundation for job satisfaction, higher levels of work engagement and overall performance.
Employees who are supported to prioritise their wellbeing are more motivated, engaged and resilient.
Why workplace wellbeing matters
When people feel well, they think clearly, sleep better and bring their best selves to work.
When they do not, it shows up as:
Reduced focus and concentration
Low energy, engagement and presenteeism
Wider impacts on decision making, communication, creativity, leadership and teamwork
The business impact is real; lower productivity, more absence and higher safety risk.
Investing in employee wellbeing and the right support is a strategic decision that strengthens performance, retention, quality of work and innovation, while helping people stay resilient and engaged.
The business case for proactive workplace wellbeing
Many organisations underestimate how much stress and poor sleep affect performance and absence.
The solution; taking a preventative approach, investing in targeted, evidence-based wellbeing support helps reduce these pressures while improving team performance, engagement and retention.
Stress and poor mental health costs UK employers approximately £51 billion a year due to sickness absence, reduced performance at work and staff turnover.
Insufficient sleep is estimated to cost the UK economy up to £40 billion per year through lost productivity and working days.
Why supportive workplaces perform better
As an Occupational Therapist I provide practical advice to help people improve wellbeing, manage conditions, overcome barriers and return to or remain in work. The aim is sustainable solutions that benefit both the individual and the employer.
When people feel their organisation values their contribution and cares about their wellbeing, they are more likely to:
Develop stronger attachment and commitment to the organisation
Engage more fully in team and organisational goals
Feel valued and secure, which can increase output and reduce turnover
“Thanks again for the session yesterday. I found it really informative and interesting and I actually slept better last night!.”
What People Are Saying
“Thank you for putting the workshop together. Becky was lovely and I took a lot from it!.”
“I gained a lot from the session, I have a new perspective on things and am putting into place the strategies you shared.”
Are you looking for tailored workplace wellbeing beyond a standard occupational health approach? I provide preventative and responsive support, integrating physical and psychological health with clear guidance to embed changes and build a genuine wellbeing culture.
About my approach
I am Becky Dean, a registered Occupational Therapist with more than 25 years in the NHS and a certified Lifestyle Medicine practitioner. Throughout my career I have worked across diverse settings and supported people navigating complex health challenges and life transitions that affect both physical and psychological health.
I bring clinical depth and experience that enables a truly holistic approach to wellbeing, grounded in evidence, compassion and care. You can find more about my background on the about page.
Holistic and solution focused
I look beyond symptoms to underlying drivers. Using a broader systems view, I consider how roles, routines, habits, responsibilities and environments interact to shape wellbeing and performance.
Workforce wellbeing principles
Promoting staff wellbeing improves engagement and productivity by helping people feel supported at work. I provide evidence-based workplace wellbeing solutions that strengthen employee health, with an emphasis on early, practical support tailored to your workforce. These are built on three fundamental principles:
Empower and equip staff with tools and strategies they can use in daily life
Foster a workplace culture where wellbeing is a core foundation
Address lifestyle factors that affect work capacity and resilience
Rebalance wellbeing services
Services include preventative programmes and targeted one-to-one support, tailored to your workforce and organisational needs.
Bespoke individual support for staff
Whole person assessment and practical help for employees who need additional support to stay well, remain or return to work.
Comprehensive wellbeing assessment and planning
Holistic lifestyle and functional assessment
Clear plan with graded workplace adjustments
Concise, evidence informed report plus manager guidance
Review implementation and support through accountability
Workplace wellbeing consultancy
Proactive, preventative support that strengthens employee health and embeds wellbeing into daily work.
Wellbeing conversations and simple manager framework
Workshops and targeted programmes
Six lifestyle pillars applied to work outcomes
Strategy review, pilots and ongoing consultancy
Bespoke individual support for staff
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Holistic lifestyle and functional assessment addressing physical and psychological needs; analysis of factors impacting work ability.
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Clear action plan with graded adjustments and workplace recommendations tailored to role and routine.
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Evidence informed report for the employee and manager; AHP Health and Work Reports available where appropriate; manager guidance to put recommendations into practice.
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Tailored wellness action plans, simple self monitoring, and check ins for guidance and accountability.
Workplace wellbeing consultancy
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Support that provides early intervention, regular wellbeing conversations and action plans, including the identification of factors that impact work using a simple framework.
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Create a culture of wellbeing through environments and processes that make healthy choices easier.
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Specialist focus on the six lifestyle medicine pillars and how these link to improved work outcomes and productivity. The pillars cover restorative sleep, healthy eating, mental wellbeing, movement, connection and reducing harmful substances.
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Practical, evidence based wellbeing tools and strategies built around the six pillars of lifestyle delivered through workshops or tailored programmes designed for specific teams or staff groups. These sessions are aimed to empower and educate, whilst leaving staff with actionable tools to strengthen wellbeing.
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Review current offer and data, identify gaps, run pilots, refine and track outcomes.
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Develop a coordinated approach that links organisational strategy with day-to-day staff support; coach managers and embed changes.
The Occupational Therapy advantage in workplace wellbeing
Occupational therapists bridge health and work. I assess physical, psychological, social and environmental needs, then connect capacity with job demands through activity analysis and practical adjustments to ensure occupational balance.
The aim is simple: help people stay employed or return to work safely and help employers create roles and environments where work remains a positive source of purpose, structure and connection.
Person centred assessment that links health with job demands
Clear, graded adjustments and phased plans that managers can implement
Collaboration with employees, managers and HR for joined up plans
Practical solutions that support and optimise functional performance
Core Occupational Therapy skills in workplace wellbeing
Assess holistic lifestyle and functional needs across physical and psychological health
Analyse task demands and capacity using activity analysis and occupational balance
Adapt roles, routines and environments with clear, graded workplace adjustments
Specialist expertise
Sleep and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Insomnia informed strategies to improve sleep quality and circadian rhythms
Stress and nervous system regulation techniques to reduce stress and protect cognitive performance
Fatigue pacing and energy regulation to prevent boom bust cycles, with graded activity planning
Boundaries and routines and person centred occupational planning for sustainable routines at home and work
Vocational rehabilitation, objective functional findings, graded recommendations and concise reports
Workplace adjustments and practical changes to tasks, tools, schedules and environment
Qualified, trusted and clinically informed
As a registered professional with the Health and Care Professions Council, my work is required to meet high professional standards. I offer trusted support backed by clinical expertise, grounded in evidence - so you are assured you're working with someone qualified, experienced and committed to the wellbeing of your workforce.
Aligned with UK guidance
My workplace support aligns with recognised standards and guidance, including NICE guidance (NG212 and NG146) with an emphasis on early intervention and sustainable work participation.
As an HCPC registered occupational therapist, I draw on the Royal College of Occupational Therapists AHP Health and Work guidance. This supports clear, practical recommendations for adjustments, phased return and sustainable work participation.
What this means in practice
Prevention and early support: practical strategies that reduce stress load, improve sleep, and strengthen day-to-day resilience.
Return to work and stay in work support: structured, person-centred planning with appropriate adjustments and clear next steps.
Occupational therapy expertise: a whole-person approach that considers role demands, environment, routines, energy and function.
