Working within the prison service comes with unique emotional and psychological challenges. From exposure to high-risk environments to managing conflict and trauma, staff are often under immense pressure—but their own mental wellbeing can easily be overlooked.
At RB Wellbeing, we’ve had the privilege of working directly with prison officers, staff, and support teams through a combination of corporate therapy sessions, wellbeing workshops, and public speaking events. These experiences have shown us first-hand how vital it is to offer support where it’s often needed most—but least expected.
Why Therapy Matters in the Prison Service
The prison environment can create emotional barriers that feel impossible to break through. Staff often internalise stress, suppress emotional reactions, and operate in a constant state of alertness. Over time, this can lead to burnout, anxiety, depression, and even secondary trauma.
Our sessions are designed to provide:
- Confidential one-to-one therapy for officers and team members needing personalised emotional support
- Group sessions focusing on communication, stress reduction, and emotional resilience
- Workshops and talks aimed at promoting mental health awareness, emotional literacy, and practical coping strategies
Real Results, Real Impact
We’ve seen remarkable outcomes from our work within the prison service, including:
- Improved team morale and communication
- Reduced stigma around mental health
- Higher levels of self-awareness and emotional regulation among staff
- Increased willingness to access mental health support
One senior officer described the change in his team after our sessions as “a shift from silent survival to open support.”
Speaking Truth Where It Matters
In addition to therapy, I’ve delivered a series of talks within the prison service that focus on key topics such as:
- Managing emotional burnout
- The power of reflective practice in high-risk jobs
- Understanding the mind-body connection in stress
- Creating a mentally healthy workplace culture—even behind locked doors
These talks are always tailored, authentic, and rooted in lived experience working with frontline staff. Whether speaking to a room of new recruits or seasoned officers, the goal is always the same: to create space for honesty, healing, and growth.
Work With RB Wellbeing
If you’re part of a prison or correctional service looking to support your staff’s emotional wellbeing, we can help. Our corporate services are flexible, discreet, and built around your operational needs.
Let’s talk about what your team needs—because in this line of work, mental health support isn’t optional. It’s essential.
Get in touch today to discuss tailored sessions, workshops, or speaking engagements for your team.