“Five years ago, I left my position as a senior associate in a city law firm. I had got to such a crisis that I planned to leave law. I was crushed by the hours, the billing expectations, and the responsibilities both to clients and within the firm. The lawyer I replaced had identified some of the same issues, especially around billing practices (that were ethically dubious.) I assumed that my conversations with the partners ensured that I would not have to grapple with the same issues, but despite assurances, nothing within the firm changed.

Leaving law wasn’t the most logical option, but I was so focused on escape that I wasn’t able to think clearly. I knew I needed some kind of coaching or guidance. The firm did have an EAP, but I knew a colleague had accessed the program, not directly from her, but from gossip around the office, so it was never an option. The sad thing about that colleague was that she left, and all the internal talk was kind of pitying, and critical of her that she couldn’t handle the job.

I was lucky enough to find another role in law that is a good fit, but that search took a while. I feel sure that if I’d known a counsellor or coach who understood the culture of law firms, and who was accessible, my return to work would have been faster and made with more confidence.”

Anonymous Female. Mid-career       

According to research, lawyers are more prone to mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety disorder, sleeplessness, panic disorder, and even possibly PTSD. 

At Support for Lawyers, we are pleased to offer a new and unique service with psychologists and counsellors who specifically understand the needs of lawyers. 

We are proud to offer direct, anonymous support to you and to your organisation via corporate partnerships and packages.

We have an increasing amount of law firms around Australia, UK, US & Canada who are providing our confidential support services to their staff to ensure employee wellbeing, increase staff retention and ensure better mental health support. 

All providers at Support for Lawyers are highly experienced and dedicated to helping you 

They all are highly trained and skilled and understand the issues that lawyers go through.

Support For Lawyers understands the stressors involved in working in a law firm, and honestly we know there are huge problems:

• Billing

• Fee generation

• Being asked to do things that give you ethical pause

• Long working hours

• Complaints

• Client relationships

• Work life balance

• Peer relationships

• Issues with management

• Imposter syndrome   

• Burnout

• Fatigue

• Loss of motivation

• Values clashes

• You feel only as good as your last success

• Fear that seeking support may affect your career       

How do we assure confidentiality?           

• All personal and booking information is de-identified

• Bookings are automated and your information is not seen or discoverable by Support for Lawyers, only by your counsellor

• Your sessions are virtual, so you are not seen attending a location   

How do we assure quality and expertise of solution providers?   

• Support For Lawyers engages solution providers with no less than twenty years professional experience

• Our psychologists and counsellors have a minimum of a tertiary degree, and most often a Masters degree or higher

• The solution providers you will work with through Support For Lawyers are, above all, excellent in every aspect of their work

• They are members in good standing of their required professional organisation

• They have successful working relationships with lawyers, in various capacities

• Support For Lawyers is different from EAP support through your firm or Law Society because your law firm or the Law Society will not know of your sessions

How is Support for Lawyers risk-free?               

• Your manager will not be aware you have accessed Support for Lawyers

• Your firm or organisation will not be aware you have accessed Support for Lawyers

• Your Law Society and Complaints Authority will not be aware you have accessed Support for Lawyers

• You are in control of when you start and stop