Instep Limited

Beating the Blues is an online treatment tool for mild-moderate depression or anxiety sufferers, using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques. This new service is successful, easy to use, completely confidential and is at no additional cost to employees of Instep's EAP clients. It will appeal to employees who are often on the move, working irregular hours, those who have already given face to face counselling a go or live in locations at some distance from service centres.

For detailed information, download the Beating the Blues leaflet, click here. For a look at the Beating the Blues video, for research on the programme or for other useful information click here

Depression and anxiety are extremely common - one in five people is affected at some time in their lives. Depression and anxiety often go hand in hand, but they can occur alone too. CBT helps you to see the link between how you think on one hand and how you feel and behave on the other. In particular, it works on thoughts that are unrealistic and gives you ways to change them to more helpful ways of thinking. Not sure if this can help you? For a quick self assessment, click here.

Results are quick and extremely effective if people work through the programme and carry out weekly projects in between sessions. An Instep New Zealand-based registered psychologist will review your progress regularly and is available for a chat should that prove necessary.

Health data is held in an encrypted form on UK-based servers. Storage requirements meet UK National Health Service privacy requirements. Instep is the only New Zealand EAP provider which offers Beating the Blues and does so in concert with a network of registered psychologists who are both Beating the Blues and CBT trained.

If you wish to participate in a Beating the Blues programme, in New Zealand ring 0800 284 678 and ask to speak to a Beating the Blues EAP consultant.