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You don’t have to cope alone: Support for solicitors from Onebright
Being a solicitor requires presenting a capable professional persona to colleagues and clients – but beneath the surface, many are quietly struggling. And this includes those who are no longer practising or are retired from the profession.
The Big Report 2024 shows emotional wellbeing support referrals surged by 178%, revealing a stark truth: more people in law are reaching out for help than ever before. That’s why The Solicitors’ Charity teams up with Onebright, a specialist mental health provider offering fast, expert-led therapy tailored to the complex pressures solicitors face – because when the demands of the profession become personal, support needs to be immediate, accessible, and effective.
A specialist partner for specialist professionals
Onebright supports more than 60,000 people annually through a network of experienced clinicians, offering psychological therapy and neurodevelopmental assessments tailored to individual needs. That includes:
- Therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, burnout, worry, addictions, and sleep issues
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – a recommended, structured approach for many solicitors
- Diagnostic services for autism and ADHD
- Rapid access to therapy sessions, delivered online or in person
Onebright spokesman, Ben Massey, commented: “This flexibility is critical. With many solicitors navigating career uncertainty, family responsibilities, and increasingly blurred boundaries between home and work, support must fit around real lives. Onebright delivers on that, combining clinical excellence with accessible delivery.”
Therapy that makes a difference
Clients working with Onebright don’t receive one-size-fits-all advice. They benefit from:
- A personalised care plan, built around their specific concerns
- Evidence-based therapy, such as CBT, informed by neuroscience and current best practice
- A pathway to recovery that is confidential, structured, and effective
- Tailored support to help parents and their children where a solicitor’s child is facing mental health difficulties
Whether a solicitor is experiencing burnout or just starting out and overwhelmed by the weight of expectations, Onebright meets them where they are.
Abi Stidston, Head of Wellbeing & Grants, explains: “Onebright plays a vital role in our wellbeing offering. Their expertise helps us meet rising demand with speed, empathy, and a real focus on outcomes. We’re proud to work alongside them to provide timely, life-changing support.”
You don’t have to wait for a crisis to get help
If you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, depression or simply feeling overwhelmed, The Solicitors’ Charity and Onebright are here. Accessing support is simple, confidential, and tailored to your needs.
