Helping an experienced pilot cope with stress

Following a prolonged period of absence from work due to work related stress a pilot was referred through for support. Within 24 hours a thorough assessment was made and a programme developed that recognised the individuality of the client with particular reference to his role as a senior pilot. The pilot had had previously held a senior role within the RAF and had been taken completely by surprise by his emotional distress having felt he had coped with far worse in the forces.

The client required high levels of discretion and so was seen at home in the first instance. The client had a number of issues including an entangled personal life, conflict at work and sudden financial concerns. With the help of the consultant he was able to identify and separate the individual stressors and tackle them.

Within one month he had undergone professional assessment regarding his work and was back on the flight schedule.