Spill's employee assistance programme (EAP) for media publishers
Editorial teams don't just carry deadlines, they carry the stories themselves: court reports, conflict coverage, the messages that follow publishing something difficult. Add industry contraction and the constant question of who's next in the restructure, and newsrooms are heavy places to work. Spill gives journalists and editorial staff unlimited counselling with same-day availability, from the top 5% of registered counsellors, for £75 a month across the whole team.
Same day counselling sessions
Rolling 30 day contract
Unlimited access from £75 per month
Proudly supporting editorial teams across the UK
The particular pressures of editorial work
64% of advertising and media workers have considered leaving the industry because work harmed their wellbeing, according to NABS and Mind. In publishing, the causes stack up: relentless deadlines, exposure to distressing stories and an industry that keeps shrinking underneath the people still in it.
Considered leaving
64% of advertising and media workers have considered leaving the industry because work harmed their wellbeing. (NABS & Mind)
Stigma persists
35% of agency staff feel unable to discuss mental wellness at work. (NABS All Ears, 2023)
Surging demand for help
Therapy referrals to industry charity NABS rose 50% year-on-year. (NABS, 2022)
How Spill helps newsrooms and publishers
Experienced editorial staff are hard to replace and expensive to lose. Spill helps publishers hold on to them by treating the mental load of the job as something to support, not something to absorb quietly.
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Make resilience part of the culture
Give people tools for stress, imposter syndrome and always-on pressure.
Ship with clearer heads
Supported teams focus better, collaborate better and burn out less.
Cut burnout before it bites
Same-day support catches problems while they're still small.
All-in-one EAP for your team
Unlimited counselling sessions
A private space to decompress after the pitch, the launch or the client call that went sideways, with a fully qualified therapist. Same-day availability including evenings and weekends, booked in a few clicks from Slack, Teams or email.
Self-guided wellbeing resources
A library of practical, evidence-based resources written by licensed therapists who understand the unique pressures agency workers face. Covering over 200 topics from burnout prevention to perfectionism and sleep, our online resources can be accessed at any time. They're a great first step for anyone who's not quite ready to speak to a counsellor directly.
Expert guidance and training
Practical, therapist-led training workshops designed to empower staff to spot mental health presentations within nurseries, schools and universities and know how to appropriately respond. Teachers can also check in with a Spill safeguarding clinician for advice at any time.
An EAP the way it should be
Proper mental health support that’s incredibly easy to access.
No hidden exclusions, no hoops to jump through, and no unexpected exit fees.
Spill
Other EAPs
Access
Slack, Teams or Email
Telephone helpline only
Counselling
Same day sessions
2+ week wait for sessions
Limits
Counselling sessions are unlimited
Limited to 6-8 sessions per year
Choice
Choose a specialist
Assigned a generalist counsellor
Exclusions
Every employee gets support
Mild or severe cases excluded
Contract
30 day rolling
1-5 year lock in
Your team is safe in our hands
Instant access
Support in just a few clicks. No waiting lists, callbacks or application forms
High quality care
We only hire the top 5% of registered counsellors who meet our high standards
Full privacy
Therapy sessions are fully confidential, we never see or record any conversations
Proud to be the UK's highest rated EAP for media publishers
More than 30,000 employees use Spill, many of them at the UK's fastest growing companies. But don't just take our word for it.
Spill is fantastic
Having Spill is such a privilege and it's such a fantastic tool. It's excellent whether you need real help now or just need some advice.
Brilliant therapists
My company subscribe to Spill as an employee benefit. I had two courses of 6 sessions throughout an extremely hard time for me.
It’s changed my life
My therapy sessions have genuinely transformed my life, how I manage my relationships and communicate. I cannot thank my company enough.
High quality counselling
Honestly cannot recommend Spill enough. Having access to high quality therapy through your workplace is extremely helpful.
Rated 4.9/5 based on over 100 reviews. Showing our 4 and 5 star reviews.
See Spill in action
Book a free 30 minute demo to hear more Spill’s features and get a tailored quote for your team