Co-worker Counseling
Co-worker Counseling in Boston
Counseling for colleagues in high-pressure jobs
What we help with
Conflict between coworkers can affect decisions, communication, and the rest of the team. We help both people discuss what is happening, clarify roles and boundaries, and agree on concrete changes.
We work with professionals facing:
- Recurring conflict that neither person can resolve
- Broken trust after a decision, mistake, or breach of confidence
- Power differences, unclear authority, or competing responsibilities
- Communication that leaves someone feeling undermined or dismissed
- Different work styles that interfere with collaboration
Coworkers will sometimes disagree. We help them resolve the problem.
Let's find a solution that makes sense for you and your team.
Our approach
Direct and practical. We focus on changes that both people can use at work.
Fair to both people. We do not take sides. We help each person understand the other's perspective and responsibility for the pattern.
Specific to the relationship. We account for each person's role, authority, responsibilities, and workplace constraints.
Let's find a solution that works for you
FAQ
What is coworker counseling and how does it work?
Coworker counseling brings colleagues together with a psychologist to address a working relationship that is no longer functioning well. Sessions focus on the conflict, the pattern behind it, and specific changes that can improve communication and collaboration.
Do both coworkers need to attend sessions together?
Usually. Joint sessions let each person describe the problem, hear the other perspective, and practice a different way of working together. If only one person wants support, contact us so we can determine which service fits.
What types of workplace relationship issues do you address?
We help with recurring conflict, broken trust, unclear roles, power differences, difficult feedback, incompatible work styles, and communication that has become tense or unproductive.
How confidential are coworker counseling sessions?
Sessions are confidential, subject to standard legal and ethical exceptions. Before the work begins, we clarify who is participating and what, if anything, may be shared with an employer, supervisor, or HR.
Can coworker counseling help with manager-employee relationships?
Yes. We work with managers and direct reports when both people want to improve the relationship. Sessions account for the power difference while addressing communication, feedback, expectations, and boundaries.
How long does coworker counseling typically take?
Many coworker counseling engagements take 4–8 sessions. The length depends on the conflict, how long it has been present, and what both participants want to accomplish.
Not sure if coworker counseling is right for your situation?
Talk to our team about your workplace challenges—no commitment required.