Workplace Harassment
Experiencing intimidation, discrimination, or mistreatment at work. Therapy provides emotional support, clarity, and guidance for safe next steps.
Overview
Workplace harassment includes verbal abuse, bullying, discrimination, intimidation, humiliation, or any hostile behavior that makes work emotionally unsafe. The impact can be severe, affecting mental health, confidence, and career stability. Therapy provides a confidential and supportive space to process the experience and regain psychological safety.
Symptoms
Anxiety or fear about going to work
Hypervigilance or stress
Depression or emotional numbness
Sleep issues
Low self-esteem
Feelings of shame, anger, or helplessness
Avoiding work or people involved
Difficulty concentrating
Causes
Power imbalance
Toxic work culture
Discrimination (gender, caste, race, etc.)
Personality clashes
Lack of organizational support
Past trauma making harassment even more triggering
How Therapy Can Help
Trauma-informed therapy
Emotional regulation and grounding techniques
Rebuilding self-esteem and assertiveness
Boundary-setting skills
Support in decision-making (HR, legal options, job change)
Healing from anxiety, shame, or guilt
Stress reduction and coping strategies
