Many organisations offer ongoing EAP programmes to their employees which are designed to help them find a way to deal with problems which may be effecting their health and/or ability to function effectively at work. However, if you do not subscribe to an EAP programme, it is also possible to provide support when needed.
Often employers are not aware that an employee is struggling with their mental health and many employees do not wish to disclose this due to stigma and fear of discrimination or consequences for their job. It is generally helpful to display details of any programmes you offer or other local support services, including counselling, in public areas in the workplace so that employees can make confidential enquiries for themselves. Given the lack of resources and long waiting times people experience when trying to access therapeutic support via the NHS, an alternative is employer funded or private therapy. The cost of private therapy ranges but can be out of reach for many people. If your employee has disclosed their mental health issues and you wish to support them, you could finance short-term solution focussed counselling on their behalf or direct them towards services that could help them.