People working behind the scenes in TV, film, and media face intense pressure — during casting, filming, editing, and post-broadcast. Many production professionals and freelancers experience high stress, burnout, anxiety, or trauma symptoms due to the demands of the industry.

The Hidden Stress of Media & Production Work

Production crew often deal with:

• Long hours and tight deadlines

• Exposure to distressing stories, footage, or conflict

• Freelance instability and long gaps between jobs

• Blame, criticism, or being “weaponised” by the media

• Isolation and fear of speaking out due to the small industry

These pressures can lead to stress, low mood, burnout, vicarious trauma, acute stress, or PTSD symptoms. Many crew members feel they must be “grateful for the work,” even when conditions are overwhelming.

Support for All Media & Production Roles

We support everyone involved in making a production happen — including: Producers, Executive Teams, Welfare Staff, Researchers, Sound and Camera crew, Editors, Runners, and Freelance media workers.

Behind every story recorded is a human being taking it all in. We see you, and your wellbeing matters.

1:1 Support for Media & Production Professionals

We offer confidential, individual support for anyone currently working in production, or anyone who has previously worked in the industry and has been affected by it.

We can help with:

• Anxiety and low mood

• Burnout and exhaustion

• Trauma symptoms & PTSD

• Vicarious trauma

• Compassion fatigue

• Moral injury

• Stress related to freelance or unstable work

• Adjustment difficulties after leaving a production

Free 15-Minute Consultation

Initial assessment takes around 90 minutes and costs £175. A 50 minute therapy session costs £130, a 90 minute session costs £175. Online sessions available. Face-to-face sessions are based in Herefordshire. Travel available at additional cost.

If you’re struggling with the impact of working in film, TV, or media, we’re here to help.
Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation to see what support might suit you.