The people behind Beyond EAP
When organisations refer an employee for support, they are placing a great deal of trust in the person they are recommending.
That's why Beyond EAP combines professional expertise with genuine compassion, understanding and real-world experience.
Sandie Dennis
Founder & Director | Specialist Coach, EMDR Trauma Therapist, Counsellor & Mediator
After a successful corporate career, Sandie founded Beyond EAP in 2014 having seen first-hand how significant life events can affect employees, managers and organisations alike.
Over the last decade, she has supported employees through parenthood, serious illness, trauma, bereavement, burnout and major life transitions. Her approach combines coaching, counselling, mediation and trauma-informed practice with a practical understanding of workplace pressures.
Sandie has particular expertise in trauma and bereavement, post-diagnosis health coaching, burnout, return-to-work support, fertility journeys, pregnancy after loss and complex life transitions impacting confidence, identity and wellbeing at work.
Known for her warmth, honesty and ability to create a safe, supportive environment, Sandie helps employees navigate some of life's most challenging moments whilst enabling organisations to support their people with confidence.
Jane Smart
Parental Leave Coach & Leadership Specialist
Jane specialises in supporting employees throughout the parenthood journey.
From fertility treatment and pregnancy through to maternity leave, shared parental leave and returning to work, Jane helps employees navigate one of life's most significant transitions with confidence and clarity.
Her calm, practical and supportive approach enables employees to feel understood whilst helping organisations retain talented people during an important stage of their lives.
Jane also leads Beyond EAP's live manager workshop:
Managing Maternity Leave: From Announcement to Return-to-Work
Helping managers build confidence, consistency and practical capability throughout the parental journey.
Jane Mitchell
Psychotherapist, EMDR Practitioner & Neurodiversity Specialist
Jane brings extensive experience across NHS, EAP, private healthcare and educational settings.
She works with employees facing complex personal challenges, emotional difficulties and significant life transitions, with particular expertise in trauma-informed support, emotional wellbeing, parental coaching and specialist support for parents of neurodiverse children.
Known for her compassionate and thoughtful approach, Jane helps individuals build resilience, regain confidence and develop practical strategies for navigating change.
She is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental space where employees can openly explore challenges and move forward positively.
Why our clients trust us
Behind every referral is a person experiencing a significant life event and an organisation wanting to provide the very best support possible.
Our team combines professional expertise with genuine human connection, because when employees feel genuinely seen, heard and supported, positive change becomes possible.
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Real HR Challenges
12 situations HR teams never expected to face and how to support employees through them.
Supporting employees through:
✓ Baby Loss
✓ Pregnancy After Multiple Miscarriages
✓ Sudden Hearing Loss
✓ Cancer Diagnosis
✓ Parent With Dementia
✓ Critical Incidents and more.
