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About Odyssey Health

Over 40 years ago, we noticed that people who had been off work for two years or longer often struggled to return—not just to work, but to the activities and connections that gave their lives meaning. So, we welcomed change… and created a one-of-a-kind approach based on scientifically-proven behavioural change therapy. Rather than pushing symptoms aside, we help people cope with them, become active participants in their own recovery, and reconnect with the everyday activities they missed so much. Who we are: We are psychologists, behavioural therapists, medical consultants and health care professionals whose passion is helping people get back the lives they want, especially those who’ve been struggling far too much, for far too long. What we do: We use a custom-created, evidence-based treatment approach to reduce prolonged time off work, absenteeism, or modified work or hours because of mental health and chronic pain conditions. Based on the long-proven principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we help clients learn to acknowledge and accept their troubling thoughts and feelings, which helps them start being active much earlier than the norm, and start focusing not on their conditions, but on setting and moving towards personal goals, and a more meaningful life. Who we help: While we work with people absent from work for any length of time, we’re noted for our success with people who have been off work for at least one year to several. Caught in a classic vicious circle, their conditions and symptoms have often led them to withdraw from the world, they may have tried other interventions without success, and they’re likely avoiding being active, as they fear it will trigger even more discomfort. Supporting those people are compassionate employers and insurers who value their contributions, and want them back to work enough to seek us out – because they know we’ll go far beyond the norm to help their people get back to lives worth living.