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CiC Employee Assistance Programme supports employees with personal or work-related challenges through confidential counselling, practical legal and financial guidance, work-life support, and crisis support. Employees can reach qualified counsellors by phone, online, face-to-face, or live chat, with up to six structured sessions where appropriate. Its 24/7 service includes a digital platform with webinars, self-help resources, and a large library, while managers can get confidential advice from senior clinicians. CiC also tailors programmes with clients and offers global coverage through its counsellor network.

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    Empathia LifeMatters

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Employers seeking global family and work-life support — LifeMatters adds risk assessment, critical incident management, and development training alongside support for employees and their families.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Optum Global EAP

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Employees seeking coaching, self-care, and family support — Optum adds coaching, real-time Support Finder assessments, Calm resources, and tailored support for parents and caregivers.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    PAM Wellbeing

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Organisations wanting broad wellbeing resources and EAP access — PAM combines EAP counselling with an app offering tailored mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing programmes.

    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    SupportLinc

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Employees and families seeking direct counsellor access — SupportLinc serves employees and immediate family members and says participants pay no cost to use EAP services.

    6.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Acentra Health Employee Assistance Program

    Free plan Web

    Households needing local referrals and practical work-life help — Acentra offers local provider connections, caller follow-up, household-member access, and up to 30-minute legal or financial consultations.

    7.0 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
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    CuraLinc EAP

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Employers seeking coordinated clinical and digital mental health care — CuraLinc adds rapid psychiatry, text therapy, digital CBT, an AI care companion, and employer outcomes reporting.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Optima Health EAP

    Free plan Web

    UK employees seeking around-the-clock counselling and manager tools — Optima Health offers a dedicated Manager Support hub and 24/7 telephone access, with counselling across the UK.

    6.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    EAP Executive

    Paid APIWeb
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    ESI Employee Assistance Group

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Health Assured Wisdom Wellbeing

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.6 From £1.30/user/mo Visit site
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    HealthHero EAP

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.6 From £0.34/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    EAP Expert

    Paid Web
    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    MCL Medics EAP

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Spectrum.Life EAP+

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
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    Leafyard

    Paid Web
    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    TELUS Health EAP

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Wellbeing Solutions EAP

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site

The main trade-offs are that pricing is available only on request and the programme is tailored rather than presented at a set price. Its counselling allowance is up to six sessions, which may not fit every need. When comparing alternatives, consider whether you need broader family access, particular digital or clinical services, manager support, or a different mix of counselling and practical help. Check access channels, geographic reach, and how each service handles follow-up and referrals before choosing.

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