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Member wellbeing

As specialist GPs and rural hospital doctors you spend your lives caring for your communities. It’s important that you take care of your own health and hauora is vital to being able to do that well.

Wellbeing resources

  • EAP services

    All members can access free, confidential EAP Services to access clinical psychologists, financial advisors, legal advisors and other professionals. Access this benefit here.

  • Counselling support

    The College holds a list of GPs offering specialist counselling. This isn’t funded by the College but we’re happy to share the contact details. Email communications@rnzcgp.org.nz.

  • Coaching, mentoring and professional supervision

    Script for change
    Run by College Fellows Dr Sandra Spilg and Dr Joanne MacGregor, Script for Change offers integrated professional support including coaching, mentoring and professional supervision. They are uniquely placed to support GPs and Rural Hospital Doctors because of their lived experiences as GPs.

    Consult 2020
    College Fellow and Medical Educator Dr Bronwyn Campbell has a postgrad qualification in Professional Supervision and was involved in Medical Education for GP Registrars from 2010 to 2026. Find out more about the professional support Bronwyn offers.

  • Small Steps

    Small Steps is a free, digital resource developed to help people maintain, manage or improve mental wellbeing. Each tool only take a few minutes.

  • Pastoral support

    The College’s Medical Director Dr Prabani Wood offers pastoral support to members and practices who may be having a difficult time with specific clinical issues. She is available to talk with members about issues that might be causing them stress, dealing with patient demands, clinical issues and complaints.

  • Self-care guide

    Written by former College President Dr Sam Murton - “Self-care enables me to be a better doctor. If I am not taking care myself, it is difficult to have patience with, sensitivity to or empathy for my patients.” Download ‘Self Care’.

Reset room at GP22
Mental health support is important. At GP22: the conference for general practice we included a reset room so our members had a quiet space to rest, reflect, and recharge.