Working in the super yacht industry comes with a unique set of pressures and pain points that are often difficult to explain to anyone outside of it. With 7 years of firsthand experience onboard, I have a solid understanding of what shapes daily life in the industry and the struggles that come with it. ​I understand what it means to live and work in the same confined space, with little privacy and constant pressure to perform. The long contracts, time away from family and friends, and the expectation to consistently deliver at the highest standard can take a significant emotional toll. In an environment where there is often little room for error and job security can feel uncertain, stress and anxiety can quickly build.

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There are aspects of the industry that are rarely spoken about openly, working in highly confidential settings with elite clients, navigating complex crew dynamics, and at times being exposed to challenging situations such as substance use, coercion, or blurred personal and professional boundaries. These experiences can feel isolating, and it’s not always easy to find a safe space to process them.​ Alongside my lived experience, my clinical training allows me to support crew in a way that is both grounded and professional. I understand not only the environment you’re in, but also how it impacts your mental health, relationships, and sense of self over time.

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The mental health of crew directly affects all aspects of the yacht operations. Personal and psychological problems quickly become operational problems. You are expected to perform optimally at all times, no matter the conditions you're in, the treatment you're received, or how little you've slept. What nobody outside the industry would put up with, is brushed off as "this is just yachting", and because everyone is in the same boat, it's normalised. It can be a game of "who can be the most resilient". But crew are not cogs in a machine. Burnout turns into incompetence. Anxiety affects decision making. Insomnia becomes a very real safety concern if you can’t focus properly and can’t think clearly. 

 

The operations of a yacht are directly correlated to the psychological states of the people running them. If we want crew to perform at their best, we have to start taking their psychological wellbeing seriously, just as we do every other aspect of safe yacht operations. 

 

Psychological wellbeing is an operational variable, and there are practical tools crew and leaders can use to manage it. Therapy and crew support can make a significant contribution not only to the mental and emotional states of the people running yachts, but the operations of the entire ecosystem.

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My approach is calm, confidential, and tailored to the realities of life onboard, offering you a space to talk openly, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and feel supported without judgement.