Rachel Austen
Workplace Burnout Prevention Specialist
As an experienced Occupational Psychologist, I help individuals and organisations recognise burnout early, understand what’s driving it and find practical solutions to help them thrive in high stress environments.
Some of the organisations i’ve helped are:
Why People Work With Me
Helping people understand what’s really going on beneath the surface
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight.
It builds gradually - through patterns, pressures, expectations and environments that shape how we think, feel and work.
My approach combines:
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Psychological Expertise
Deep understanding of human behaviour, stress, burnout and evidence-based approaches to drive meaningful impact.
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Data-Led Insight
Using a proprietary, validated psychometric tool called AURA, burnout becomes measurable — helping individuals and organisations act earlier.
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Organisational Experience
Experience working with many companies to diagnose burnout risks and address systemic drivers of stress - I know what works and what doesn’t.
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Leadership Understanding
Having assessed and coached thousands of leaders, I understand leadership behaviours, pressure points, and the role leaders play in creating psychologically healthy workplaces.
What I Do
I work with individuals, teams and business leaders who want to take a proactive approach to managing risk from burnout and develop healthier, more effective ways of working.
I also train coaches in my validated psychometric assessment tool, AURA so they can use it with their clients.
My approach is grounded in psychological science, data-led insight and practical action.
Here’s the main ways of working with me:
Beating Burnout Programmes
A systematic and data-driven approach to managing risk from burnout and creating conditions to thrive.
Workshops & Learning
Equipping employees and managers with insights, skills and tools to cope with stress and build personal and collective resilience.
Personal Coaching
Confidential coaching guided by AURA insights to help individuals recognise stress patterns and map their path to thriving.
AURA Certification
Enabling coaches and consultants to use the AURA assessment tool in their work with clients.
What Clients Say
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What Clients Say *
”We were impressed with the level of support we received working with Rachel, the usefulness of AURA's reporting and resources. The data and tools provided by AURA were particularly valuable in helping us to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions in our efforts to promote wellbeing and resilience. ”
Treesan Boonma, Head of HR, Booking.com
“Superb. Rachel was fantastic at making an accurate analysis of my situation and offering practical guidance and suggestions. Her suggested solutions to problems felt easy to implement and achievable.
Sarah Crawshaw, Associate Director, Leithwaite
About Rachel Austen
Chartered Occupational Psychologist • Organisational Consultant • Coach • Workplace Burnout Prevention Specialist
I’ve got 20 years of experience of working with organisations across over 30 countries.
I’ve spent my career helping people understand themselves better — working with hundreds of leaders, teams and organisations around the world. This has given me deep insight into how workplaces function and what people need to thrive.
My work is grounded in rigorous psychological science and motivated by my own personal experience of burnout.
That is why I care deeply about early detection, practical intervention and meaningful impact.
I believe people can thrive at work without sacrificing their health and organisations can succeed without burning out their people.