Marine Mental Health & Psychological Fitness Services | Sentier Wellness

Marine Mental Health Specialists

Psychological Safety & Resilience for Life at Sea

Sentier Wellness supports maritime organisations with psychological fitness assessments, confidential counselling, PFA training, and crisis response — delivered by specialists with 15+ years of maritime mental health experience.

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15+ Years Maritime Expertise

24x7 Support

40+ Marine Clients

Why It Matters

Mental Fitness is as Critical as Technical Competence at Sea

Long voyages, isolation, fatigue, cultural friction, and high-stakes decision-making create unique psychological pressures for seafarers. Left unaddressed, these directly affect safety, judgment, and performance.

Mental health issues are a leading cause of maritime accidents and near-misses
Seafarers are 3x more likely to experience depression than land-based workers
Untreated psychological distress leads to poor decisions, conflict, and early sign-offs
Proactive psychological support reduces crew turnover and operational disruptions
Psychological fitness assessments are increasingly expected under international compliance frameworks

Who We Work With

Maritime Organisations Across the Industry

Shipping & Ship Management Companies

D.G. Shipping Medical Centres

Manning Agencies

Maritime Training Institutes

Offshore & Port Operations

Vessel Operators & Fleet Managers

Our Services

Comprehensive Maritime Mental Health Services

Three integrated service pillars — covering psychological testing, counselling support, and training — tailored for maritime safety culture.

Service 01

Psychological Testing & Workplace Screening

Standardised, research-backed assessments to evaluate mental fitness, behaviour, and role suitability. Our methods combine digital testing with clinical interpretation by qualified psychologists — fast turnaround, confidential, and compliance-ready.

Pre-joining psychological fitness tests for seafarers
Personality and behaviour profiling
Workplace stress and burnout screening
Fitness-for-duty evaluations
Risk assessment for high-responsibility roles

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Service 02

Counselling, Crisis Support & EAP

Confidential psychological support for crew, employees, and remote teams — accessible by phone or video, 24x7. Our counselling model focuses on early intervention, emotional regulation, and practical coping strategies.

One-to-one counselling by phone, video, or onsite
Crisis and trauma support at sea and ashore
Workplace mental health guidance for management
Employee Assistance Programs with structured reporting
Maternity, grief, and life transition support

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Training & Certification

Build a Psychologically Ready Crew

From awareness workshops to certified training — we equip maritime teams with the skills to recognise distress, respond effectively, and support one another at sea.

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PFA Certificate Course for Mariners — Self-Paced, Online, Certified

Equip your seafarers with internationally recognised Psychological First Aid (PFA) skills — available entirely online, at their own pace, from anywhere in the world. Complete the course, pass the assessment, and receive a certificate of completion.

Self-paced — complete in your own time, onboard or ashore

Fully online — no travel, no scheduling conflict

Designed specifically for high-risk & maritime environments

Certificate issued on successful completion

Available for individuals and group enrolment for ships

💰 How It Saves Costs for Ships & Companies

No travel or accommodation costCrew complete training onboard or at home — zero logistics spend

No operational downtimeFlexible self-paced format means no disruption to sailing schedules

Lower cost per learnerGroup enrolment pricing makes fleet-wide training affordable

Reduces costly incidentsPFA-trained crew intervene earlier, preventing crises that lead to early repatriation, legal costs, and reputational damage

Certificate of Completion issued to every mariner who successfully completes the course and assessment — shareable, verifiable, and professionally recognised.

Group PFA Training

Online or onsite PFA training for groups — ideal for shore staff, DG centres, and manning agencies who prefer facilitated delivery.

Mental Health Awareness Webinars

Live expert-led sessions on stress management, burnout, isolation, and resilience — delivered online for onboard and shore-based teams.

Onboarding and Resilience Workshops

Pre-voyage mental health briefings and resilience-building workshops for new joiners and returning crew — onsite or virtual.

Comprehensive Assessment Service

Bridge Team Simulator Psychological Observation

We offer a uniquely integrated evaluation combining Bridge Team simulator competency assessment — an in-person psychological observation — with validated psychometric testing, delivering a single comprehensive report that gives maritime organisations a complete picture of a seafarer's psychological fitness.

Simulator Psychological Observation

A structured, expert-led in-person behavioural observation session — assessing emotional regulation, interpersonal dynamics, stress response, and role-readiness under simulated maritime scenarios. Conducted by qualified psychologists trained in maritime environments.

Standardised Psychometry Assessment

Validated digital psychometric testing covering personality traits, cognitive patterns, emotional resilience, impulse control, and risk perception — using tools calibrated for high-responsibility maritime roles.

Combined Clinical Report

A single, integrated report authored by our psychologists — synthesising behavioural observations and psychometric data into a clear fitness assessment with actionable recommendations for the organisation.

How the Process Works

Digital PsychometryCandidate completes standardised online assessments — personality, resilience, risk perception, and cognitive patterns

Simulator Observation SessionA qualified psychologist conducts a structured in-person behavioural observation and clinical interview

Clinical SynthesisBoth data streams are analysed together by our psychologists to eliminate blind spots from either method alone

Combined Report DeliveredOne clear, actionable report — fitness rating, key observations, risk flags, and recommendations — within agreed turnaround time

Ideal for

Pre-joining screeningOfficer promotion assessmentPost-incident evaluationFitness-for-duty reviewDG Shipping complianceFleet-wide screening programs

Why Combined is Better

Psychometric tests alone can be gamed; observation alone can miss underlying patterns. The simulator observation plus psychometry combination cross-validates both — giving you the most accurate, defensible, and clinically sound picture of a seafarer's psychological readiness.

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Our Track Record

15+ Years Supporting Maritime Mental Health

Numbers that reflect our commitment to seafarer wellbeing and maritime safety.

15+Years of specialist maritime mental health experience

40+Marine clients including shipping companies, clinics, and institutes

100%Confidential assessments with secure digital reporting

24x7Counselling support available even during voyages

Our Clients

Trusted by Leading Maritime Organisations

We work closely with shipping companies, marine institutes, and DG-certified doctors as a dedicated mental health partner.

40+ more clients worldwide

Why Partner With Us

What Makes Sentier Wellness Different

Qualified & experienced psychologists onlyEvery assessment and counselling session is delivered by a qualified mental health professional

Standardised and validated toolsDigital testing using internationally recognised psychometric instruments

100% confidential and secureAll assessments and reports follow strict ethical and data privacy standards

Fast and reliable turnaroundReports delivered within agreed timelines — no bottlenecks in your screening process

15+ years of domain expertiseDeep experience in marine, aviation, and corporate behavioural assessments

24x7 counselling availabilitySupport accessible even during active voyages by telephone or video

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

We provide psychological fitness assessments (including BTM observation and psychometry), confidential counselling, crisis support, PFA certification courses, and mental health awareness training — all tailored for seafarers and maritime organisations.

Our Psychological First Aid (PFA) Certificate Course is a self-paced online program designed specifically for mariners. It equips seafarers with skills to recognise psychological distress, respond safely, and support colleagues in crisis — reducing the risk of escalation at sea. It is available for individuals and group enrolment, with a certificate of completion issued after passing the assessment. It saves ships significant cost by eliminating travel and reducing operational disruption.

Bridge Team Simulator competency assessment is a structured clinical observation conducted by a qualified psychologist — assessing real-time behavioural patterns that written tests cannot capture. Combined with standardised psychometric assessments, it gives a more accurate and complete picture of psychological fitness than either method alone. We deliver both in a single combined report, reducing turnaround time and cost for your organisation.

Yes. Our counselling support is accessible by telephone and video, ensuring support even during active voyages or offshore assignments, subject to communication availability.

Requirements vary by organisation and jurisdiction. Our assessments are designed to support safety and wellbeing — and are increasingly expected under international compliance frameworks. We work alongside DG Shipping certified doctors and can align our process with your regulatory requirements.

All services strictly follow professional ethical guidelines and data privacy standards. Individual assessment findings are shared only with the seafarer and, where relevant, the designated organisational point of contact as agreed in advance. Counselling sessions are always completely confidential.