Our story
For nearly two decades, Transitioning Well has set the standard in psychosocial risk and organisational wellbeing.
Long before it became a regulatory focus, our founders – psychologists Dr Sarah Cotton and Justine Alter – recognised that life’s transitions are not just personal milestones, but critical moments of risk and opportunity for organisations.
Our story began supporting workers through the complex interplay of work and life. We quickly saw that transitions – parental leave, promotion, redundancy, retirement – are often critical points for wellbeing, performance, and culture. These moments, now more widely recognised as psychosocial risk factors, have always been at the heart of our work.
Fast forward to now, and Transitioning Well has leveraged solid foundations in psychosocial risk management and controls to deliver nearly two decades of enterprise-grade experience, research-backed frameworks, and a proven track record of system-wide impact. Our specialist psychologists partner with organisations to reduce risk, build psychological intelligence, and embed cultures of care and high performance – at every level, from boardroom to frontline.
Today, we are trusted by leading employers to deliver tailored that meet regulatory obligations, protect performance, and create mentally healthy workplaces. Our mission remains unchanged: to walk beside our clients with integrity and insight, helping them build workplaces where all humans can truly live well and work well.
Dr Sarah Cotton
Co-Founder / Co-Director / Organisational Psychologist (VIC)
We knew that life was comprised of many significant life transitions, and by supporting people to navigate them, we could help to protect their mental health and wellbeing in the process.