How stressed are you, really?
Discover where you are on the Stress Continuum with an evidence-based assessment built on the clinically validated Perceived Stress Scale. Free. Confidential. Takes 10 minutes.
Based on the Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen et al., 1983)
Clinically informed
GDPR compliant
Used by NHS professionals
THE HIDDEN COST
Stress is invisible until it's a crisis
Most people don't recognise how stressed they are until the damage is done. Chronic stress silently erodes mental and physical health, diminishing productivity and straining relationships. Left unchecked, it compounds over time, affecting everything from sleep quality to immune function, yet 74% of UK adults have felt so overwhelmed they couldn't cope.
The problem isn't a lack of willpower. It's a lack of measurement. You can't manage what you can't see.
That's where we come in.
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Working days lost to stress annually in the UK (HSE)
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Annual cost of poor mental health to UK employers (Deloitte)
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Of employees report moderate-to-high stress levels (CIPD)
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Have access to proactive stress assessment through work
HSE Labour Force Survey 2022/23, Deloitte Mental Health Report 2022, CIPD Health and Wellbeing at Work 2023
THE FRAMEWORK
The Stress Continuum: from Thriving to Crisis
Everyone sits somewhere on this spectrum. Knowing where you are is the first step to moving in the right direction.
Thriving
Balanced emotions, steady energy, clear thinking. You feel in control, engaged, and optimistic about the future. Maintain balance with consistent mindfulness practice and healthy routines. Protect sleep, nurture relationships, and build stress resilience reserves.
Surviving
Managing stress but feeling stretched. Occasional fatigue, mild tension, but still coping with everyday demands. Early warning signs are appearing. Prioritise ruthlessly, set clear boundaries between work and rest, and schedule regular relaxation breaks as non-negotiable appointments.
Struggling
Persistent overwhelm, disrupted sleep, irritability. Stress is affecting your performance and relationships noticeably. Seek social support and try evidence-based techniques like deep breathing or progressive relaxation. Professional guidance can make a real difference.
Crisis
Feeling paralysed, numb, or completely overwhelmed. Daily functioning is significantly impaired. Immediate support is essential. Contact mental health professionals, resilience centres, or crisis helplines today. You don't have to navigate this alone.
Where do you sit today?
Find Out in 10 MinutesHOW IT WORKS
From invisible pressure to actionable insight
01
Take the Assessment
Complete our clinically validated questionnaire, just 10 minutes on any device. No registration needed for the quick screener. Choose between our 10-question snapshot or the comprehensive 60-question deep-dive.
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Get Your Results
Receive your personalised Stress Continuum placement instantly. See your scores across four key domains: Physical Wellbeing, Mental Clarity, Emotional Balance, and Daily Functioning.
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Take Action
Download your detailed PDF report with tailored, evidence-based recommendations for your stress stage. Track your progress over time. Access Ai-powered support to guide your journey.
THE SCIENCE
Built on the most validated stress measurement in the world
Our assessment is informed by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), created by Cohen, Kamarck, and Mermelstein in 1983. The PSS is the most widely used and scientifically validated tool for measuring perceived stress globally, with over 30,000 citations in academic research. It evaluates how unpredictable, uncontrollable, and overloaded you perceive your life to be, the three key dimensions of psychological stress.
We've built on this foundation with a proprietary 4-domain framework developed by clinical psychotherapist Brian Pope, measuring:
- Physical Wellbeing, how stress manifests in your body
- Mental Clarity, your ability to think clearly and concentrate
- Emotional Balance, your emotional regulation and resilience
- Daily Functioning, how stress impacts your everyday life
Understanding your stress level transforms invisible pressure into actionable insight, empowering you to regain control and protect your wellbeing before stress becomes overwhelming. Research demonstrates that naming your feelings, a practice called 'name it to tame it', helps calm the brain's stress response and builds genuine resilience. Our assessment puts this principle into practice: by accurately identifying your stress stage, you activate your brain's regulatory systems and create a foundation for meaningful change.
WHO WE HELP
Three ways we bring stress assessment to the people who need it most
COMING SOON
The future of stress assessment
Coming Later in 2026
Heart Rate Variability Monitoring
Coming soon: pair your questionnaire results with clinical-grade HRV biometric data for the most comprehensive stress picture available outside a clinical setting. Your heart rhythm tells a story your mind might not, together, subjective and objective measurement create a complete view of your stress physiology.
Developed in partnership with HeartMath-certified practitioners and backed by decades of research linking HRV patterns to physical and psychological health outcomes.
Coming Later in 2026
Ai-Powered Stress Coaching
Talk to an Ai trained on clinical expertise about your assessment results. Get personalised coping strategies, evidence-based techniques, and ongoing support, available 24/7 by text or voice. Not a generic chatbot. A clinically governed Ai that understands your specific stress profile and guides you towards meaningful change.
Join the waitlist to be first to access HRV monitoring and Ai coaching when they launch.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real experiences, real impact
A clinically informed assessment helping people recognise early warning signs and take action before reaching crisis point.
“Identifying stress stages helped our entire team rebuild after the pandemic. We went from feeling scattered and burnt out to having a clear roadmap for recovery. The assessment gave us language to discuss what we were experiencing.”
Jean Whitlock
Resiliency Centre
“Pilot testing feedback coming soon — we're currently running our first community trial and gathering real user experiences.”
Community Pilot Participant
Feedback pending
“Workplace pilot feedback coming soon — we're partnering with organisations to measure the real impact of stress assessment on team wellbeing.”
Workplace Pilot Partner
Feedback pending
INDIVIDUAL PLANS
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
Every journey starts with understanding where you are. Our free tier gives you that. Our paid tiers help you get where you want to be.
Free
FreeForever
- 10-question quick screener
- Instant Stress Continuum placement
- Basic results summary
- Access to educational resources
Most Popular
Plus
£2.99/month
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Full 60-question comprehensive assessment
- Detailed PDF report with 4-domain breakdown
- Progress tracking over time
- Reassessment reminders
- Personalised recommendations
Coming Soon
Pro
£5/month
- Everything in Plus, plus:
- HRV biometric integration
- Ai-powered stress coaching (text & voice)
- Personalised Ai action plans
- Combined subjective + objective reports
- Priority access to new features
Looking for workplace or NHS solutions? See our organisational pricing or NHS commissioning models.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Got questions? We've got answers.
The quick screener takes about 2 minutes, just 10 questions. The comprehensive assessment takes 10 to 12 minutes with 60 questions. Both can be completed on any device.
Absolutely. Your individual assessment results are completely private. We never share individual data with anyone, not employers, not healthcare providers, not anyone. Our platform is GDPR compliant and hosted on EU servers. You can delete your account and all data at any time.
The Stress Continuum is our 4-tier framework for understanding stress levels: Thriving (green), Surviving (amber), Struggling (orange), and Crisis (red). Everyone sits somewhere on this spectrum, and knowing your position is the first step to improving it.
No. Assess Your Stress is a clinically informed assessment tool, not a diagnostic service. It helps you understand your stress levels and provides evidence-based recommendations. If your results suggest you may benefit from professional support, we'll signpost you to appropriate services including NHS Talking Therapies and crisis helplines.
The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was created by Cohen, Kamarck, and Mermelstein in 1983. It is the most widely used psychological instrument for measuring the perception of stress, with over 30,000 academic citations. It evaluates how unpredictable, uncontrollable, and overloaded you perceive your life to be.
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) measures the variation in time between each heartbeat. Higher HRV generally indicates better stress resilience and cardiovascular health. Lower HRV is linked to chronic stress, anxiety, and various health conditions. Our upcoming HRV integration will pair this objective biometric data with your questionnaire results for the most comprehensive stress picture available outside a clinical setting.
Never. If you take the assessment through a workplace programme, your employer only sees anonymised, aggregate data, for example, that 34% of a department is in the amber zone. They cannot see individual results. This is enforced by our system architecture, not just by policy.
We are actively working with NHS services to integrate Assess Your Stress into Talking Therapies pathways. If you're a commissioner or service manager interested in a pilot, please contact us.