ABOUT ME
‘A true professional. If you spend 30 minutes with her, you will see what I mean. Her infectious energy, drive, and enthusiasm to support others is palpable.’
Oscar Myint, Psychotherapist, BSc Hons MBACP
An experienced and trusted trainer, coach and facilitator, with a passion for transformative learning.
Accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Accredited Thrive Neurodiversity in the Workplace Instructor
Founder of Strengths-Focussed Coaching and the Change Your Mind Programme.
I’m an empathetic and intuitive trainer, facilitator, coach and consultant. I have a passion for facilitating 'light bulb' learning! I have over 30 years of experience in education - specialising in mental health and neurodiversity since 2008.
I’ve designed and delivered courses and workshops to thousands of participants across the globe.
I feel privileged to support a range of sectors including the NHS, legal, publishing, manufacturing, financial, education, construction, charities, consulting, science industries, creative, local government, social care, and engineering.
What drives me?
I have a passion for equality and inclusion.
Stigma, stress, change and mental ill health can be experienced by any of us.
If we can increase understanding of neurodivergence and mental health, increase confidence in supporting ourselves and others, then we can make a difference.
The common denominator in my work, across every sector, is a passion for proactively supporting mental fitness.
Education, compassion, and understanding are where it starts. Read my testimonials to get a sense of the difference I have made.
Licensed and accredited mental health & neurodiversity training for businesses
I have trained thousands of employees, along with hundreds of managers and leads. I’m experienced in both online and in-person training.
I enjoy collaborating with business leaders. I love to listen and then suggest solutions to training or support needs. As a guest speaker, I have been described as dynamic, engaging and even 'life-changing'!
​Schools, colleges, and social care
Early in my career, I honed my skills working in education as a teacher and trainer. Through this work, I designed and implemented Strengths-Focussed Coaching and developed the successful Change Your Mind Programme - for all ages.
I also coached care leavers, helping them to increase their independence and confidence in understanding and nurturing their mental health. And as these vulnerable young adults turned their lives around, I learnt from them.
My best teachers have been those that I’ve coached. Through my work I’ve learnt so much about how to engage individuals and groups.
​Focussed and effective training programmes
I bring a superior breadth of expertise to every commission. And I seek feedback for everything I do.
From such feedback I have learned that I provide 'brilliant', 'effective', and ‘life-changing’ courses. I also have an extensive ability to make people feel at ease whilst facilitating sessions that enable people to learn and build confidence. Read what some of them have said in my testimonials.
The word 'dynamic' has cropped up many times – it encompasses my style, my curiosity, my skilled listening ability, and my drive.
​Let's transform lives together
I passionately believe that learning should be fun, transformative, and make a profound difference to individuals and, ultimately, to society.
Find out more about how my mental health training services can transform your workplace, organisation or group.
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I'm very approachable so do contact me for a chat about your needs.
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