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I create bespoke training packages for organisations that are supportive, inclusive and passionate.

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Hi, I’m Marie-Clare and I am a mental health and wellbeing trainer. Whether you are a small local business or a large national organisation, I create tailored training packages to support your organisation’s aims and values.

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    Mental Health First Aid England Course

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    Manager Training

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    Staff Training


According to the HSE's 2023/24 report, work-related stress, depression, or anxiety accounted for 46% of all work-related ill health. This marks a decrease from the previous year but remains above pre-pandemic levels.


While there's no universal manual for mental health, organisations can make a significant difference by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and psychologically safe workplace culture - one where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to speak openly.

Whatever the challenge, whatever the goal, I’m here to help you strengthen your team’s mental health awareness and confidence. Whether you’re interested in an informal lunch-and-learn session or a fully accredited training course, I can tailor sessions to suit your team’s needs and schedule.

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    Organisations who have identified gaps in their wellbeing audits

    Support your employees with further awareness and education around wellbeing and mental health, to support them in and out of the workplace.

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    Managers who are concerned about the increase in staff mental ill health

    Creating a safe and supportive workplace culture that encourages staff members to communicate without feeling judged.

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    Businesses who believe in and want to retain their staff

    Reassuring employees that they are valued and how important their roles are within the team.

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    Companies who want to make a positive contribution to their employees work life balance

    Encouraging the workforce to understand the important of balance and avoid burnout.

  • Mental Health First Aid - MHFA

    Delegates will become a MHFAider® through Mental Health First Aid England.
    A 2 day online course equipping people to effectively support others in mental health crisis, to help prevent mental health issues from worsening, to promote and have hope of mental ill health recovery, to raise awareness in our communities that reduces stigma and to improve our own health and wellbeing.

    17th and 18th September 2025, 9am to 5pm each day -

    Course booking form  · MHFA England

    8th and 9th December 2025, 9am to 5pm each day - link coming soon

  • Mental Health First Aid Refresher - MHFA

    This 4hr session gives those who are already an MHFAider® the chance to renew their skills, update their knowledge of mental health support, practice applying the MHFA action plan and the course now gives access to three more years of continued support and benefits.

    MHFAiders need to re-qualify every three years. 

    24th June 2025, 1pm to 5pm

    Course booking form  · MHFA England

    15th October 2025, 9am to 1pm

    Course booking form  · MHFA England

  • Safeguarding Awareness

    This Safeguarding Awareness session is designed to help everyone understand how to recognise, respond to, and report concerns about the safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. Together, we can create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all.

  • Mental Health and You

    Mental Health and You is a one-day course designed to explore the complex and vital topic of mental health. Together, we’ll learn how to recognise signs and symptoms, explore different mental health conditions, support others and ourselves, and identify where to find further help. Join us to build awareness, confidence, and compassion around mental wellbeing.

  • Grief, Loss and Trauma : Healing Through Understanding

    Grief, Loss and Trauma is a tailored course focusing on understanding the emotional impact of grief, the many forms of loss, and how we may respond to them. We’ll explore key theories of grief, different types of loss, and gain insight into trauma - its effects on mental health and how to recognise signs of distress. The session also covers practical ways to offer support to ourselves and others through these difficult experiences.

  • Conversations that Count - Talking about Mental Health

    This interactive 3-hour workshop is designed to equip participants with the confidence, mindset, and communication skills needed to support colleagues or peers who may be struggling. Through discussion, reflection and practice, we’ll explore how to initiate supportive conversations, listen actively and empathetically, and understand our role in providing a safe and non-judgemental space for others.

    Whether you're a manager, a team member, or simply someone who wants to show up better for others, this session offers tools and perspectives to help you feel more prepared and connected in challenging moments.

  • Celebrating Neurodiversity

    This engaging workshop offers an insightful exploration into what neurodiversity truly means. Together, we’ll look at a range of neurodivergent conditions, gain a deeper understanding of individual experiences, and learn how to offer meaningful support. The session focuses on recognising and valuing differences, challenging stigma, and creating environments where everyone feels they belong. Whether you’re neurodivergent, an ally, or simply eager to learn more, this workshop celebrates the strengths in diversity and promotes inclusion for all.

  • WRAP: Your Personal Plan for Wellbeing

    A practical introduction to the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) — a tool to strengthen and sustain mental health. In this focused one-hour session, participants will be introduced to WRAP: a simple, powerful framework designed to help individuals identify what keeps them well, recognise early warning signs, and develop personalised strategies to maintain and protect their mental health.

    Together, we will: Explore the key components of WRAP, begin building a personal wellbeing toolkit and learn how to embed these strategies into daily life

    Whether you’re new to WRAP or looking to refresh your approach, this session offers a supportive space to reflect, refocus, and take practical steps toward greater wellbeing.

  • Menopause: Breaking the Silence

    This 2-hour session takes a frank and honest look at the often-taboo subject of menopause. We’ll explore the stigma that surrounds it, the wide range of symptoms, and the significant impact menopause can have on mental health. Through open discussion and shared experiences, this session aims to increase understanding, reduce shame, and bring people together in support. Whether you're experiencing menopause yourself or supporting others, join us to help break the silence and challenge the stigma.

  • Building Resilience: Strengthening Mental Wellbeing and Self-Awareness

    Building and maintaining resilience is essential for supporting our mental wellbeing. In this session, we’ll explore the significant impacts that stress and burnout can have on us, what resilience and self-awareness truly mean, reflect on our own strengths and challenges, and learn practical strategies to strengthen these core skills. By embedding these practices into our daily lives, we can better protect ourselves from prolonged stress and reduce the risk of burnout. Join us to boost your mental fitness and foster lasting wellbeing.

  • The Hurdles Our Young People Can Face : Understanding, Supporting, Empowering

    A reflective and interactive workshop grounded in over a decade of frontline experience. Drawing on 11 years of managing a young persons programme, this session explores the complex challenges many young people face today — and how we, as professionals, peers, or supporters, can respond with empathy, insight, and practical tools. This workshop offers not only knowledge but space for reflection, skill-building, and shared learning. Whether you're working with young people or simply want to better understand their world, this session will equip you to support them with compassion and confidence.

    Through open discussion and thoughtful activities, we’ll explore: ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), self-harm and emotional regulation, attachment styles and co-dependency, substance misuse, eating disorders and more.

  • Self-Harm Awareness

    Creating safe, informed spaces for meaningful conversations about self-harm. This vital and reflective session offers the opportunity to explore the realities of self-harm with honesty, empathy, and care. Together, we will: Deepen our understanding of what self-harm is (and what it isn’t), identify the wide range of self-harm behaviours and underlying reasons, explore practical and compassionate approaches to supporting those who self-harm, reflect on the emotional impact this can have on those who care, and how to manage it well.

    Self-harm can be difficult to talk about — but it’s through these conversations that change happens. This session invites participants to grow in confidence, reduce stigma, and develop the tools to respond with sensitivity and strength.

  • Peer Support

    This comprehensive two-day course is designed to equip Peer Supporters with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence to offer safe and effective peer support to colleagues and others. This course blends lived experience, practical tools, and a supportive learning environment to help participants develop their skills while fostering a strong culture of connection and care.

    Peer Support Theory - Understand the foundations of peer support, including its principles, values, and boundaries.

    Peer Support in Practice - Learn how to apply peer support skills in real-world situations, with opportunities for discussion, case study exploration and guided reflection.

    Staying Well While Supporting Others - Explore strategies for self-care, boundaries, and sustainable support, so Peer Supporters can remain resilient and well in their roles.

  • The Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the workplace

    The Worker Protection Act 2023, effective October 2024, requires employers to take 'reasonable steps' to prevent sexual harassment, promoting a proactive approach to workplace safety.

    This session covers how the Act differs from the Equality Act, forms of sexual harassment, its impacts, reporting procedures, and support strategies.

    By understanding these changes, we can create safer, more inclusive, and respectful workplaces.

  • Shaping Your Best Self : Cultivating Confidence, Resilience and Self Awareness

    A one day course delving into a journey of self-reflection and growth—one that will help individuals to focus on themselves and their needs.  

    We all face challenges, doubts, and setbacks, but how we respond to them defines our path forward. Confidence allows us to take bold steps, resilience helps us bounce back from adversity, and self-awareness empowers us to understand our strengths and areas for growth.​ Throughout this session, we’ll explore practical strategies, engage in interactive exercises, and reflect on personal experiences that will help you cultivate these qualities.

  • Enhanced Suicide Prevention Skills - in partnership with The Mental Health People

    This advanced-level training is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of suicide prevention and intervention strategies. Building on foundational knowledge, this course equips professionals with the practical tools, communication techniques, and confidence needed to recognise signs of suicide risk, intervene effectively, and support individuals in crisis.

    Participants will engage with real-life scenarios, guided skills practice, and evidence-informed frameworks to enhance their situational awareness and decision-making under pressure.

    The course also equips individuals to reflect on their own wellbeing and explore effective strategies to minimise the risk of burnout and compassion fatigue in the demanding roles they hold.

I am positive about change and through educating ourselves we can become much more resilient in our workplace and in our own lives. I want to contribute to ending the stigma around mental health and wellbeing.

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Managers who are concerned about the increase in staff mental ill health

We assume managers are equipped to deal with everything but unless they have had the correct training, they simply don’t have the correct tools to support. Nobody wants to feel like they have said or done the wrong thing and potentially have made the situation worse. Many people result in not having the conversation altogether or avoid any potential uncomfortable situations. This means that staff who are struggling with a mental health issue have nowhere to turn.

Companies who want to make a positive contribution to their employees work life balance

Lack of knowledge is disabling for managers and staff.  My training focuses on teaching people how to start these difficult conversations and give them the tools and techniques to be able to deal with these types of situations.  By embedding mental health into everyday conversations we can overcome barriers in communication and start providing and accessing better support.  With the right support and understanding people can once again live happy and healthy lives – I know it, I’ve seen it, I believe it.

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Marie-Clare was personally recommended to us, and we were not disappointed! She has now run 10 Mental Health Awareness courses, for the business,  aimed at employees of all different levels of seniority. Feedback, without exception, has been incredibly positive and I have no hesitation in recommending Marie-Clare as an excellent training provider

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Rachel Johnson

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