Mind Health Connect: Mental Health Training

01/11/2025

I’m a Trauma-Informed Mental Health Nurse with over 37 years’ frontline experience, specialising in mental health education, CBT-based training, breathwork, and 1:1 mental health support for individuals, workplaces, and community organisations.

My work focuses on helping people build understanding and confidence in recognising, responding to, and talking about mental health — with compassion and evidence-based tools.

I offer:
• 1:1 mental health sessions and wellbeing support
• Breathwork for stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation
• Bespoke training and workshops for teams and organisations

Topics include:
• Anxiety, low mood, and depression
• Menopause and mental health
• Suicidal thoughts and crisis awareness
• Coping strategies and CBT skills
• Breathwork for wellbeing

I’m trained by the British Menopause Society to deliver CBT for menopause (1:1 or group sessions), hold a teaching and assessment qualification, and am currently completing my Breath Coach training. I’m also a Naloxone and Mental Health First Aid Trainer & Assessor.

My training sessions focus on education and empowerment — helping people understand mental health, apply CBT-informed solutions, and strengthen self-care. Participants leave with the confidence to:
✅ Recognise early signs and symptoms
✅ Respond with evidence-based strategies
✅ Reduce stigma through understanding
✅ Support their own wellbeing and others

I’m passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces where people feel heard, valued, and equipped to make a positive difference — whether that’s in the workplace or wider community.

📩 Let’s connect if you’re looking for 1:1 support, breathwork sessions, or tailored mental health and wellbeing training.

17/10/2025

I’m a Trauma-Informed Mental Health Nurse with over 37 years’ frontline experience, specialising in mental health education, CBT-based training, breathwork, and 1:1 mental health support for individuals, workplaces, and community organisations.

My work focuses on helping people build understanding and confidence in recognising, responding to, and talking about mental health — with compassion and evidence-based tools.

I offer:
• 1:1 mental health sessions and wellbeing support
• Breathwork for stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation
• Bespoke training and workshops for teams and organisations

Topics include:
• Anxiety, low mood, and depression
• Menopause and mental health
• Suicidal thoughts and crisis awareness
• Coping strategies and CBT skills
• Breathwork for wellbeing

I’m am also trained by the British Menopause Society to deliver CBT for menopause (1:1 or group sessions), hold a teaching and assessment qualification, and am currently completing my Breath Coach training. I’m also a Naloxone and Mental Health First Aid Trainer & Assessor.

My training sessions focus on education and empowerment — helping people understand mental health, apply CBT-informed solutions, and strengthen self-care. Participants leave with the confidence to:
✅ Recognise early signs and symptoms
✅ Respond with evidence-based strategies
✅ Reduce stigma through understanding
✅ Support their own wellbeing and others

I’m passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces where people feel heard, valued, and equipped to make a positive difference — whether that’s in the workplace or wider community.

📩 Let’s connect if you’re looking for 1:1 support, breathwork sessions, or tailored mental health and wellbeing training.

23/09/2025

💡 Supporting Mental Health at Work and in the Community 💡

I deliver training, workshops & talks designed to build confidence in recognising and responding to mental health challenges such as:
✨ Anxiety
✨ Low Mood & Depression
✨ Menopause
✨ Suicidal Thoughts
✨ Coping Strategies & CBT Skills

As a trauma-informed practitioner, Naloxone trainer, Mental Health First Aid trainer & assessor, and Mental Health Nurse with over 37 years’ experience, I bring a unique blend of frontline expertise and compassion.

My sessions are practical, engaging, and tailored for your organisation or community group. They give participants the tools to:
👉Spot the signs of distress early
👉Listen and respond with confidence
👉Signpost to appropriate support
👉Reduce stigma and create safe, supportive environments
👉Care for their own wellbeing while supporting others

I am deeply passionate about educating people about mental health and reducing stigma so that no one feels alone in their struggles.

If you’re an employer, community leader, or organisation looking to strengthen mental health support — let’s talk about how I can help your team.

📩 Message me directly for more information

06/05/2025

👩‍⚕️It’s National Nurses Week!

From May 6th–12th, we celebrate the heart of healthcare—nurses.

I am proud to have 37 years experience in mental health nursing in primary care, secondary care, adult mental health, older adult mental health & forensic mental health.

This week—and every week— I praise nurses for their compassion, dedication, and the difference they make every single day. 🤩












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Pic taken at graduation in 1992 🙌

12/03/2025

Struggling to sleep 💤 listen to this
Breathing Technique to help reduce anxiety & promote sleep 4-7-8
https://youtu.be/j-1n3KJR1I8
💛 Please let me know you get on 💛

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16/11/2023

Enjoyed delivering a short session on Mental Health for the Under 15s Team 💙

30/08/2023

Check out this video. I'm at the end promoting Westspace in my other role as Team Lead for the Practice Mental Health Service for NHS Lothian 😎

24/08/2023

I was so proud to be in the Daily Record in my other role within the NHS 💜

21/08/2023

De-stress Now 👇 watch this video:

De-Stress, reduce your distress and soothe yourself right now with calming music, STOPP skill (CBT) positive coping statements and mindful breathing.From Get...