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I'm a London-based Mental Health First Aid & Wellbeing Trainer. My skills include mental health first aid, suicide prevention, positive psychology and nutritional therapy with a focus on mental health.

I upskill managers and teams to have supportive conversations about mental health at work including:

- awareness of stress and common mental health issues and their impact

- how to spot the signs of poor mental health and offer assistance

- increasing your confidence to offer initial support and signpost to help

- the importance of self-care

My in-depth knowledge of health and wellbeing is blended into mental health first aid training courses. I aim to empower learners with practical skills and information to support their colleagues, friends, family and themselves.

I’ve trained a variety of managers and staff from well-established corporate, public, education and third sector organisations such as:

• Deloitte
• Allianz
• Vonage
• BDO UK
• IPSOS MORI
• McKinsey
• We Transfer
• ACAS
• NHS Trusts
• The Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust
• Surrey Physio
• The HR Company
• Croydon BME Forum
• Mind the Charity
• Magpie Dance Academy
• Groundworks
• East Surrey College
• Bromley Council
• Cabinet Office
• QA Limited
• Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health

I deliver training online and in person. Forthcoming training dates are listed below. If you have questions or you'd like to know more about bespoke training, please get in touch:

Tel: 07852 754 179 / Email: esther@thriveandwell.co.uk
Website: www.thriveandwell.co.uk.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thriveandwellwellbeing

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Course feedback:

“It was a great experience and I enjoyed the pedagogy of the course, very well made. Esther was a great instructor and took care of everybody’s learning throughout the course, so that everybody’s skills and knowledge could grow. Big thanks to Esther and the developers of this course!"

"Esther was a supportive, understanding and encouraging coach. The experiences and the guidance she shared made all the difference - it was a pleasure to spend my two training days with her! 10/10 recommend."

"I think this is the most important training I'll ever do! I think the approach is very clear and it will definitely help me and the company I work for to understand how we can most appropriately support people. The skills I've learned, particularly around listening and communicating non-judgementally, will be incredibly useful in all spheres of life. I'd recommend this course to anyone - thank you."

"I felt the course was well structured and the right length (2 days). The instructor was fantastic, patient and unassuming. The amount of engagement/break-out groups was spot on. Thank you."

"The instructor's timekeeping was impeccable. Her whole demeanor was so claim. Delivery was very precise. All attendees were given the opportunity to interact and contribute. I was so impressed with the manual I received, I could not put it down. Thank you."

"This was an intense course that reflected on one of the most important subject areas of our time. I have left this course feeling more confident in using models to support colleagues, students and wider communities in feeling more open to discussing issues. It has also helped me to recognise and understand behaviours to increase my awareness and response to MH."

"Esther was brilliant, well informed and set the absolute right tone for the subject matter. Feel really well equipped now!"

"Just wanted to say thank you for the last few weeks of MHFA training. It has been incredibly useful - feel much more equipped practically, and have more confidence in holding conversations and offering first aid and support. You delivered it all with clarity and at a nice pace!"

"I really enjoyed the course and learned so much from it. It has confirmed my wanting to train to be an instructor. Thanks Esther for facilitating our group so well - you were so calm and so knowledgeable."

"Brilliant instructor, made the course interesting and engaging."

"Thoroughly engaging delivery of the course. Knowledgeable and passionate about subject material. Very enjoyable two day course."

"I really enjoyed these days. They were informative and gave me good strategies to take away."

"Excellent course, very well delivered. Felt like a very safe space to ask questions and Esther has a wealth of knowledge."

"I really enjoyed the course. It is one of those practical and applicable life skill that will be of benefit in all facets of life. For the workplace; it’s a great addendum to my mentoring role as a senior staff member. This course will go a long way in helping me to promote a caring culture in my NHS organisation. I work in the field of oncology which can be quite draining for practitioners. MHFA will strengthen and help me to lend a hand to colleagues in those upsetting times."

"Thanks Esther for the excellent delivery of the program that really brought it to life for us."

"We both felt that you delivered the course content extremely well, given the tone of some of the subject matters."

"Excellent, great atmosphere, informal but informative."

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Work Experience

My current undertakings include:

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England Trainer (Adults)

Suicide First Aid Associate Tutor

Founder and Director at Thrive and Well (Mental Health and Wellbeing)

Clinical Nutritional Therapist (Mental Health)

Corporate Wellbeing Trainer

Mental Health First Aid England Guest Speaker - Nutrition & Mental Health

Assistant Clinic Supervisor at the College of Naturopathic Medicine supporting students to complete their nutrition training.

Mental Health First Aid support to BBC production ‘You Don’t Know Me‘.

Tel: 07852 754 179. email: esther@thriveandwell.co.uk. website: www.thriveandwell.co.uk. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thriveandwellwellbeing.

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Qualifications

• Positive Psychology Practitioner & Positive Psychology Coach (completing Dec 23)

• Diploma in Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy (Level 6)

• Accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England Instructor

• Understanding Suicide Intervention (City and Guilds, Level 4)

• Suicide First Aid Associate Tutor

• Integrated Mindfulness and Compassion in Professional Practice (Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body)

• Chartered Institute of Marketing Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management

• Yoga Teacher Training Diploma (18 months part-time with YogaCampus/Life Centre Islington)


tel: 07852 754 179. email: esther@thriveandwell.co.uk. website: www.thriveandwell.co.uk. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thriveandwellwellbeing. London

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