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I grew up in the North West of England but I have lived and worked in Saudi Arabia, the Channel Islands and Wiltshire. I now live in Wirral with my wife and two children.

Feedback:
"A fantastic introduction to youth mental health. Was very surprised by the statistics around this, and it was good for us to share our own misconceptions and opinions during the discussions. Really good tutor."
(Youth MH Aware 9th July 2025)
"This training has impacted and expanded my understanding of Mental health and young people, it was so interesting when learning about the importance of language when addressing mental health issues. I'm no longer the same again, now I know better and I will do better in supporting our young persons."
(YMHFA 19th June 2025)
"Very good course. Very informative. Enjoyable 2 days."
(YMHFA 19th June 2025)
"Very interesting. Got me thinking and will help a lot in my role."
(YMHFA 19th June 2025)
"Gregory is an excellent trainer. He facilitated discussion in a way which you could see made participants feel able to share ideas and information and therefore make a positive contribution to discussions. Gregory was very knowledgeable, patient and encouraging and his approach made all the difference."
(MHFA 23rd May 2025)
"I really enjoyed this course, the delivery via teams with the workbook was great. Everyone in my group was very engaged and joined in which made the course even better. Greg was a great lead instructor. Looking forward to the YMHFA in July."
(MHFA 23rd May 2025)
"Having attended this course two years ago, I was aware of the majority of the content. This for me was to renew my membership, refresh my current knowledge, and hopefully gain a greater insight with up to date guidance. Greg was such a fabulous instructor. He was confident in his own knowledge and not afraid to challenge ours. As we shared our own personal experiences throughput the training, Greg remained sensitive to any triggers; checking in and offering space if needed. I thoroughly enjoyed my two days, gaining the greater knowledge I had hoped for and the confidence to remain at the forefront should my training need to be actioned. Thank you for all of your support, Greg. It was great to meet you."
(MHFA 8th May 2025)
"Really enjoyed this course, this was a refresher for me, so I had an understanding of the topics we covered, however this course I found much more enjoyable than the previous Mental Health First Aid course I took three years ago. Greg made everyone feel at ease from the start, we had a really nice group and the space felt safe for some members to open up about their experiences. He was able to cover the topics and some quite heavy material with ease and knowledge, so made the two days fly by. Would not hesitate recommending this course to anyone. The venue was excellent too. Thanks Greg"
(MHFA 3rd April 2025)
"Greg the tutor was excellent. He put everyone at ease and presented the material well. He had a very good knowledge of the subject matter and I would definitely recommend any of my colleagues to attend this course."
(MHFA 3rd April 2025)
"Greg was a really good instructor and explained things in detail. He was knowledgeable in the subject and had lived experiences to share to support our understanding. I would be happy to recommend Greg as an instructor and the course to others. Thank you.
(MHFA 3rd April 2025)
"Really good training, I have learnt so much and feel more confident managing young people with mental health concerns. It has given me some strategies that I can use and give to young people who are struggling with their mental health."
(Youth MHFA 17th Jan 2025)
"I found the course very informative and interactive. I have definitely learnt a lot that I will take forward in my practice and I found the course manual and workbook to be very helpful."
(Youth MHFA 17th Jan 2025)
"Well articulated and honest. Clearly delivered."
(Youth MH Aware 9th Jan 2025)
"Informative, well-paced and good opportunities to engage and discuss as a group. The policy at the beginning was great!"
(Youth MH Aware 9th Jan 2025)
"Greg delivered the training really well. Knowledgeable and approachable. An all round great training. Thank you."
"Excellent course. Very knowledgeable instructor who made a challenging subject enjoyable and interesting. Very approachable and friendly."
"It was a great 2 days! Greg made everyone comfortable, welcomed debates and delivered the course really well. I knew about mental health conditions and support before the course, but the MHFA course highlighted and gave us time to explore scenarios and debates."
"The instructor did amazing, tackling such delicate topics and kept very professional but tried to keep the mood light."
"Very well taught, very good knowledgeable teacher."
"Excellent course, extremely helpful and Greg was a brilliant facilitator. Thank you so much!"
"Greg was an amazing host. He passes us an impression on how to be patient, supportive, respectful and kind.I am very grateful for all the learning I had."
"Excellent course, ran with empathy. Great cohort too."
"Greg made everyone feel comfortable and facilitated interesting and positive discussions,
which helped to build confidence even further."
"The care given to us as participants was outstanding."

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Work Experience

24 years secondary school teaching experience as a Modern Languages Teacher and Learning Support Teacher with experience in the state and independent sector.
13 years experience as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator and an experienced Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Also held the role of Mental Health & Wellbeing Coordinator, responsible for whole-school strategy on mental health and delivering in-house mental health training.

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Qualifications

BA (Hons) Modern Languages with Education (French & Spanish)
Qualified Teacher Status
L3 Learning & Skills Assessor (NQual)
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid (RSPH)
Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity (PDT)
Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (NCFE)

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