“Brian was a great instructor over the last 2 days listening and explaining all the way through, Instructing in a great relaxed environment for all. Great knowledge able to explain and answer questions asked of him.”

MFHA Workshop - 9 Jul 23

“Brian was a great instructor, put me at ease and reassured me. His teaching technique is great and ensures everyone is involved and has a clear understanding before moving on to another topic.”

MFHA Workshop - 9 Jul 23

“Brilliant led course, great that Brian uses his experience as a welfare office to deliver this course. Very knowledgeable about the subjects delivered”

MFHA Workshop - 9 Jul 23

“A very well delivered course that allowed for learning & insights. I came away feeling very empowered to support people”

MFHA Workshop - 9 Jul 23

“Great course to pass knowledge on how to manage mental health situations and and excellent delivery by an experienced instructor”

MFHA Workshop - 9 Jul 23

  • "I have achieved increased awareness about Mental Health reducing stigma. This has also enabled early intervention from acknowledging warning signs in my working environment. Allowing me to provide early recovery and increased resilience. I cannot thank Brian enough."

    2 day workshop 14 03 22

  • "The 2 day workshop give me the ability to understand not only what people could be potentially going through internally, but also the confidence to help if I came across people with symptoms."

    2 day workshop 14 03 22

  • "Brian is a fantastic instructor. He made the lesson very interesting and easy to follow. He is an excellent instructor and made the course really interesting."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 26 04 22

  • "Having done this course before in 2017 I was really happy with revisiting it.The course material was of a high level and instruction was superb"

    – Armed Forces MHFA 26 04 22

  • "I have tried for many years to get on a course like this one and I'm so grateful of this opportunity. The course is very well structured and pitched at a good level for the participants. The instructor was very good and made it a pleasant 2 day experience which I would highly recommend to others."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 26 04 22

  • " Really good course set at a good pace to allow for exploration of personal experience and cover each area thoroughly without dwelling for too long."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 26 04 22

  • "Although I have received other training related to mental health via virtual means, this course that was delivered in person was by far a better learning experience and I was able to take away a lot more that will enable me to use the course content more effectively. I will encourage more people to attend this course when it is next ran"

    – Armed Forces MHFA 03 08 21

  • "Excellent introduction to the various different types of Mental Health illnesses/issues and how to give support to someone you may suspect to be showing signs and symptoms of a mental health illness or condition and where to signpost or get advice."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 03 08 21

  • "This course should be delivered to as many service personnel within the unit as possible. It gives a great insight into organisations that are out there that can give support and help to individuals in need. It also gives you the tools to better understand and help people that are experiencing mental health issues."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 03 08 21

  • "Within my role I get to see people on a regular basis and have a good chance to see potential changes or indicators of mental ill health. This course has given me a much better awareness and improved knowledge on how to support those individuals that may need it.This should be naturally included within annual training and be pushed just as much as the First Aid at Work course."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 03 08 21

  • "My overall knowledge before the course was limited to experieinces that I had exposure to. The detialed instruction delivered supported my assumptions and filled in the blanks that had been present at the start of the course. Both instructors had a huge amount of detailed knowledge and articulated this well during the deliverd presentations and syndicate work."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 20 01 22

  • "Really well delivered course. This has revised and refreshed all my Mental Health First Aid skills and as a practitioner i feel revised and refreshed to look after my clients needs knowing i am doing them and myself safe. I would highly recommend this course and both Brian and Nicole to delver this course with there experience and knowledge around both mental health and teaching."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 20 01 22

  • "This course has helped me to become more aware of mental health and mental ill health. How I would notice or spot signs, approach, listen and action.I have become more confident to approach loved ones and friends if the need arises. Many thanks to both the instructors for the amazing and useful course."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 20 01 22

  • "Really well structured and presented. Covered a whole range of topics and the case studies and materials were very useful and will continue to be after the course."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 17 02 22

  • "Both instructors were exceptional, knowledgeable and approachable. Would highly recommend this course to anyone within the military.Thank you for a great couple of days."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 07 12 21

  • "Already helped me assist others, I feel its a really beneficial course to attend."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 07 12 21

  • "From a military perspective i believe this should be part of the annual training package the awareness and guidance provided by the instructors is critical and will only become more evident as we move past COVID and this issues become more apparent.An excellent course that is not only relevant in today's world but necessary.

    2 day workshop 03 03 22

  • "As a qualified relationship counsellor I feel this is one of the best courses I have ever attended. The pace and content enabled me to gain a greater understanding of the many factors which come into play where Mental Health is concerned, especially with the military. I also felt the lead instructor was able to give vital time for both group discussion and personal experiences, enabling us not only to learn from each other, but to feel valued. Whilst the co-instructor also brought striking practical issues to the fore with great clarity. At the end of the course I found myself feeling motivated and encouraged that I was now in a stronger position, to recognise how and where I might be able to support or direct people in future."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 23 08 22

  • "I really enjoyed the course. It gave me access to other people's experiences which gave me a different view and insight to some of the situations that I had been in. It was very eye opening and rewarding."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 23 08 22

  • "I have tried for many years to get on a course like this one and i'm so grateful of this opportunity. The course is very well structured and pitched at a good level for the participants. The instructor was very good and made it a pleasant 2 day experience which I would highly recommend to others."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 27 04 22

  • "Brian is a fantastic instructor. He made the lesson very interesting and easy to follow. He is an excellent instructor and he made the course really interesting."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 27 04 22

  • "The course is very interesting and all apply to my previous experience . There is some few areas where I find useful in particular to ALGEE . Well instructed - both instructor were very clear and very helpful especially explaining the course into the last details if needed be .One of the course I enjoyed so far also an eye opener ."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 13 05 22

  • "Course was Brilliant, instructors fosterd a great atmosphere and were very knowledgeable."

    – Armed Forces MHFA 13 05 22