First Aid for Mental Health Training
Empowering people to recognise, respond and support
At Cotswold Therapia, I deliver accredited First Aid for Mental Health training that gives individuals and organisations the confidence to recognise the early signs of poor mental health, offer appropriate support, and understand when and how to signpost someone towards professional help.
Mental health affects every workplace, school and community. Having people who feel confident to start supportive conversations can make a real difference.
My courses combine nationally recognised qualifications with a warm, trauma-informed approach, creating a safe, engaging learning environment where participants can ask questions, explore real-life scenarios and build practical skills they can use immediately.
A Trauma-Informed Approach
As an experienced Trauma-Informed Wellbeing Therapist, I understand that everyone's experiences are unique.
My courses are delivered with compassion, psychological safety and respect, ensuring participants feel comfortable engaging with sometimes sensitive topics. Training is interactive, practical and designed to build confidence rather than overwhelm.
Who is this training suitable for?
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Corporate Organisations
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Schools and education providers
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Charities and community groups
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Healthcare providers
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Sports clubs
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Hospitality and retail teams
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Individuals wishing to gain an accredited qualification
Training can be delivered at your venue or at a suitable training location.
Why choose Cotswold Therapia?
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Nationally recognised and accredited NUCO First Aid for Mental Health Instructor
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Trauma-informed teaching approach
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Small, engaging group sessions
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Practical, interactive learning
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Supportive and inclusive environment
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Based in the Cotswolds and available to deliver training across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire and surrounding counties.
First Aid for Mental Health Instructor
Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health
Valid for 3 years
Non-Accredited version available for Level 1
A half-day course designed to increase awareness of mental health, reduce stigma and provide an introduction to supporting wellbeing.
Ideal for:
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All employees
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Volunteers
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Community groups
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Anyone wanting a better understanding of mental health
Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health
Valid for 3 years
A one-day accredited course that develops practical skills to recognise mental health concerns, offer initial support and guide someone towards appropriate help.
Participants will learn:
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Common mental health conditions
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Recognising early warning signs
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How to approach and support someone experiencing poor mental health
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Active listening and effective communication
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Professional boundaries
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Recovery and signposting to appropriate services
Level 3 Supervising First Aid for Mental Health
Valid for 3 Years
A two-day course designed for designated team members to be the first point of call if needed, these may include managers, supervisors and those with responsibility for supporting staff wellbeing.
This course explores mental health in greater depth, including:
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Understanding a range of mental health conditions
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Building mentally healthy workplaces
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Managing conversations with confidence
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Supporting individuals through recovery
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Reducing stigma within organisations
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Developing action plans and appropriate referral pathways
Investment
Course
Level 1 - 3 hours
Public Course accredited £65 per person or non-accredited £55 per person
Organisation accredited £495 or non-accredited £425
(up to 12 delegates)
Level 2 - 1 Day
Public Course £145 per person
Organisation £895
(up to 12 delegates)
Level 3 - 2 Days
Public Course £245 per person
Organisation £1695
(up to 12 delegates)
Certification
Successful learners receive an accredited First Aid for Mental Health qualification, valid for 3 years from the date of achievement
Prices include course materials and registered certification.
Organisation training outside a 30-mile radius of Bourton-on-the-Water may incur an additional charge.
Contact me to enquire about dates and training options.
