Working with schools

"As a Trust we have worked with Lisa and Emma for a couple of years to support our team with understanding their emotions and giving them the skills to deal with the challenges life sometimes throws at us. Their workshops have had great feedback and we are constantly being asked for more sessions. Lisa and Emma give a great deal of support in a sensitive and empathic way. Their work within the Trust has helped us to break down the stigma associated with mental health."

Sophie Murfin, CEO and Executive Principal of Wise Owl Trust

For the last three years I have taught in further and higher education and so I understand the specific challenges of working in education. Over the last five years I have provided 1-to 1 therapy to staff and pupils. With my colleague Lisa Woolfenden we have designed and delivered workshops to staff in a number of primary schools in Manchester.

I have an enhanced DBS certificate.

1-to-1 therapy for teaching and admin staff

On or off site support for teaching and admin staff – working together to help individuals.

1-to-1 therapy for pupils from 7 to 18

Using a combination of talking, creative and physical techniques.

Communication training

Tailored training to help improve communication between teaching staff to improve team collaboration and working conditions - improving listening skills, honest and effective verbal communication skills.

Stress management training

Utilising physical techniques with teaching, admin staff or pupils from 7 to 18 in groups to help individuals to proactively reduce and manage their own physical responses to stress for example; before or during examinations.

Workplace support

Non-management supervision of individuals on a monthly basis or before or at challenging times, for example; Ofsted inspections, observations or examinations. Space and time for individuals to focus on their professional and personal development.