Ian
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINER

Ian is a mental health and suicide prevention instructor with a wealth of experience in the corporate sector.

After 17 years managing accounts for high-profile clients like Nestlé and Rolls Royce in the global insurance industry, Ian realised the toll the high-pressure environment was taking on his well-being. Despite his success, he relied on socialising and drinking to cope with the stress.

Everything changed when Ian had a breakdown on a flight home and recognised the need for change. He took a Mental Health First Aid course, which inspired him to leave his corporate career in favour of delivering training to help others. Ian is a certified instructor in Adult Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Prevention, offering tailored courses to help businesses create supportive, resilient workplaces where mental health is openly discussed.

Qualifications

  • MHFA  Certified Instructor, full 2 day, 1 day, half day and refresher courses.

  • City & Guilds Level 3 in Suicide Prevention.

  • Suicide Prevention Instructor.

Cross-Sector Training

  • Certified Mental Health First Aid training.

  • Stress management tools and techniques to manage anxiety.

  • Mental health awareness training, including the difference between stress and anxiety and offering insights into conditions from depression to schizophrenia.

  • Suicide prevention courses.

– Nancy, Creatful

“Couldn't have asked for more. Ian is a training superstar, clearly he has worked very hard to hone his skills. Ian's passion for educating others so they can better support those around them shine's through. His approach was compassionate, well organised and timely all things that I appreciate in a training course. ”