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Mental Health Training and Consultation

Mental Health Training and Consultation Led by a Registered Mental Health Nurse

Mental health training gives people the knowledge and confidence to notice when someone is struggling and respond in a safe, helpful way. At Thriving Care Services, our training, workshops and consultations are led by a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with clinical experience in mental health care.
We work with care providers, employers, schools, community groups, families and individuals in Barking, across East London and online.
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Care providers
Employers
Schools
Community groups
Families
Individuals
  • Barking, East London and online
Led by an RMN
Training, workshops and confidential consultations
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse led
  • In person or live online
  • CPD for care teams
  • Confidential consultations
  • Tailored to your sector
The Basics

What Is Mental Health Training?

Mental health training is structured learning that helps people understand common conditions, reduce stigma and support others. Good training blends knowledge with practical skills that people can use the very next day.

Sessions usually cover:

01
Common conditions such as anxiety, depression and stress
02
Early warning signs in colleagues, clients or students
03
How to start a supportive conversation
04
When and how to signpost someone to professional help
05
Looking after your own wellbeing
Our Programmes

What Training Programmes Do We Offer?

01

Mental Health Awareness Training

Our mental health awareness training workshops build a shared understanding across a team. They suit staff at every level and help create a culture where people feel able to speak up.
02

Stress Management and Resilience Training

Stress management training gives staff practical tools to handle pressure, set boundaries and recover after demanding periods. We tailor examples to your sector, whether that is care work, education or an office.
03

Caregiver Support and Education

Family carers and support workers often carry a heavy emotional load. These sessions explain conditions such as dementia and mood disorders and share realistic coping strategies.
04

CPD Sessions for Health and Social Care Teams

We deliver Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions that help care staff refresh their skills and keep their learning up to date.
Mental Health First Aid

How Does Mental Health First Aid Fit In?

Mental health first aid is an approach that teaches people how to give initial support to someone experiencing a mental health problem until professional help is available. The idea began in Australia in 2000 and is now used in many countries, including the UK.
Our awareness workshops share the same core principle: recognise, respond and refer.
If your organisation needs a specific accredited certificate, tell us at the planning stage so we can advise on the right route.
Recognise
Respond
Refer
Consultation Services

What Do Our Mental Health Consultation Services Include?

Alongside training, we provide confidential one-to-one and organisational consultancy. Many clients find us when searching for mental health consultation services near me in Barking and Dagenham.
  • Confidential

For Individuals and Families

  • Private mental health consultations (non-therapeutic)
  • Risk consulting and observation reports
  • Care planning guidance
  • Telehealth by Zoom or phone, or home visits where applicable
  • Organisational

For Organisations

  • Care plan development and clinical supervision
  • Risk and crisis management guidance
  • Policy and procedure advice
  • Organisational mental health strategy development
We understand carers
Home care, companionship and escort support
Who It Is For

Who Should Book Mental Health Training?

Health and social care providers supporting vulnerable adults
Employers who want to meet their duty of care to staff
Schools and colleges supporting young people
Community groups and charities
Family carers who want more confidence at home
Our team also delivers home care services such as companionship and escort support, so we understand the daily pressures that carers face.
In the Workplace

Why Does Workplace Mental Health Training Matter?

In the UK, employers have a legal duty to assess and manage risks to staff health, including work-related stress. The Health and Safety Executive sets out practical guidance through its Management Standards.
Training supports that duty in clear, practical ways.
Managers spot early signs of stress before absence rises
Staff know where to find help
Teams talk about mental health with less stigma
Care workers use safer, more confident approaches with clients
Delivery

How Do We Deliver Training?

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Format

In person at your venue or live online
02

Length

Short briefings, half-day workshops or tailored programmes
03

Content

Adapted to your sector, team size and goals
04

Follow-up

Optional consultancy to build learning into your policies
You can read about our background and values to see how clinical experience shapes every session we run.

Building a Confident, Mentally Healthy Team

Mental health training works best as an ongoing commitment, not a one-off event. Start with an awareness session, then build skills in the areas your team needs most.
To discuss your goals, request a training or consultation session and we will suggest a format that fits your people and your budget.
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Call us

07341 856671

Email us

info@thrivingcare.co.uk

Visit us

50 Wakering Rd, Barking IG11 8GN

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can’t find what you are looking for? Talk to us about your team, your goals and the right format.
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Awareness briefings can last one to two hours, while workshops often run for half a day. Longer tailored programmes may span several sessions.

Awareness training builds general understanding and reduces stigma across a team. Mental health first aid focuses on giving initial support until professional help arrives.

Many workshops work well over Zoom or Teams with interactive activities. Online delivery also suits teams spread across different sites.

Our sessions are led by a Registered Mental Health Nurse with clinical experience. This keeps guidance aligned with professional standards and real care settings.

The consultant listens to your concerns, reviews relevant history and identifies needs. You then receive practical guidance on next steps, such as care planning or signposting.