" Excellent Course.
I wish I had done it earlier.
I would recommend this course to anyone."
Reviews
Reviews
Reviews of the new MHFA England Course
Adam R. - Mr Lender
Really enjoyed this course, it has given me the confidence and knowledge to be a MHFAider. The skills this course has taught are applicable in all aspects of my daily life. Julia is a great instructor and my course mates were fantastic, thank you to them for their honesty and participation.I hope everyone finds this as inspiring as I do.
D. Biggs Oxford Biomedical Services
Julia is a brilliant teacher, put everyone at easy and so knowledgeable of the subject matter. I have a much better understanding Mental Health, how to help others and myself! Ian S. Accounting Firm
I attended this Absolute Amazing MHFA course it was hosted by Julia Davies it was delivered in a very professional way very informative on all Aspects of mental Health first Aid ⛑️ I would highly recommend any work place or organisation to take part in this very detailed study and course I reach out to any individual who is interested this is a 5 star 🌟 cours that will qualify you in and around mental health and wellbeing Thank you so much Julia and I feel I can now be a help to someone and have gained the knowledge too. Paul Hartwell - Interr
I thoroughly enjoyed the course with Jules - she was able to bring sensitive subjects into conversation with ease and ensured each member of the team has left equipped with skills to assist others both in work and personal life.
S. Huntley- Robertson Help for Heroes
The course was brilliant a real eye opener and it will be useful to me in and out of work. I am having my self care hour each weekend still and it’s been good for me. The first aid is already coming in handy to us as a company we have had 2 cases and I feel that the help and advice given has been useful to the colleague needing support.
David P. Security Firm
I found this course very helpful and interesting. I came into the course feeling quite aware of mental health issues, but, as an awkward person, I felt that starting conversations was the hardest part for me. This course not only gave me the tools I needed to feel a bit braver in MH conversations, equipping me with better language and open questions to use, but it also expanded my understanding of mental health overall. Julia created an environment that felt welcoming, safe and encouraging throughout.
G. Croft - Pink Spaghetti
Julia is the most incredible instructor, she is so exceptionally knowledgeable and has a true gift for sharing that knowledge. This course touches on some incredibly difficult topics, Julia manages to not only give the topics the gravity and respect they deserve but also make participants feel truly in a safe space. At no point did Julia ever make anyone feel uncomfortable or as if they were asking a silly question. The knowledge I feel that this course has given me and the tools it has equipped me with are a testament to what an asset Julia is. The world truly does need more Julias!
Josie Morrison
Julia was a fantastic instructor on this course. Everything was presented in a clear and understandable way. She created an environment where myself and other participants could share their own experiences of mental health issues with others in the group and this invaluable. I would thoroughly recommend Julia as an instructor for any individual or organisation wishing to train in Mental Health First Aid.
S. Doman London Symphony Orchestra
Julia was and is fantastic, with a very good manner. I felt comfortable from the off, despite the sometimes heavy content, which meant developing throughout the course was much easier than it could have been. I'd thoroughly recommend the course led by Julia.
Andy Johnson-Creek Help For Heroes
Having completed the course four years ago I feel there has been an improvement regarding how it runs overall, as well as the content, which is both relevant and helpful. It is useful to learn specifics and then see how they can be applied to situations, always being reminded of ALGEE. Julia was a great instructor. She is friendly, knowledgeable, engaging and so clearly passionate about what she does. It is great to learn from someone like this as it feels easier and more comfortable to have the conversations that can at times be sensitive. Julia created an environment amongst the group that felt confidential and safe. This allowed people the freedom to speak up and not feel judged. Julia is a good listener, patient and overall ran the course very well. It was a really good experience from start to finish and I'm glad I got to meet her!
E. Lipman BNP Paribas.
Really enjoyable course, interactive and lots of conversations that make you think and reflect. Lots of work I can implement into my work and social life Brianna H-S
This was an insightful, eye opening, and very beneficial course that I strongly recommend, whether it be for the workplace or even just for family or friends. Julia was very understanding of my mental health concerns and offered adaptations, which I greatly appreciate. I am very grateful for all Julia has done for us. She has done such an excellent job with educating us about mental health first aid with her extensive knowledge on the subject. My experience with Julia was excellent, she was a brilliant teacher who cared about all of her trainees.
I highly recommend taking a MHFA course.
L. Nicol ISA Accounting
E. Lipman BNP Paribas.
Really enjoyable course, interactive and lots of conversations that make you think and reflect. Lots of work I can implement into my work and social life Brianna H-S
This was an insightful, eye opening, and very beneficial course that I strongly recommend, whether it be for the workplace or even just for family or friends. Julia was very understanding of my mental health concerns and offered adaptations, which I greatly appreciate. I am very grateful for all Julia has done for us. She has done such an excellent job with educating us about mental health first aid with her extensive knowledge on the subject. My experience with Julia was excellent, she was a brilliant teacher who cared about all of her trainees.
I highly recommend taking a MHFA course.
L. Nicol ISA Accounting
One of the very best courses I've ever done, I loved it. The mix of practical activities, videos and role plays made it really engaging and we regularly got to put our new skills into practice on each other, which was invaluable. The workbook is a fantastic resource for us to keep and refer back to. Julia created a safe and supportive environment in which we felt comfortable to share experiences and ask questions. There was plenty of time for discussions which was massively beneficial. As well as learning how to help others I learnt a lot about myself too, so it was great for personal development. I wish I'd done this course years ago and would recommend it to everyone.
Thanks Julia :) Lucy Richardson
Thank you, Julie, for facilitating such a high quality, insightful and challenging course. I completed the original MHFA back in 2017 and the new, updated workbook and course have included new learning objectives around self-care and boundary setting which is fantastic. The balance between media, slide show, talking and group work was just right and you delivered it so professionally, making us feel at ease and empowered to go out into the world and workplace as Mental Health First Aiders. Amy Smith
This is great course and my confidence in being able to support someone who needs Mental Health First Aid has increased significantly. Julia is an amazing instructor and she lead us through the course brilliantly. She was able to answer all of the questions we had and also provided us with support throughout the course. I would recommend this course and Julia to anyone. John Carpenter
Thorough and insightful training, Julia connected the group together and ensured we all felt comfortable to participate and share our experiences. My confidence grew as we went through the sessions and I have a much better understanding of how I can support those around me Lorraine Clarke
Julia was brilliant at explaining the content of the course, she is really friendly . This course would usually be something I would be nervous for however Julia put me at ease from the first session. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and I feel that I have taken alot more from it then I first anticipated - Lauren Such
Julia was fantastic, so calm and informative and provided a great learning environment. Would 100% recommend this course and Julia - I have learnt so much!I also feel the course has given me a wake up call to think about my mental health too. Its so easy in our job roles to take on so much and worry about others and forget about ourselves. Not only has this course given me the confidence to support others and be there when someone might need a listening ear or a non-judgemental conversation, it has given me the confidence to speak up about how I am feeling too.
Kelly O'Hanlan
The Mental Health First Aid course is excellent and Julia's knowledge and delivery are second to none. Mental Health discussions and support should be part of every day life where everyone can talk freely about mental health. Completing this course can help you have those conversations and assist people who need support. Whilst the subject matter was not always easy, Julia's friendly and professional approach made it enjoyable and informative. I would highly recommend this course and Julia as your instructor.
Bonnie Longfoot
"Julia was very professional, approachable and knowledgeable about the subjects covered. She gave excellent information on how to support people through a range of mental health experiences and gave me the confidence to know how I can help support people during and sign post them effectively to more support. I would highly recommend this course, as it applies not only in the workplace, but to all personal life too and the skills you learn can help anyone." Emma Blackwell
"Julia is calm, professional, approachable and highly knowledgeable. Her relaxed demeanour meant that even when exploring some challenging and triggering subjects, such as depression and suicide, her first thoughts were always with the delegates before sharing her knowledge on the topic in hand. As such I felt supported and able to share my experiences with ease. This helped me ask pertinent questions and feel heard in the process. Overall, this course is invaluable and extremely useful for anyone who works with people. We can all benefit from attending this course and learning how to support the people in our lives from family members, colleagues, neighbours to strangers. I cannot recommend the course, and indeed Julia as an exceptional facilitator, highly enough."
Rose Latham
Julia's passion for the topic of mental health and depth of knowledge, combined with dynamic delivery ensured the course was engaging throughout. Julia transformed a potentially 'heavy' subject into a rewarding experience. The course content balanced the intricacies of mental health awareness with practical, hands-on training. This approach made learning not just informative but genuinely rewarding. Julia's facilitation style, combined with the course's rich content, provided a solid foundation for understanding mental health challenges, equipped us with valuable skills, and inspired a confident step forward in advocating for mental wellness. This course, and how it was delivered, is a testament to the power of compassionate education in demystifying mental health and fostering a supportive community. Highly recommended for anyone looking to make a positive impact in this vital area. Rebecca Burns
Reviews
(given anonymously)
Excellent instructor who is clearly a subject matter expert. This course is very useful and I can see how it will be valuable in both my professional and personal life. I hope that I can use the teachings from this course to better help someone in need in the future.
Deloitte
Julia is brilliant and covered a lot of information in a short period of time but at the right pace and with brilliant awareness of sensitivity and our attention spans. I would 100% recommend for everyone to take this course!
Deloitte
Julia was a fantastic coach.
I loved the course. Especially the group discussions, exercises, very good educational videos. The course has made me rethink of what language is the most appropriate to use when dealing with people when they are struggling with their mental health. ALGEE is a really good method for defining simply what is the role and value of mental health first aiding.Last but not least, Julia is a great instructor, very kind and knowledgeable. And everyone in the group had interesting insights from their life on mental health topics.I also think that the skills that I have learnt in the course will help me in all of my relationships by improving my communication and listening skills.
Julia was a great trainer, the course was very well run, everyone was able to particpate as much as they felt comfortable, the content was great and I left feeling much more aware of the signs to watch for, how to handle situations and how to encourage them to get profressional support. Was fantastic.
Absolutely brilliant and informative course. Jules is an exceptional trainer who has extensive knowledge but has the ability to put forward her knowledge in a very calm and informal way which made me feel very comfortable when discussing sensitive issues.I throughly enjoyed this course and have met some wonderful people.
I could not speak more highly of Julia or give a better review. Her knowledge and understanding was incredible, as was her approach to the course which was sensitive to everyone involved and was flexible to ensure that everyone had enough time for each of the exercises. If anyone were to express interest to me in doing the course - I'd recommend Julia 100 times over!
Julia Davies made this course not only very informative but also made a good group and fun to learn even when dealing with hard subject. Well done Julia and thank you.
Julia gave an engaging and thorough course with so many personal touches. She showed immense awareness and empathy as an instructor which encouraged openness within the group and made me feel relaxed and engaged. Now I feel more able to broker conversations and support those at my workplace who may seek mental help support. I now have the confidence to assert that I have the skills to be able to use ALGEE where appropriate.
Julia is a wonderful instructor, with a kind and gentle personality. Her sessions where extremely informative which has made me feel comfortable helping others when it come to there mental health.
The course was brilliant! I have learnt so much and now feel confident to deal with conversations regarding mental health. The content was informative, with a good mixture of group discussion, individual thinking time and slides/videos. Julia was the perfect instructor and very kind and caring. I would definitely recommend!
This was an amazing course and I have gained not only knowledge but confidence to be able to help support our participants through our programmes. Julia has been an absolutely fantastic tutor. Creating a safe and comfortable environment to learn and share. So relatable, approachable and caring. I look forward to doing further training through Julia and fully recommend to all my colleagues.
"Excellent instructor who is clearly a subject matter expert. This course is very useful and I can see how it will be valuable in both my professional and personal life. I hope that I can use the teachings from this course to better help someone in need in the future."
"Julia is brilliant and covered a lot of information in a short period of time but at the right pace and with brilliant awareness of sensitivity and our attention spans. I would 100% recommend for everyone to take this course!"
"The world needs more Julia's :-)........ Julia made us all feel at ease, she was inspiring, passionate, knowledgeable. Never been on a course where I have felt so comfortable and thats down to Julia. Thank you."
"Julia is an amazing teacher and I feel she taught me alot.i would recommend this course to anyone."
"Really great group of people to share my Monday morning with, Julia was fantastic and really insightful.Thank you so much for this course, I feel it is so important to have a better understanding of mental health."
"Thank you Julia for a nicely paced, enjoyable training experience. The recognition of self care was also highlighted, something I am not very good at , but as with most of my school reports ... must try harder!!!"
"Julia is an amazing teacher and I feel she taught me alot.i would recommend this course to anyone."
"Really great group of people to share my Monday morning with, Julia was fantastic and really insightful.Thank you so much for this course, I feel it is so important to have a better understanding of mental health."
"Thank you Julia for a nicely paced, enjoyable training experience. The recognition of self care was also highlighted, something I am not very good at , but as with most of my school reports ... must try harder!!!"
"Julia was an excellent instructor. She explained each step very clearly and ensured that we all felt confident about each topic before moving on to the next one. I feel much more confident in my knowledge of mental health and, in particular, how to support someone in a beneficial and effective way.Thank you, Julia!"
"Thank for a fun, informative course. The format worked really well online and the sessions made great use of our time. I feel confident and look forward to helping others both in my workplace and in day to day life."
I have learned so much with Julia. The course was enjoyable to do and any worries I had before was ended with the friendly approach from Julia. It felt like we was talking to a friend and not an instructor and I would advise anyone who was thinking of taking part to insist on getting Julia as there mentor / instructor. This particular course was very informative and helpful. The course has equipped me with the "tools and skill set" to help and aid individuals who may experience mental health issues.
A few Reviews from 2021
Julia was a very good instructor. She was clear an helpful. The course gave me the information I needed and I think it was excellent
Julia was such an amazing instructor, with putting you at ease and feeling comfortable to talk about mental health subjects. From experiencing such things before and feeling shy to speak up it's great to now have the knowledge of different ways to help others and yourself. What a lovely lady!
"Really good delivery. Julia is very passionate about the topic and it shows through her delivery.
Thank you for a great training opportunity Julia". S. Jade
"I found the course to be very informative and incredibly interesting, covering a good amount in each topic.
Julia was very friendly and professional." V. Hardiman- Burt
"Fab course" D. Gibbons
"The course was fantastic. Incredibly well presented and fantastically useful." C. Martindale
"Very glad I have done it. I think everyone should". S. Austin-Smith
"Thoroughly enjoyed the course and would come back." S. Gray
"Thoroughly enjoyed the course and would come back." S. Gray
Thank you for your time, patience and understanding. been a pleasure and an education listening to you and grateful for your wide knowledge of mental health.
J. Moore
Thank you Julia, a great course, very informative, and moving at times.
J. Daley
J. Moore
Thank you Julia, a great course, very informative, and moving at times.
J. Daley
" I recently attended a Mental Health First Aider course run by Julia. It was such a powerful and eye-opening course. I learnt a huge amount, and really felt in a position to be able to be of support to someone living with mental ill-health.
Julia is an energetic and compassionate instructor, she is very conscious that the subject matter is a heavy topic, but she keeps it upbeat, and focussed on hope, and the fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to individuals.
I would thoroughly recommend this course with Julia to everybody – you don’t need to know someone who has mental ill-health in order to benefit from it; it made me so much more aware, and now I am prepared to support someone, should the need arise. It really is the mental version of a physical first aider course – a skill for life that everyone should be qualified in." L. Ritchie
Julia is an energetic and compassionate instructor, she is very conscious that the subject matter is a heavy topic, but she keeps it upbeat, and focussed on hope, and the fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to individuals.
I would thoroughly recommend this course with Julia to everybody – you don’t need to know someone who has mental ill-health in order to benefit from it; it made me so much more aware, and now I am prepared to support someone, should the need arise. It really is the mental version of a physical first aider course – a skill for life that everyone should be qualified in." L. Ritchie
This course is really worth doing not only to help yourself but to be able to help those in need.
Highly recommend this first aid course." D. Woodfine
"I thoroughly enjoyed this course, I found it very informative. I would definitely
recommend this course to others." S. Mullins
"Excellent course, very informative, a good mix of participation and tutor led sessions." A. St Clair
"Glad to have had the opportunity to attend this course! Excellent!" P. Masters
" The course was delivered in a sensitive way considering the difficult subject matter." C. Williams
"Very good course. Well delivered and I learnt a lot!" C. Jenks
"A well delivered interesting course" M. Kell
"Julia was fab." C. Byers
"Extremely informative. Great group engagement" P. Delbaugh
"Thank you so much, it has been a very enjoyable course." C Cody