About

Learn more about who I am, why this work matters, and the mission driving StaySafe Training & Consultancy.

Mission

Our mission is to provide accredited, affordable, and evidence-based suicide prevention training that empowers professionals and communities to act with confidence and compassion, so they can be there when people need them most.

Vision

Our vision is a society where every practitioner has the skills and confidence to respond to suicidality with compassion and care, where community members have the knowledge to support one another, and where safer, more understanding communities work together to keep each other safe.

Why I Do This Work

Throughout my career, I have supported people facing some of the most challenging and complex experiences, including those affected by domestic abuse, individuals struggling with thoughts of suicide, and people navigating the justice system.

Through this work, I have seen how the connection between abuse and suicide is often misunderstood or overlooked. This gap in understanding is not just theoretical - it shapes how people are supported, and whether they feel seen, heard, and safe.

I care deeply about this work because I understand what it feels like to be alongside someone in deep distress and to question whether you have the right words or skills to help. It can feel overwhelming — not because people don’t care, but because they haven’t always been given the tools or training they need.

With the right knowledge and support, that uncertainty can shift into confidence. Conversations become more open, responses more compassionate, and the support offered becomes safer and more effective for those who need it most.

I also recognise that support doesn’t always come from specialist services. Often, it’s the people around us - colleagues, professionals, and community members - who are in a position to notice, listen, and respond.

That’s why my work focuses on building confidence, sharing knowledge, and equipping people with practical skills to support others in a way that feels safe, compassionate, and grounded.

My Background

I began working in support services in 2019 as a Volunteer Recovery Worker with Change Grow Live, a substance use support service. Since then, I have gained experience across a range of roles, including supporting young parents and individuals affected by domestic abuse. I went on to work with Mind as a Wellbeing Practitioner and Children’s Mental Health Practitioner, before joining the NHS as an Assistant Psychologist, delivering psychological interventions to individuals serving community orders and suspended sentences.

In October 2024, I began my PhD at the University of Birmingham in partnership with the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner. My research focuses on suicide prevention in the context of domestic abuse and criminal justice, aiming to influence policing practices and improve responses to domestic abuse. This work combines research and practice to develop evidence-based approaches that contribute to safer communities and a more effective justice system.

Certifications

2026

SFA Associate Tutor

Suicide First Aid®

2026

Independent Domestic Violence Adviser

Safer Places

Licensed Suicide First Aid Associate Trainer, authorised to deliver Suicide First Aid Associate courses under licence.

OCNLR Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Abuse: Prevention and Early Intervention

Research

My PhD project focuses on improving suicide prevention within domestic abuse policing. The aim is to build a robust evidence base to inform new safeguarding practices that help survivors of domestic abuse stay safe from suicide. These practices will be piloted by the West Midlands Police Domestic Abuse Desks.

The research uses a mixed-methods approach, starting with qualitative interviews with survivors and focus groups with police officers. Insights from these will feed into a Delphi study, bringing together experts from policing, health, safeguarding, suicide prevention, and lived experience to reach consensus on best practices. The agreed strategies will then be piloted and evaluated through both quantitative analysis of police data and qualitative feedback from survivors and officers.

Ultimately, this work seeks to strengthen suicide prevention in domestic abuse contexts, improve multiagency collaboration, and influence policing practices to create safer communities. Findings will inform training, best practice guidelines, and policy recommendations, contributing to a more compassionate and effective criminal justice response.