Mental Health, Wellbeing & Psychological Safety
Supporting organisations to build awareness, confidence, and practical understanding of mental health, wellbeing, and psychological safety in the workplace.
Mental health and wellbeing affect every workplace. Employees may experience stress, anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, low mood, workplace pressures, or personal challenges that impact their wellbeing and performance at work.
Whilst conversations around mental health have become more common, many managers and colleagues still feel uncertain about how to recognise concerns, start supportive conversations, and respond appropriately.
This training provides practical, psychologically informed guidance to help organisations create healthier workplace cultures, strengthen psychological safety, and build confidence around supporting employee wellbeing.
Why This Training Matters
Mental health challenges are among the most common reasons employees experience reduced wellbeing, absence, presenteeism, and workplace stress.
When employees feel psychologically safe, supported, and able to speak openly about challenges, organisations often see improvements in wellbeing, engagement, communication, retention, and performance.
At the same time, managers and colleagues frequently report concerns about saying the wrong thing, overstepping boundaries, or not knowing how best to support someone who may be struggling.
Creating psychologically healthier workplaces helps people feel safer, more connected, and better equipped to thrive at work.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Recognise common signs of poor mental health and emotional distress
Understand factors that influence wellbeing at work
Build confidence in supportive workplace conversations
Understand psychological safety and why it matters
Respond appropriately whilst maintaining professional boundaries
Recognise when additional support may be needed
Signpost effectively to internal and external support services
Contribute to healthier workplace cultures
What We'll Explore
Training can be tailored to the needs of your organisation, workforce, and objectives.
Common topics include:
Understanding Mental Health & Wellbeing
Common mental health challenges in the workplace
Stress, anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, and emotional wellbeing
Risk and protective factors for wellbeing
Understanding resilience and recovery
Myths and misconceptions around mental health
Supportive Conversations
How to start difficult conversations
Active listening and empathy
Building confidence in supportive responses
Professional boundaries and limitations
Avoiding common communication mistakes
Psychological Safety
What psychological safety means in practice
Creating environments where people feel safe to speak up
Trust, communication, and workplace culture
The role of leaders and managers
Barriers to psychological safety
Practical Workplace Support
Reasonable workplace adjustments
Managing workload and expectations
Supporting wellbeing proactively
Creating psychologically healthier teams
Signposting and support pathways
Recognising Signs of Distress
Behavioural, emotional, and physical indicators
Changes in performance and engagement
Understanding stress responses
Recognising when additional support may be needed
Early intervention and supportive approaches
Workplace Culture & Wellbeing
Reducing stigma
Encouraging help-seeking behaviours
Building wellbeing into organisational culture
Leadership responsibility and role modelling
Creating sustainable wellbeing practices
Who Is This Training For?
This training is suitable for:
Senior Leadership Teams
Managers and Supervisors
HR Professionals
Mental Health First Aiders
Wellbeing Champions
Staff Teams
Public, Private, Charity, Healthcare, and Education Organisations
No previous knowledge or experience is required.
Delivery Options
Training can be delivered in a format that suits your organisation, workforce, and objectives.
Options include:
In-person training at your workplace
Online workshops and webinars
Hybrid delivery
Lunch-and-learn sessions
Conference presentations and keynote talks
Leadership development programmes
Mental Health First Aider development sessions
Multi-site organisational roadshows
Bespoke organisational workshops
I work with organisations across Liverpool, the UK, and internationally. Training can be delivered in person, online, or through a hybrid format depending on your needs.
Whilst face-to-face delivery often creates greater engagement and discussion, particularly around sensitive topics such as pregnancy loss, baby loss & fertility challenges, online delivery can offer flexibility for larger organisations, national workforces, and international teams.
For organisations operating across multiple locations, training can also be delivered as part of a workplace roadshow programme.
Please note that all training is delivered in English. Travel outside Liverpool may incur additional travel and accommodation costs, which will be discussed and agreed in advance.
Tailored to Your Organisation
Every workplace is different.
Training can be tailored to reflect your sector, workforce, existing policies, organisational objectives, and employee wellbeing priorities.
Where appropriate, sessions can also be aligned with wellbeing strategies, leadership programmes, Mental Health First Aider networks, organisational wellbeing frameworks, and wider employee support pathways.
Additional consultancy support is available for organisations developing wellbeing initiatives, psychological safety programmes, manager guidance, communication plans, and employee support pathways.
Policy, Guidance & Communication Support
Training is often just one part of creating a more compassionate, inclusive, and informed workplace culture.
Alongside training delivery, consultancy support is available for organisations developing:
Wellbeing strategies
Mental health guidance documents
Psychological safety frameworks
Manager support resources and toolkits
Workplace communication plans
Employee support pathways
Where appropriate, support can also include the development of accompanying communication materials and training resources to help embed learning, increase awareness, and strengthen engagement.
Examples include:
Mental health guidance documents
Manager support resources and toolkits
Participant workbooks and training handouts
Reflection and action-planning resources
Intranet content
Awareness posters
Employee information leaflets
Business cards and signposting materials
E-shots and internal communication campaigns
Materials can be tailored to reflect your organisation's branding, existing policies, and support pathways. Additional consultancy and design costs may apply.
Delivered By Kate Auguste
Kate Auguste is an Integrative Psychotherapist (MBACP), workplace wellbeing trainer, and Trustee of Liverpool Bereavement Service.
Drawing on a background spanning psychotherapy, leadership, and over two decades within creative and corporate environments, Kate brings both psychological expertise and practical workplace understanding to every training programme.
Based in Liverpool, Kate provides workplace wellbeing training for organisations across Merseyside, the UK, and internationally.
She has delivered wellbeing, mental health, bereavement, and workplace training, workshops, and consultancy for organisations including Merseyrail, Regenda Group, Leonardo Hotels, NHS Talking Therapies, and Liverpool Bereavement Service.
Her approach combines evidence-informed psychological insight with practical workplace application, helping leaders, managers, and teams create healthier workplace cultures, strengthen psychological safety, and support employee wellbeing with greater confidence and clarity.
Depending on the scope, size, and objectives of the programme, training may also be delivered alongside trusted associates and specialist collaborators, allowing organisations to access a broader range of expertise and perspectives where appropriate.
Enquire About Mental Health & Wellbeing Training
Whether you're looking to strengthen psychological safety, support managers, develop Mental Health First Aiders, improve employee wellbeing, or build a healthier workplace culture, training can be tailored to the needs of your organisation.
To discuss your organisation's needs, request a bespoke proposal, or explore training options, please get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every organisation is different, so training can be tailored to your people, culture, and objectives. Below are some of the questions I’m most commonly asked. If you’d like to discuss your organisation’s needs in more detail, please feel free to get in touch.
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Training can be tailored to your organisation's needs and may include mental health awareness, stress, anxiety, burnout, emotional wellbeing, psychological safety, recognising signs of distress, supportive workplace conversations, manager confidence, workplace culture, resilience, reducing stigma, workplace adjustments, signposting and support pathways, Mental Health First Aider development, leadership responsibilities, and creating psychologically healthier workplaces.
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Yes. The training is particularly valuable for managers, HR professionals, Mental Health First Aiders, wellbeing champions, and team leaders who want to build confidence in recognising wellbeing concerns, having supportive conversations, and creating psychologically healthier workplace cultures.
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Yes. Consultancy support is available for organisations developing wellbeing strategies, mental health and wellbeing guidance, psychological safety frameworks, manager resources, workplace support pathways, employee wellbeing initiatives, and internal communication materials designed to strengthen awareness, confidence, and support across the organisation.
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Yes. The training is particularly valuable for Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions, helping them build confidence in recognising wellbeing concerns, responding to employees experiencing distress, having supportive conversations, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and signposting individuals to relevant support services.
Sessions can also be tailored to complement existing Mental Health First Aider networks and wellbeing initiatives within your organisation.
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Training can be delivered as a short awareness session, half-day workshop, full-day programme, or as part of a wider wellbeing or leadership development initiative. Content and duration can be tailored to your organisation's requirements.
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Absolutely. Content can be adapted to suit your organisation's sector, workforce, policies, objectives, and existing wellbeing initiatives.
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Yes. Training can be delivered in person at your workplace, online, through a hybrid format, or at a venue of your choosing.
I work with organisations across Liverpool, the UK, and internationally, delivering training for workplaces, conferences, wellbeing events, leadership programmes, and Mental Health First Aider networks.
For organisations operating across multiple locations, training can also be delivered as part of a workplace roadshow programme. All training is delivered in English.
Any travel, accommodation, or venue-related costs will be discussed and agreed in advance where applicable.
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As every organisation is different, training and consultancy are quoted on a bespoke basis. Fees depend on factors such as session length, group size, location, and any tailoring required.
If you'd like to explore options, please get in touch to arrange an initial conversation. I’ll then provide a tailored proposal and quotation based on your organisation’s needs.
Payment is made by invoice, with details provided upon booking.
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Cancellation terms vary depending on the scope and scale of the booking. Full details will be provided within your proposal and training agreement prior to confirmation.
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