Chris Stocking
Lecturer in interculturality | Researcher in philosophy of education
“I recently attended one of MHFA’s Mental Health First Aid courses where I had the distinct pleasure of being tutored by Colin. His approach to such a sensitive topic is wonderful – he’s insightful, passionate, and generous. But more notably, Colin mediates so much knowledge and information by drawing on experiences from his own life, and through this he truly conveys just how important it is to know about the issue of mental health so that we can both help ourselves and others. And he’s also a lot of fun, with a wonderful sense of humour!
Keep on educating, Colin. Your mission to spread awareness about mental health is inspiring, and the more people you can reach, the better for us all! Thank you again for your compassion, your openness, and your honesty.”
Carol Lilley
Business Owner
“Colin is incredibly knowledgeable both personally and professionally in the area of mental health and I found the course highly useful, interesting and interactive. Colin is an extremely professional trainer, engaging in his manner, yet at the same time highly intuitive and empathetic.
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and highly recommend Colin as a trainer…”
Selected (Anonymous) MHFA England Delegate Feedback
“Colin was by far the best trainer I have ever had… Highly knowledgeable and engaging, he made the course easy to follow, informative and engaging.”
“Absolutely brilliant instructor and course content, highly recommend the training! Colin had a fantastic mix of being approachable, speaking from experience and inserting humour where appropriate. This made very heavy topics more manageable and ‘enjoyable’ to learn about. I would definitely take more of his courses… I cannot think of anything that would have made the experience even better…”
“This course was absolutely fantastic. Colin brought vibrancy and energy, balanced wonderfully with expertise and knowledge – sharing his own personal experiences, scientific research and helping us to apply these skills ourselves. Also, the course helped me reflect on areas in my own life that I can improve on to make my life better for me too… I’d like to thank Colin for making this course so enjoyable and insightful, and for filling the room with such lovely energy. Thank you so much – a wonderful course I won’t forget.”
“Colin’s delivery of this very difficult topic was profound and I found that what I learnt will also be beneficial to myself and friends and family. Many thanks for this overall fantastic experience!”
“I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. Colin was very professional, polite, and personable. His energy set the mood for the room and allowed us all to remain comfortable yet vulnerable (within reason). He makes me want to take any other courses he may offer!”
“Colin is an exceptional trainer; he brings energy, knowledge and great expertise as well as real life scenarios with reflection and insight too.”
“Colin was brilliant at making the course engaging, and the personal side of it really shone through. He was an inspiration to everybody. I can’t wait to share what I have learnt with peers and help increase awareness of mental ill health, and I now have more confidence in what to do if I see signs of suicide and/or poor mental health in others.”
“I have been involved with raising awareness and discussion about Mental Health for some years, yet I learned many new things in 2 days, and learned how to respond appropriately and effectively in a Mental Health crisis. I strongly recommend to anyone to take up the course, no matter their role or industry..”
“Colin delivered with great energy and great attention to detail. Each session was enjoyable and informative, and I felt well supported throughout the process. It is clear that Colin has thorough knowledge and additionally went above and beyond… I genuinely looked forward to each session and learning more about Mental Health and supporting others. I highly recommend Colin as an instructor and the course as a whole, and strongly believe the course will be beneficial to anyone who attends.”future. Thank you, Colin!
