Talks, Workshops &
Professional Training
I offer talks, workshops and professional training for organisations, and professionals who work closely with people — especially in complex, emotional, and relational contexts.
My work brings together trauma-informed practice, cultural awareness, and an embodied, relational way of being — both with ourselves and with those we support.
Who this is for
This work is for:
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teams who wish to deepen emotional awareness and relational understanding
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social workers and public sector professionals
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organisations working with people in vulnerable or complex life situations
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therapists and therapy students
Your Nervous System Has Entered the Meeting
How inner stability changes the way we work, communicate and respond under pressure
We bring our nervous systems to work.
- Into meetings.
- Into disagreements.
- Into difficult conversations.
- Into change, uncertainty and pressure.
And when we feel threatened, overwhelmed or unsafe, something changes in us. We may become defensive, controlling or reactive. We may withdraw, shut down or avoid difficult conversations. We may find it harder to listen, stay curious, consider another perspective or reach a decision together.
Often, we think the problem is the other person.
But sometimes, what is happening inside us is also shaping what is happening between us.
The essence of this talk is what would change if people understood what was happening in their nervous systems.
The talk combines personal stories, real-life workplace situations and accessible knowledge about the nervous system and human behaviour.
I invite participants to recognise themselves in what we explore.
There is space for reflection, curiosity and practical application — because understanding something intellectually is different from noticing it in yourself when it actually matters.
Cultural Awareness & Working Across Differences
This work is also shaped by my own lived experience of moving between cultures, which informs how I understand identity, belonging, and difference.
For therapists, students, and professionals working with diverse populations
This training supports a more conscious and sensitive way of working across cultures.
We explore how culture, identity, and lived experience shape emotional expression, trauma, and the therapeutic relationship.
There is space to reflect on your own positioning — your assumptions, blind spots, and the subtle ways these can show up in the work.
The intention is not to “get it right,” but to become more aware, present, and responsive in the encounter with another human being.
The Compassionate Piece
For therapists, organisations, and professionals working with people
Compassion is often spoken about as something we should offer — yet in practice, it is rarely something we can simply choose.
In this workshop, we explore compassion as an embodied experience.
We look at what happens when we are touched, overwhelmed, or triggered in our work — and how we can begin to stay with ourselves in those moments, rather than moving into fixing, distancing, or shutting down.
This is an invitation into a slower, more attuned way of meeting both yourself and the people you work with.
A space where understanding deepens, and where presence becomes more available.
My intention: this work cannot be rushed — and does not aim to fix, but to allow something real to be met.
How I work
My approach is experiential and grounded in Compassionate Inquiry (CI), developed by Dr. Gabor Maté.
I work with a strong focus on the body, the nervous system, and the relational space — allowing what is present to be felt, not only understood.
I guide participants into a process where reflection, awareness, and direct experience come together.
Formats
Talks or workshops can be offered as:
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1, 1,5 or 2 hour talks
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Half-day sessions
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Full-day training
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Ongoing group processes
Each talks or workshop can be adapted to the specific context and needs of your organisation or group.
Get in touch
If you would like to bring this work into your organisation or team, you are very welcome to reach out.
We can begin with a conversation about your team, your current challenges and what would be most meaningful in your setting.
What this work offers
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a greater capacity to stay present in complex emotional situations
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increased awareness of personal and relational patterns
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a more embodied and sustainable way of working with others
Your Nervous System Has Entered the Meeting
More about this talk
For organisations and teams
This talk is particularly relevant for teams who want to:
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reduce unnecessary conflict and misunderstanding
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communicate more openly and effectively
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make joint decisions without losing connection
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navigate disagreement and different perspectives
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create greater trust and psychological safety
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support people through change and uncertainty
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integrate new colleagues into an existing team
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build a more sustainable way of working together
What is really happening when we get triggered?
In this talk, we explore what nervous system regulation actually means — and what it doesn't.
Being regulated doesn't mean always being calm, positive or unaffected. It doesn't mean breathing deeply and pretending everything is fine.
It means developing a greater capacity to stay connected to ourselves when things become difficult, so that we have more choice in how we respond.
We look at what happens when the nervous system moves into protection, and how this can affect communication, conflict, decision-making, leadership and collaboration.
From reaction to response
When pressure rises, our capacity can narrow.
We may listen less.
We may become more certain that we are right.
We may stop asking questions.
We may protect ourselves rather than stay connected.
In a team, one person's reaction can quickly affect another person's nervous system — and before long, a simple disagreement can become a conflict.
Understanding this changes the question from:
"What's wrong with them?"
to:
"What's happening here — in me, in you, and between us?"
This creates the possibility of responding differently.
What we explore
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What the nervous system is and how it influences our behaviour
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The difference between regulation and simply being calm
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Why we react differently to pressure, conflict and uncertainty
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How our nervous system affects listening, communication and decision-making
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What happens to a team when people move into protection
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How we can recognise our own patterns before they take over
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Simple ways to create more space between what happens and how we respond
The intention is not to make everyone behave the same way.
It is to increase awareness, choice and capacity — so that people can remain more present and connected, especially when things become difficult.