Workshops, Talks & Courses
Expert-led training for emotionally intelligent teams, resilient leadership, and trauma-informed performance.
As an expert therapist, researcher, and former elite athlete, I design psychologically-informed workshops that go beyond surface-level advice. Whether supporting leadership teams, HR departments, or entire organisations, my training sessions offer a rare blend of emotional insight, practical tools, and cultural transformation.
These workshops are especially suited to:
✅ Leadership teams and founders
✅ HR & People professionals
✅ High-performance or high-stress teams
✅ Organisations navigating change, loss, or internal tension
Founders and Leaders
Success Guilt & the Imposter Loop
Uncover the hidden drivers behind high achievement: shame, perfectionism, and self-doubt. Learn how to unhook from imposter narratives and step into authentic leadership.
The Founder’s Emotional Journey
What happens when survival mode ends? Learn how to navigate the plateau after rapid growth and reconnect with purpose, regulation, and sustainable leadership.
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
Practical tools and reflective frameworks to lead with clarity, empathy, and psychological safety in high-stakes environments.
Workforce & Teams
Psychological Safety at Work
Explore the science of trust, group dynamics, and how to foster environments where staff feel safe to speak, create, and thrive.
From Overwhelm to Focus
Understand stress and burnout through the nervous system. Learn practical tools to move from reactivity to resilience.
Toxic Group Dynamics
Break down the unconscious patterns that keep dysfunction alive in teams. Build skill and courage to challenge them constructively.
HR & Culture
Grief-Informed Workplace Culture
Loss impacts staff far beyond bereavement leave. Learn how to support people during grief, transition, and identity shifts.
Burnout Isn’t Just Overwork
Beyond workload: how suppression, survivalism, and shame feed chronic burnout in professionals — and what to do about it.
Toxic Group Dynamics
Break down the unconscious patterns that keep dysfunction alive in teams. Build skill and courage to challenge them constructively.
Courses
Authentic Leadership Alignment (ALA)
Loss impacts staff far beyond bereavement leave. Learn how to support people during grief, transition, and identity shifts.
Mindfulness Beyond an App
Beyond workload: how suppression, survivalism, and shame feed chronic burnout in professionals — and what to do about it.
Life and Wellbeing
Break down the unconscious patterns that keep dysfunction alive in teams. Build skill and courage to challenge them constructively.
Trusted Expertise
5000+ hours of therapy delivered in NHS, charity and corporate sector
Qualified in multiple therapy approaches with over 6 years of clinical training
Award-winning therapist - NHS Big Life Creative award 2019
Specialist in trauma and professionals’ mental health
Former elite athlete who overcame PTSD
Pioneer of innovative therapy approaches and academically active
Frequently featured in the media as an expert on therapy and personal development
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Testimonials
What my clients say about the work we’ve achieved together:
"James has been an invaluable asset to me as a barrister navigating emotionally charged cases... His insight and guidance have helped me untangle my thoughts, making the challenges of life and work more manageable."
– Michael, 2024. Barrister
"I have worked with James for almost a year and he has been a key part of my progress in overcoming past trauma... I have seen a huge improvement in my overall well-being."
– Kiara, 2024. Chartered Account
“Your patience and understanding made all the difference, and I am incredibly grateful to have found such a supportive therapist in you.”
– Steven, 2025. Director of a Charity
“Working with you, has to be one of the best decisions of my life.”
– Lucy, 2025. Academic