Iain Low
Aircrew Manager Jet2.com
I am well acquainted with Peter having recently qualified alongside him as a Mental Health Fist Aid England (MHFA England) Instructor. He has since co-presented the MHFA England Adult 2-day course with me on two occasions.
Peter is an enormously experienced and affable ex-Army instructor. He is able to deliver serious learning points within a very sensitive subject area in a clear and balanced manner which inspires confidence.
A talented raconteur he manages his audience skilfully, utilising humour with a delicate touch and promoting audience participation to facilitate learning.
He is a highly competent organiser and an expert in planning, co-ordination and follow on support. He takes great care to ensure all aspects of his training delivery are faultless, with meticulous preparation and resolute focus on his subject matter.
Peter is astute and confident, and has exercised his leadership and managerial skills to great effect in both military and corporate environments. He is adaptable, versatile and energetic, and able to take on new challenges with vigour and perception.
Peter has an impressive range of capabilities, great vision and effective application. I have no hesitation in recommending him most strongly.
Iain Low
Aircrew Manager, Jet2.com
I am well acquainted with Peter having recently qualified alongside him as a Mental Health Fist Aid England (MHFA England) Instructor. He has since co-presented the MHFA England Adult 2-day course with me on two occasions.
Peter is an enormously experienced and affable ex-Army instructor. He is able to deliver serious learning points within a very sensitive subject area in a clear and balanced manner which inspires confidence.
A talented raconteur he manages his audience skilfully, utilising humour with a delicate touch and promoting audience participation to facilitate learning.
He is a highly competent organiser and an expert in planning, co-ordination and follow on support. He takes great care to ensure all aspects of his training delivery are faultless, with meticulous preparation and resolute focus on his subject matter.
Peter is astute and confident, and has exercised his leadership and managerial skills to great effect in both military and corporate environments. He is adaptable, versatile and energetic, and able to take on new challenges with vigour and perception.
Peter has an impressive range of capabilities, great vision and effective application. I have no hesitation in recommending him most strongly.
Amanda Morris
Admin and Accounts Manager, Liquid Matrix
I had a fantastic time with Peter on the MHFA England Adult 2 day course. The course was very well organised and informative, Peter made me feel at ease on the first day with his warm manor and caring nature.
At times the course touched on some very sensitive subject but Peter managed this with professionalism and experience.
I believe with Peter’s previous career in the armed forces and his experience of leadership, management skills and organisation this really did show on the course and it was a great 2 days.
I learnt a lot about the subject of Mental Health and how to deal with staff or individuals who maybe showing signs of ill Mental Health.
I would highly recommend Peter and the MHFA England Adult 2 day Course to any individual or corporate business.
Ian Murray
UK Managing Director, PROTRAINING
Peter is a highly experienced, confident and skilled facilitator.
He has gained a wealth of talents from his time in the British Army working in many roles and culminating in him being a very well respected Officer.
His delivery style is easy going, making the delegates feel instantly at ease and he eludes an air of confidence that allows the learners to build their trust and rapport with him almost immediately.
What impresses me the most, was the ‘real life’ scenarios that Pete brings to his training – with all of his experiences, he is able to relate theoretical concepts into a ‘living’ piece that allows his audience to relate the concepts to practical applications.
As a service provider, Pete puts his customers first, making the liaison between client and provider smooth, easy and with no stress, just what every customer would want!
He is very methodical in his approach and makes sure that all the clients needs are met both pre and post training delivery. Whilst facilitating, he listens, discusses and challenges – an admirable talent.
I have worked alongside, with and for Pete and would have no hesitation in recommending him and his training programmes for any client wanting to have a lasting learning experience.
John Simmons
Army Operational Support Officer
Pete’s unfailing dedication in breaking down the barriers related to mental health is exemplary. If only others would have the courage to follow in his footsteps, mental health treatment/antidotes would no longer be hidden in the shadows. His presentations, which are fully engaging are designed to ensure maximum class participation by really burying the stigma associated to mental health and more looking at what we can all do to take this emotive subject forward in the workplace. Mental wellbeing is important to all employees of any thriving business, Pete’s ability to really highlight this, and the tools to signpost mental health issues marks him out as an excellent MHFA Instructor, who I recommend without hesitation
Berry Telecom
I really enjoyed the course, I feel much better informed and have a much better understanding. The course can be quite intense at times, yet the tasks broke this up and kept you engaged at all times. I would recommend this course to all employers and will definitely apply what I have learned over these two days.
Both Pete and Chris were brilliant, very approachable and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend the course due to their hard work and enthusiasm. They did a great job of making the topics relatable.
Informative, interesting and very well presented. Interactive to keep interest and participation high at all times. This will be of great value in the work place and is a real take home skill also.
Claire Johnson
Deputy Head Teacher
I would thoroughly recommend Peter's MHFA England Adult course. The course contains very sensitive content however, Peter's delivery style puts participants immediately at ease. Peter is passionate about mental health and his caring and empathetic nature along with his high levels of professionalism lead to an extremely engaging, informative and valuable course. Peter is a highly skilled instructor in that he can perfectly balance the right mix of humour and sensitivity to ensure that, not only are the two days spent raising competence in supporting mental health in the workplace, but that they are also very enjoyable days. I very much felt that Peter went the extra mile in ensuring the course fully delivered on all expectations and I would recommend the course and Peter without hesitation.
Maj M Martin MBE RA
Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme | HMS CALLIOPE
On behalf of the students who attended the Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course that you and Chris Kenny delivered to a number of Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme and Northumbrian University Royal Navy Unit permanent staff at HMS Calliope Gateshead 8-10 October 2019 please accept our thanks for providing what proved to be a superb learning experience. Our individual understanding of mental health and the practical skills that may be utilised to support the wellbeing of others has been significantly enhanced, which will undoubtedly be of benefit within both our professional and personal lives.
The manner in which you and Chris managed to add depth and context to the subjects covered during the course, using real-life experience and examples added gravitas when necessary, and a dose of dark humour when it was appropriate, which really helped to hammer home key learning points. We were particularly impressed with the course material and the Adult MHFA Manual is a very useful reference document/guide.
I cannot recommend the MHFA course and Balance - Mental Health Training Services strongly enough. It was undoubtedly one of the most interesting, relevant and important courses I have attended.