Expert Training & Consultancy
Training that moves you forwards
Transform your skills with tailored training and expert consultancy in mental health, justice & education sectors.
Who We Are
Expert Training & Consultancy have over 15 years experience delivering training programmes & consultancy services across various sectors.
We use our own lived experience to offer training that provides not just excellent information, but also has practical application.
Our aim is to equip people with the skills and knowledge they need to support individuals with both mental illness and general wellbeing.
Click 'Courses' below to read more about our training and the courses we offer.
DIRECTOR
Emma Sithole
I've been fortunate to enjoy a varied career across Education, Mental Health and Charity sectors, having recently stepped away as CEO of a mental health charity to pursue my love of training and consultancy.
My experience includes delivering training within secondary schools and youthwork settings, the NHS, charity sector, criminal justice system and providing sessional support and casual lecturing at the University of Birmingham (when I am also a PhD student researching psychosis and identity).
When training, I prioritise creating a safe space, where people can be themselves, valuing the lived experience of others, and leaning into my own lived experience of mental illness. I understand the importance of delivering sessions that are interesting but also practical and useful for those attending.
LEAD TRAINER
Katie Blackmon
Katie has delivered training to professionals for the past 4 years as a self employed consultant. She has partnered with organisations such as The Recovery Foundation and Ingeus before joining etc-uk. She has life long experience in public speaking and performance, which enable her to train others with compassion, empathy and skill.
Katie has been a qualified teacher for 18 years and utilises educational techniques in her current facilitator role. She holds an NPQ in leading professional development and has taught around the world, from children in India to adults in Uganda.
100+
Successful Courses
2.5k
Trained Professionals
15
Years of Experience
Specialist Trainers
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated trainers who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience across multiple sectors, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, excellent services to our clients.
Tim Cashmore
Freelance Trainer - LGBTQIA+
John Hodgkiss
Freelance Trainer - LGBTQIA+
What we offer
To find out more about the training courses we offer please click the link below:
Testimonial
Ingeus UK
Emma is a highly engaging and knowledgeable trainer who consistently delivers well-structured, high-quality training. She takes the time to understand the needs of her audience and adapts her approach accordingly, creating sessions that feel relevant, practical and accessible.
One of Emma's greatest strengths is her ability to create a safe and supportive environment for discussion. Drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience, she encourages open, honest conversations around complex topics while making participants feel comfortable and respected. Her professionalism, authenticity and commitment to supporting those she works with have enabled her to build strong relationships across our teams.
What are people saying about us?
Praise from those we've worked with
Dave Gidney
Expert Training & Consultancy led a vision and strategy day for the charity.
I came with mixed expectations, but this was excellent, inclusive, ran to time, and came to some helpful conclusions. They led us sensitively and well, allowing the day and the thinking to develop from us.
Andi Markham
Expert Training & Consultancy facilitated the day exceptionally well, creating a positive, supportive, and encouraging environment where everyone felt able to contribute. Their approach helped us refocus our vision, think strategically about the future, and set realistic and achievable goals moving forward. The sessions were both thought-provoking and practical, helping bring clarity and direction to the next stage of our journey as a charity.
We came away feeling refreshed, motivated, and far more confident about the way forward. It was a hugely beneficial day for our whole team, and I would highly recommend this training to other charities and organisations looking for support, clarity, and encouragement for the future.
Anne Glover
I have known and worked with Emma for a number of years and can confidently recommend her.
Emma works with great compassion and integrity and it has been a pleasure to see her invest her passion and experience into growing safe, supportive learning spaces.
In particular, Emma trained me and my team of Peer Support Workers (Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust) to facilitate the Hope in Recovery course and offered ongoing reflective practice. Her enthusiasm and skill enabled us to safely support and inspire numerous individuals.
Continuous Support and Guidance
We are on-hand to answer questions and ensure you receive our ongoing support from start to finish.
Get in touch
E-mail: emma@etc-uk.org