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.

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

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Testimonial

Sarah Rycraft
Regional Manager - Ingeus UK, Ministry of Justice Partner

We have always had an excellent experience working with you and the team. This has included clear communication and a strong understanding of our training requirements ahead of delivery, with a real ability to adapt to the needs of our teams.

The consistency in energy, quality of content and materials, and depth of knowledge and experience really stands out. You also create a safe space by showing vulnerability and encouraging open, honest conversations around difficult topics, which has been incredibly valuable.

The aftercare and ongoing support around implementing the training, as well as celebrating good practice within the team, has made a lasting impact. You’ve built strong relationships across the service and offer a great range of training options that work well for both face-to-face and remote settings

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.

Katie Guest

I have worked closely with Emma and her team over the past few years, both in arranging training for our staff and attending sessions myself. Emma and the team have been flexible, offering a mix of online and face-to-face training to suit our needs.

The training has been extremely valuable, covering important topics that are relevant to the work we do. The training is delivered in an engaging and powerful way which really enhances the learning experience.

Continuous Support and Guidance

We are on-hand to answer questions and ensure you receive our ongoing support from start to finish.