Partners & Memberships

For organisations trying to develop their duty of care, the opportunities and challenges can be complex. Therefore, I partner with a number of different organisations to offer a fully rounded service for improving the physical and mental wellbeing of staff. As well as duty of care, security risk management and mental wellbeing, our passions include equity and inclusion, capacity development and a holistic approach to challenge the siloed approach common in the humanitarian and development sectors.

Partners & Memberships

For organisations trying to develop their duty of care, the opportunities and challenges can be complex. Therefore, I partner with a number of different organisations to offer a fully rounded service for improving the physical and mental wellbeing of staff. As well as duty of care, security risk management and mental wellbeing, our passions include equity and inclusion, capacity development and a holistic approach to challenge the siloed approach common in the humanitarian and development sectors.

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

I am a Registered Member of BACP, this means I meet their standards as a professional counsellor and therapist and I work within their ethical framework and professional conduct guidelines.

BACP is the leading professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK with more than 50,000 members. We work to promote the role and relevance of the counselling professions in improving psychological wellbeing and mental health and to develop safe, ethical and competent practice.

https://www.bacp.co.uk/

The Security Institute

The Security Institute (SI) is the UK based membership body for security
professionals. SI strives to promote the highest standards of integrity and
professional competence in the security industry, with nearly 5,000 professional members.

I am a member of the Security Institute (MSyl) and was a previous chair of their special interest group for Inclusive Security, I continue to work with the SI management to promote inclusivity and equity in the security sector.

https://security-institute.org

The Duty of Care Alliance

Formed in 2024, the Duty of Care Alliance (DoCA) is a group of mixed experts from across the aid sector who work together to raise awareness of issues  affecting the mental and physical wellbeing of all staff. The DoCA works to improve the understanding and implementation of effective duty of care policies and practices in the aid sector.

I am a founding and board member of the Duty of Care Alliance

https://dutyofcarealliance.com/

Proper Support Trust

Proper Support Trust is a not for profit entity founded by Steve Dennis and registered in 2024. Its aim is to advocate for effective and appropriate support for NGO staff who have been involved in a serious incident, and to provide support for those who do not have the resources to ensure this for themselves.

I am a Trustee.

https://www.propersupport.ca

DHC Clamp

This family-run network of committed international risk management professionals provides the expertise, information and analysis to keep projects safe and effective. The work of DHC includes security risk analysis; testing physical security; capacity development and training; security risk management audits and organisational development; and after-action reviews.As part of the DHC professional network, I provide expertise for the aid sector across the different aspects of their work.

‍https://www.dhclamp.com

Tough Enough to Care

Tough Enough to Care (TETC) focuses on male dominated spaces, to promote positive conversations around mental health and to remove the toxic stigma, where even talking about feelings or emotions is seen as a sign of weakness. TETC provides somewhere for those seeking help, support or just someone different to talk to. I work with TETC to provide psychotherapy and counselling for the most vulnerable.
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https://toughenoughtocare.help

WFP

Bring life-saving relief in emergencies and use food assistance to build peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

I am a member of the WFP Security Advisory Board (SECAB). We provide strategic guidance and support to the Security Division.

https://www.wfp.org/

Manchester University

I  co-developed and delivered a module on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Crisis for the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI), Manchester University. The 10 week course for HCRI post-graduate degree programme covered the basics of MHPSS, current opportunities and challenges, the importance of culture considerations in response as well as staff care.

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