Mel Williams Coaching & Training

✨ My Whole Self 2026 ✨

Today I’m sharing a little snapshot of my whole self as part of the campaign from Mental Health First Aid England.

The My Whole Self campaign is all about something that should feel simple, but often isn’t in the workplace being able to show up as your authentic self.

Not a filtered version.

Not the “work appropriate” version.

Just you.

When workplaces create psychological safety where people can speak up, share ideas, ask questions and be themselves without fear of judgement, something really powerful happens.

People connect more.

Teams collaborate better.

Creativity grows.

Wellbeing and productivity stop being seen as opposites.

For me, My Whole Self 2026 is really just a little window into who I am and what I care about.

Someone who believes conversations about mental health matter.

Someone who knows that being real helps other people feel safe to be real too.

Someone who will always champion workplaces where people feel seen, heard and valued.

Because being able to be your authentic self at work, and wherever you are, should never feel like a burden.

It should shine through. ✨

I’m excited to share that I’ll be starting a new fixed-term contract with Second Step next week as a Recovery College Tutor.

I feel incredibly privileged to be combining my passion for training with the opportunity to dive headfirst into developing new wellbeing group content across the South West. It’s an opportunity I’m genuinely looking forward to.

So, what does this mean for Mel Williams Coaching?

Business continues, just with a slightly different rhythm. I’ll still be supporting clients on my non-working day and transitioning existing clients into that space.

I’ll also continue delivering training with Dualism Training Ltd, and once my schedule is finalised, you’ll see MHFA Refresher dates being released.

This next chapter allows me to bring together everything I care deeply about, while continuing to grow and support the work I’ve built through my business.

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I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has trained with me this year with Dualism Training Limited and who I have had the absolute pleasure of coaching this year.

My presents don’t come under the Christmas tree, mine comes from watching your updates and seeing you all thrive after knowing how much you have all put into yourselves. 🥰

I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and can’t wait to see what the new year brings!

What another lovely review to end the year on. 🥰

When i sat down with Gemma earlier on in the year over a lovely sunny garden breakfast, i explained to her that my coaching methods and programme were slightly unique to anything else that was out there, she looked at me with trepidation and excitement.

"Let's do this" were the words that followed!

Here we are... It's not a programme that i offer, it's a journey!

Thank you for allowing me to share your journey Gemma The Holiday Fixer

Thank you to all my clients who have allowed me to be part of their journeys throughout the year. I look forward to continuing to coach in the new year!

What a lovely way to finish up the year by receiving this wonderful review from a returning client.

Even though it has been a long time since i first helped this client, it was wonderful that she remembered our previous sessions to come back again!

Thank you Caoimhe. It's been a pleasure

Love what you do 💚

I'm very much looking forward to the new year to keep supporting people and training as well

Can I sneak in one more refresher before the holiday madness begins?

Spoiler alert: YES, I absolutely can! 🙌🏻

I'm excited to dive into this refresher and then I can finally get my festive spirit fully activated!

But hey, if you haven't had a chance to refresh or even thought about becoming a Mental Health First Aider yet - no worries!

I'll be releasing all my upcoming courses for January to March next year very soon.

Make sure to keep an eye out and secure your spot with us at Dualism Training Ltd .

We're ready when you are!

After a 2 day delivery, I will definitely take that as my first bit of feedback 🙌🏻😍

Literally LOVE what you do and it never feels like work.

One more refresher to deliver before the Xmas period and I can then finally relax and put in some of that all important self care for myself 🥰

Yesterday I was given a gift from one of my clients.

They wanted to let me know how much I had helped them in their journey and how much it meant to them.

Their sentiment behind it was that I had helped them to transform into a Swan ❤️❤️

Coaching is not just a job to me, it’s a little corner of someone’s life that they allow me to nurture and protect for them whilst they navigate through their thoughts and feelings to finally move forward.

It’s not just a job, it’s a privilege!

If you want a change for the new year and not sure where to start, then give me a call or a message today.

WHOA – Stop right there!

800,000 MHFAiders have been trained in England!

With a population of 58.6 million, that’s only 1.365% of people trained in Mental Health First Aid… imagine the impact if we doubled that!

At Dualism Training Ltd, we’re proud to be part of that growing movement, helping workplaces build confidence, compassion, and capability around mental health every single day. 💚

If that wasn’t reason enough, independent research shows that for every £1 invested in workplace mental health and wellbeing, there’s a £4.70 return.

That’s a 470% increase in value and impact. 📈

We lose an estimated £42-45 billion each year from working days lost due to poor mental health… so it’s up to us, as leaders, as businesses, and as humans to do the math and make the change.

Let’s keep going. Let’s keep talking. Let’s keep training. 💪.

Happy MHFAider Day! 🎉

I’ve been an MHFA Instructor for just over two years now, and I can honestly say this work feels like my true calling in life. It’s brought me so much happiness and purpose, seeing firsthand the difference Mental Health First Aid can make in a workplace is something i will never take for granted.

Every single person who has started a conversation, stepped in to support someone in crisis, or used their MHFA skills to listen and guide - you’re making your workplaces better, safer, and more open. Each small action helps break down the stigma around talking about mental health.

Since February 2022, we’ve trained 1,685 Mental Health First Aiders at Dualism Training Ltd, and both myself and Sue Rosemond want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who’s chosen to train with us.

Every course has mattered. Every conversation has mattered. Every single one of you has made a difference.

So today, keep talking, keep supporting, and take a moment to celebrate being part of this incredible MHFAider community alongside MHFA England®

What an achievement! 💚

Today I had the absolute pleasure of running a Mental Health First Aid Refresher course with 8 brilliant delegates through Dualism Training Ltd and it was a fantastic morning learning and sharing! 💚

We now have another group of MHFAiders heading back into their workplaces, refreshed and ready to spot those early signs of poor mental health, start those all important conversations, and offer the right support when it’s needed most.

Hearing everyone share how valuable this training is incredible, it keeps me passionate, energised, and so grateful to do what I do.

I feel lucky to spend my days meeting incredible people from all walks of life and all kinds of industries. It’s what makes this work so special.

If you’re due a refresher (or just fancy a confidence boost before Christmas), I’ve got another course or two coming up!

So come join the fun, keep learning, and enjoy it along the way! Just contact me directly to get booked on.