At Unmasked Mental Health, we deliver NUCO-accredited Mental Health First Aid training designed to give individuals and organisations the tools they need to recognise, understand, and confidently support mental health challenges.
Our courses are delivered by Lynsey Judson, our Counselling Lead and Mental Health Trainer. Lynsey is a fully qualified counsellor with over 10 years’ experience, leads our core counselling service, and supervises 50+ student and qualified counsellors – bringing exceptional depth, relatable insight, and real-world experience to every session.
Lynsey’s engaging, warm and knowledgeable approach means these courses are not just informative, they’re inspiring and genuinely confidence-building.
Whether you’re looking to gain a qualification yourself, support your team, or offer mental health first aid in your workplace, our NUCO training equips you with practical expertise you can use straight away.
Duration: Usually half a day
Who it’s for: Anyone wanting to understand the basics of mental health support
This course gives learners a solid foundation in recognising signs of mental health issues and how to start a supportive conversation.
You’ll learn how to:
Develop basic awareness of mental health conditions
Recognise early signs someone may be struggling
Start a safe and supportive conversation
Know how and when to signpost someone to appropriate support
Level 1 is ideal for community groups, volunteers, individuals, and anyone who wants confidence in identifying and addressing mental health concerns
Duration: 1-day qualification
Who it’s for: Individuals and organisations seeking a recognised mental health first aider
This qualification builds deeper knowledge and practical skills. You’ll gain an understanding of a broad range of mental health conditions and how to support someone who may be experiencing them.
In this course you will:
Identify mental health conditions, triggers and common symptoms
Learn and apply the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan
Practice how to support someone in distress or crisis
Understand your role as a mental health first aider in your team or workplace
Duration: 2 days
Who it’s for: Leaders, supervisors, wellbeing champions, mental health programme leads
Level 3 is our most comprehensive qualification and is perfect for those who plan, lead or manage mental health support in their organisation.
You’ll explore:
In-depth understanding of mental health conditions and impacts
Advanced use of the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan
How to develop mental health support structures within an organisation
Leading teams of mental health first aiders
Confidence in handling complex or sensitive cases
We regularly run open courses for individuals and small teams. These are listed further down the page — book your place online or contact us to check availability.
Looking for mental health training tailored to your workplace?
We work with employers to deliver NUCO qualifications in-house, at times and locations that suit you. Training can be aligned with your organisational policies and wellbeing goals.
Ideal for:
Workplace teams and managers
Charities and community organisations
Schools, colleges and education settings
Health and social care teams
Mental health first aid is now recognised as an essential life and workplace skill. Just as physical first aid teaches you how to respond to accidents, Mental Health First Aid equips you to confidently support someone experiencing poor mental health.
Across all levels, our courses help you:
Recognise signs of mental health issues Talk confidently, listen non-judgementally Know how to guide people toward help and recovery Support wellbeing and reduce stigma Build healthier, more resilient environments
