ABOUT US
Founded in 2018, EF training provides accredited courses addressing Emotional Resilience, Compassion Fatigue, vicarious trauma and workplace stress. Training is offered in person, virtually or via self-paced pre-recorded sessions. Using measurable data, organisations can see reduced sickness, lower staff turnover and improved morale. Individuals gain emotional resilience, better wellbeing and work-life balance.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to empower individuals and organisations to understand and react to the impact of stress and secondary stress through training tailored to the needs of learners. Our trainers create safe, inclusive learning environments where people feel supported to grow and challenge themselves. We take pride in our work and approach every opportunity with a flexible, open mindset and a commitment to continuous learning. We adapt to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the world around us. Together, we strive to make a meaningful difference to individuals, organisations and the people they are responsible for.
MEET THE TEAM
Jayne Ellis | Founder
With 35 years in healthcare as a nurse and educator, I am a published author and UK speaker on Compassion Fatigue and Emotional Resilience. I founded EF training in 2010 to deliver evidence-based support and in 2015 developed the UK’s first course tackling Compassion Fatigue for individuals and organisations. Having experienced it myself, I am committed to raising awareness and promoting emotional health in all workplaces.
Emily Hudd | Sales Executive
I have a varied background in sales that’s taken me across different industries and roles. I’ve really enjoyed listening and learning from people, understanding what people actually need, and building genuine relationships that last. I was drawn to EF training because it genuinely cares about helping people grow and understand themselves. The focus on practical, impactful learning really stood out to me, and I loved the idea of being part of something that makes a real difference to individuals and businesses and brings about a positive change.
Kate Flint | Training Manager
I worked as a Specially Trained Officer with Thames Valley Police, specialising in serious sexual offences and supporting vulnerable victims, witnesses, and suspects, including children. I later worked in Child Protection, supporting at-risk children, gaining extensive experience in traumatic environments.
Having experienced postnatal and clinical depression, I understand the impact of stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue. After taking time out to focus on my family and self-care, I now use my experience to educate others on self-compassion and emotional resilience.
Trudi Davison | Trainer
As a registered McTimoney chiropractor, I often see people whose physical symptoms are caused by chronic stress. I bring this knowledge and expertise to the EF training team. Delivering the training allows me to make a real difference, helping people understand how their work affects them physically and emotionally. I enjoy sharing practical ways for individuals and teams to support themselves and each other proactively, at work and at home.
Laura Sly | Trainer
My BA Social Psychology led me to social care, spending15 years working with offenders and young drug users in custodial and community settings. I worked across voluntary and statutory sectors and in frontline roles through to senior management. I experienced compassion fatigue myself and witnessed it in others although we didn’t have a name for it.
I knew I needed to move away from social care, and an MSc in Training enabled me to grow into learning and development and then leadership development roles at senior levels in the UK and internationally.
Dr Teyhou Smyth | Clinical Advisor
Teyhou earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Southern California, an M.A. in Sociology from Goldsmiths, and a second Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as a doctorate in Pedagogical Sciences. She focuses on stress management, corporate burnout and work/life balance through her practice, Living with Finesse. Seeing the impact of Compassion Fatigue daily, she supports the EF training team with her expertise and guidance.
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FANTASTIC FEEDBACK
"I really learnt a lot about Compassion Fatigue. It will definitely help not only in my practice but also at home. The course had the right amount of information was so helpful"
INDIVIDUAL CLIENT
"I found the course very informative. It's made me evaluate what I can be doing to improve my lifestyle, feel more productive and less stressed at both work and home"
INDIVIDUAL CLIENT
It made me stop and evaluate where I am and how I’m feeling. How to show up for myself in my job and life and recognise signs of burnout and emotional fatigue and how to help myself"
INDIVIDUAL CLIENT
