Siendo Reviews 

The Mental Health First Aid course with Rebecca was really brilliant. She is a superb instructor who has the presence and awareness to make you feel comfortable when discussing the topics. The course structure and materials were very comprehensive and they have given me the knowledge and skills to help deliver mental health first aid in a crisis. I now realise there should be a mental health first aider in all businesses and all other areas of life just as there are physical ones.
I will, without a doubt, recommend this course and especially Rebecca as an instructor. I did the online version and thought the overall experience was excellent. Thank you so much for everything!

I was greeted by the smiley & warm Rebecca as the tutor when I undertook the MHFA England course online this year. What a joy! Rebecca made a potentially intimidating topic approachable. She helped us all navigate the topic gently as well as generating our confidence as we went through all the course modules. She ensured everyone on the course was safe, supported & had an opportunity to speak if they wanted to. I left the course feeling inspired & ready to put the skills I learnt into practice. I'd highly recommend Rebecca as a Mental Health First Aid instructor.

Rebecca is a very skilled trainer. I have recently completed Mental Health First Aid, delivered virtually by Rebecca, this was thought provoking, emotionally challenging and delivered thoughtfully and intelligently. Removing any barriers which may exist in the virtual world

Rebecca gave an online talk about mental health for our team about a year ago. Communication and preparation was smooth and the presentation was clear and very practical. The listeners found the content useful and helpful.

I have recently taken the Mental Health First Aid course with Siendo. This was online and delivered by zoom. The introduction and breakout rooms were useful in constructing, sharing experiences and discussions. Rebecca was knowledgeable and related each topic discussed, back to our current lives and I felt at ease to ask questions and discuss sensitive topics. The size of the group was perfect for this and the breakout rooms meant I was able to get to know my fellow attendees.
The pre-course material and course material complimented the training and set you up for the next day of training. The study text is great to have as a point of reference and as a refresher, to head to when you need to confirm or look up details. Rebecca was able to deliver the course, which did cover some sensitive subjects, in a dynamic and informative way which kept my attention throughout. I would recommend this course to anyone that is working with people or children - it should really be mandatory for the workplace alongside the usual first aid training. Useful, insightful, and relevant 10/10

Very relaxing meditation, it can lower blood pressure and can improve sleep.

I've been a long-standing client of Rebecca's, in a load of different areas (goal setting, visualisation, general life coaching!), both in person and online (since Covid). I wasn't exactly sure what to expect, but I can honestly say I never would have experienced a few of the things I have during the sessions, without her. Super knowledgeable, open-minded, a wonderful listener, full of great suggestions. She's genuinely allowed me to frame my life in a way I never would have managed without her help. Also turned me on to so many fantastic books, podcasts, etc. Couldn't recommend her enough!!!

I booked onto an online Yoga Nidra session with Siendo, Rebecca was professional, friendly and very welcoming. The session itself was really great, I have not done any kind of group meditation previously and doing it online was an interesting experience. The session as a whole was very relaxing and calming and Rebecca lead the session really well. I would definitely recommend Siendo and Yoga Nidra to friends and colleagues in future!

I've been attending Rebecca's Yoga Nidra classes through Zoom since the beginning of September and they have changed my life. Like many people, I was nervous about whether it would "work" online, but actually it has some serious perks! I can fully relax in my own home and don't have to travel back from a venue afterwards, ruining the mood.
I feel calmer and less easily irritated since I started the weekly sessions. Having the sessions pre-booked and at a fixed time forces me to stop working and take time to reset. I'm a regular now and am encouraging everyone I know to give it a go!

I've always been uncomfortable when it comes to approaching the subject of mental health, for fear of upsetting people, giving bad advice and potentially making difficult situations worse.

When being able to talk about the topic became a necessity for me, I decided to attend the Mental Health First Aid course with Siendo in Didcot. I only wish I had done so sooner. It changed my perspective on what mental health is and it gave me the confidence to be able to provide better support to my friends, family and co-workers.

The classroom training was delivered over two days and was varied and interactive. It was well structured, comprehensive and professional. Rebecca is a fantastic trainer - passionate about the subject, engaging and supportive. I came away from the course feeling that I'd not just learned a great deal about mental health issues (and got a qualification too), but also practical methods and coping strategies that I can actually use to prevent or respond to a crisis.

Mental Health is an issue that I think we all need to have greater awareness of, now so more than ever, and this course has certainly made me feel more capable of identifying and responding appropriately to the subject both in my personal and professional life.

Following the success of the MHFA course I also tried out the online Yoga Nidra session with Siendo, and this has become a welcome weekly ritual for me ever since. I had little expectation going into it but I would recommend trying it out - it's a great opportunity to set aside some time for yourself to just relax, switch off and restore.

Rebecca hosted a fantastic Mental Health First Aid training course spread over a couple of weeks. Even over zoom Rebecca managed to engage the group, kept the session moving and made the technology side of it easy for everyone.

Myself and the group all came away with more knowledge, confidence and a qualification as a bonus.

I would highly recommend any services Siendo and Rebecca have to offer.

C.A.R.E is a wellbeing project based in Penkridge, South Staffs supporting children, young people and adults with their mental wellbeing, physical and learning disabilities. Referrals are received from most districts across Staffordshire and into Wolverhampton. As a rural farm based project we also offer alternative education and vocational skills training support to many schools too.
As part of our staff CPD Siendo provided us with a two day Mental Health First Aid training course. It was a face-to-face course, and took place at our own venue. It was an extremely positive, comprehensive, encouraging and importantly inspiring experience. All of our staff attended and were able to participate fully at their own level and pace, and felt supported throughout by Rebecca and her team. The delivery style was varied, flexible and blended together well so that there were lots of interactive aspects as well as the more traditional presentation of course materials. The two days flew by!
The course presented C.A.R.E with an opportunity to update the professional skills of our whole team, to gain new knowledge, refresh on current legislation and understand our roles and boundaries as professionals. I feel that we gained so much more too as individuals – it strengthened our personal resolve, provided us with coping strategies too to protect our own mental wellbeing and resilience, and that of each other at work, and at home with family and friends. It reminded us of the true value of mental health and wellbeing to us all.
Our experience with Siendo was highly professional from initial point of contact to the on-going contact after our course was complete. I am hoping that they can support us again in the future.

I attend the virtual MHFA course. I didn't know what to expect before attending and was mindful that this course is normally run face to face. It worked really well and the course material arrived well in advance. I felt able to connect with the other delegates and enjoyed the interactive learning.

Rebecca has provided the Mental health first Aid training for all the Volunteers and Staff who wished to attend from Be Free Young Carers.
This will enable us to help our clients with a greater understanding of the problems faced by some young carers.
The course is delivered on line and in four session which fit in with the working day or are carried out in the evening at our convivence
Hilary Hutchinson
Volunteers Coordinator
BE Free Young Carers

I attended the Mental Health First Aid course delivered online via Zoom. I did the course for work purposes, and honestly did not expect to learn too much new information. However I was pleasantly surprised about how much it has shifted my knowledge around poor mental health and how to address it! Rebecca was really engaging and tried to always have everyone involved so I really did not mind it was on Zoom. I can confidently say I am much better equipped to approach people and help them through a mental health crisis.

I had my first ever session of yoga nidra via Zoom. I wasn't expecting to feel as relaxed as l did as l am constantly on the go but once the session started, l felt very calm. Having an extremely busy lifestyle , mom to toddlers , full time job , part time student and playing competitive sport , l found yoga nidra exactly what the doctor ordered, an hour of complete tranquillity. The instructor was really good with giving clear and precise instructions and encouraging relaxation . I highly recommend these sessions, you wont regret it !

Rebecca’s MHFA course was top class with plenty of group interaction and classroom training.
I would highly recommend Rebecca’s course as a great grounding to being a mental health first aider.