The Health and Wellbeing Consultancy

Current read: Arguing and Thinking by Michael Billig

What if the way we think is actually a form of internal argument?

This one is a fascinating read and honestly feels more relevant than ever. Billig takes us all the way back to Aristotle and Cicero and makes the case that human thought is fundamentally argumentative in nature. Not in a combative way, but in the sense that we are always weighing up, considering the other side, and working through complexity.

One of the ideas that really lands for me is the reframing of attitudes. Rather than being fixed internal states, our attitudes only really come alive through dialogue, debate and disagreement. Our capacity to hold opposing views and sit with that tension is not a flaw in our thinking. It is actually one of our greatest cognitive strengths.

As someone who works at the intersection of psychology, behaviour and wellbeing, this kind of thinking really matters. Whether we are in a training room, holding a difficult conversation, or doing our own inner work, understanding how we form and shift our views is powerful stuff.

If you are into psychology, communication or the science behind how people think and change, this is well worth adding to your reading list.

What are you reading right now? I would love to know.

We've been in Salford today delivering the Youth MHFA England one day champions course.

More psychoeducation to improve the mental health of others.

We love having more opportunities to psychoeducate people.

This last month, we have done lots of work across greater Manchester.

Nice to see that spring sunshine make an appearance too!

Another team of MHFAiders qualified after 2 days of training last week.

It's Friday, time to share some feedback from a course we delivered last week.

Happy Friday people, hope you can do something this weekend to benefit your mental wellbeing with either a rest or an energiser.

Doing what we do best, opening up people's minds with psychoeducation.

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It's Friday! It's almost weekend, my weekend will start late this evening after I finish some psychoeducation.

I've had such a busy week this week, and here's some feedback from Wednesdays session.

Busiest January I've had as I embark on my 6th year of my business.

Business aims and values still driving me through...

• Be passionate and knowledgeable about psychoeducation, Mental Health and wellbeing.

• Psychoeducate the nation with simple explained strategies. If we understand it we can manage it better.

• Work and collaborate with amazing organisations & individuals which match my values.

2026 - We go again 🧠

Psychoeducation workshops for 8-14 year olds.

We focus on four areas for young people. Actionable, thoughtful, emotional buffering, and most importantly, an element of FUN!

Wishing everyone a peaceful, joyful and happy festive period from us at

See you in 2026, where we plan to change more lives with psychoeducation, training, and consultancy 🧠