Thinking clearly. Leading well. Handling pressure.

Professional development for people doing demanding work.

Practical, psychologically informed training and individual support for professionals who need to think clearly, communicate confidently and perform when the pressure is real.

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About ER Professional Development

I am a practising criminal lawyer and psychotherapist with extensive experience of advocacy, leadership, managing teams, supporting staff wellbeing and making difficult decisions in demanding environments.

My interest in psychology began with my studies in 1998. My work now brings together professional experience, psychotherapy, solution-focused practice and hypnotherapy-informed techniques.

The approach is straightforward: less jargon, no unrealistic promises about removing pressure, and practical ways to help people access what they already know and do their best thinking when it matters.

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Keeping Your Head When the Pressure Is On

For teams, managers and senior leaders working in demanding professional environments.

Clearer thinking, difficult decisions, challenging conversations and practical solution-focused techniques.

Half-day workshops from £1,750

Giving Evidence With Confidence

For professionals who know their subject but feel anxious about giving evidence or being questioned.

Support with focus, anxiety, confidence and preparation. This does not coach the substance of evidence.

Individual 90 minutes £395
Three sessions £895
Organisations from £1,750

Speaking When It Matters

For capable professionals whose anxiety gets in the way when presenting, speaking or performing under scrutiny.

Solution-focused, visualisation and hypnotherapy-informed preparation can be incorporated where appropriate.

Individual 90 minutes £350
Three sessions £795
Organisations from £1,750

“Pressure changes how we think. The aim is to notice it before it starts making decisions for us.”

Programmes can be adapted for organisations and delivered in a format agreed to suit the work and participants.

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If you would like to discuss organisational training, individual preparation or a bespoke programme, please get in touch.

Email: ERprofessionaldevelopment@gmail.com
Telephone: 07468 524989