Frequently Asked Questions
Thinking about working together?
Whether you’re looking for research support, a project partner, bespoke training, facilitation or someone to contribute to an event, you might have a few questions before getting in touch.
I’ve answered some of the most common ones below. If your question isn’t here, get in touch — I’m always happy to have an initial conversation about what you’re working on and whether I might be able to help. If you looking for information on Forest Bathing head over to Forest Bathing FAQS
Research, Evaluation & Partnerships
What kind of research and evaluation work do you take on?
I work independently and as part of wider research teams, from defined pieces of research or evaluation through to longer-term collaborative projects. My work can include research design, qualitative and participatory methods, evidence reviews, data collection and analysis, co-analysis, reporting and dissemination.
Can you join an existing research team or project?
Yes. I can join established projects or become involved during project development and funding applications. I particularly welcome collaborations where my expertise in social care, care experience, trauma-informed research, participatory methods and lived experience involvement complements the wider team.
Do you work with peer and lived-experience researchers?
Yes. I can support the development of meaningful peer and lived-experience researcher roles, provide bespoke researcher training and ongoing support, facilitate involvement in analysis and dissemination, and work with wider teams to think about power, relationships and the conditions needed for meaningful participation.
Can you help us develop a research proposal or funding application?
Yes. Where there is a good fit with my expertise, I can contribute during project development, including research design, participatory approaches, lived-experience involvement, methodology, work packages and costing my contribution into a funding application.
Training & Learning
Do you offer bespoke training?
Yes. Rather than fitting your needs into an existing course, we can start with what your team is trying to understand, develop or change and design the learning around that. This might be a single workshop, a series of sessions or a longer learning programme.
What subjects do you provide training on?
My learning offer spans trauma-informed practice and research, care experience and transitions to adulthood, financial need, lived experience, participation and co-production, peer research, supporting care-experienced and estranged learners, and related areas of social care and education.
Do you deliver online and in person?
Yes. Training and workshops can be delivered online, in person or through a blended approach depending on what works best for the learning and participants.
Do you offer self-paced training?
My on-demand learning offer is coming soon, providing another option for individuals and organisations who need greater flexibility around when and how they learn.
Consultancy, Facilitation & Speaking
What does consultancy with you look like?
It depends on what you need. Consultancy might involve helping you think through a particular challenge, reviewing an approach, providing specialist insight, developing strategy or strengthening trauma-informed, participatory or lived-experience-informed practice. Not every question needs to become a large project.
Can you facilitate something we’ve already planned?
Yes, but I can also help design the process itself. This might include strategic conversations, workshops, advisory groups, co-production processes, research activities or spaces involving lived-experience contributors.
Are you available for speaking engagements?
Yes. I am available for keynotes, conferences, seminars, panels and other speaking engagements in the UK and internationally. Talks can be developed around the audience, event and themes you want to explore.
Working With Me
Who do you work with?
I work with universities and research teams, charities and third-sector organisations, social care and education services, policy organisations, lived-experience groups and other organisations whose work connects with my areas of expertise.
Do you work internationally?
Yes. I have experience of international collaboration, training and speaking and welcome enquiries about international projects. Work can be delivered remotely where appropriate as well as in person.
How much do you charge?
Open training and events have their prices displayed when booking. Bespoke work is quoted according to the scope, preparation, delivery and follow-up required. For research partnerships, my time can also be costed into project and funding applications.
Can we have a conversation before I decide whether to commission you?
Yes. You don’t need to arrive with a finished brief. An initial conversation gives us an opportunity to discuss what you’re trying to achieve, what support might be useful and whether I’m the right fit for the work.
What happens after I make an enquiry?
We’ll usually begin by discussing what you need, who the work is for, what you want it to achieve, your timescale and any budget or project requirements. Where appropriate, I’ll then provide a proposal or quotation setting out the agreed scope, deliverables and costs.
How far in advance should I contact you?
Earlier is helpful for larger research projects, bespoke programme development, speaking engagements and work involving travel. However, I know opportunities and needs don’t always arrive with months of notice, so it’s still worth asking about shorter timescales.
What if I don’t know exactly what I need?
That’s absolutely fine. Research, consultancy, facilitation and learning often overlap. If you can tell me what you’re trying to understand, develop or change, we can start there and work out what kind of support makes sense.
Still have a question?
Tell me a little about what you’re working on.
Whether you already know what support you’re looking for or simply have an idea you’d like to explore, get in touch and we can start with a conversation.