Training That Makes a Real Difference
Evidence-based psychology training for healthcare organisations, care providers and local authorities.
What we offer
The quality of an organisation's work with people experiencing psychological difficulties depends fundamentally on the knowledge and skills of its workforce. At Abacus Psychology Service, we design and deliver bespoke, evidence-based training for a wide range of professional organisations — including NHS and independent healthcare providers, local authority teams, residential and fostering agencies, schools, police and criminal justice services, and voluntary sector organisations. All training is delivered by qualified, experienced psychologists with direct clinical expertise in the areas they teach.
Why Investing in Training Improves Outcomes
Training that genuinely improves professional practice is one of the highest-value investments an organisation can make. When frontline staff better understand the psychological needs of the people they work with — and have practical tools to respond more effectively — the impact is felt across every level of the organisation: better responses, fewer crises, more stable relationships, improved outcomes and a more confident, resilient workforce. Our training programmes are designed to genuinely change practice, not just increase knowledge.
Our Professional Training Programmes
Trauma-Informed Practice
Our flagship training programme — building understanding of the neuroscience and psychology of trauma, the principles of trauma-informed practice and how to embed them across an organisation's culture and operations.
Autism & Neurodiversity
Specialist training on autism and neurodiversity for professional teams — covering prevalence, presentation, the impact of neurodiversity in different settings, and practical, affirming approaches to support.
Mental Health Awareness
Evidence-based mental health awareness training for professional teams — covering the most common mental health conditions, how to recognise them, how to respond helpfully and when to refer.
Attachment & Developmental Trauma
Specialist training on attachment theory and developmental trauma — particularly relevant for professionals working with children in care, adoptive families, and residential and fostering settings.
Risk Assessment & Safeguarding
Psychological approaches to risk assessment and safeguarding — including risk formulation, protective factors and the psychological dimensions of safeguarding practice.
Bespoke Organisational Programmes
We develop fully bespoke training programmes for organisations with specific needs — including multi-day programmes, blended learning packages, train-the-trainer models and ongoing workforce development.
