Chris Spanton delivers professional training nationally to NHS organisations, schools, and private services — in person and online. Drawing on over 18 years of clinical and leadership experience, training is designed to be immediately applicable, grounded in real clinical practice, and modelled live throughout.
Enquire about trainingTraining delivered across the UK to large NHS organisations, Talking Therapies services, CAMHS, schools, and private providers — in person and online
All training is experiential and interactive — Chris models clinical skills live, giving participants real insight into how techniques work in practice
Training is tailored to your service, team, and clinical context — not off-the-shelf. All dates and formats by enquiry
Chris has delivered national training to large organisations including NHS trusts, Talking Therapies services, CAMHS teams, schools, and private providers — both in person across the UK and online to wide audiences.
His approach is built on the belief that training should not just inform but transform practice. Sessions are interactive and experiential — participants engage actively rather than passively, with skills demonstrated and modelled live by Chris so that learning is grounded in clinical reality rather than theory alone.
All training can be tailored to the specific context, caseload, and skill level of your team. Whether you need a half-day CPD session or a full organisational training programme, get in touch to discuss what would work best.
Clinical techniques demonstrated live — not just described
Content shaped around your team's context, client group, and clinical challenges
Participants leave with tools and techniques they can use with clients straight away
Delivered face to face anywhere in the UK, or via interactive online platforms for remote teams
The following represent Chris's core training specialisms. All programmes are bespoke — content, depth, and format are shaped around your organisation's needs. Enquire to discuss.
Advanced CPD for qualified EMDR practitioners looking to deepen their skills in specific areas — including complex PTSD, developmental trauma, attachment-informed EMDR, and working with difficult-to-treat presentations. Modelled live with clinical discussion throughout.
A specialist training module for therapists working with clients experiencing medically unexplained symptoms, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, long COVID, IBS, chronic pain, and functional neurological disorder — drawing directly on Chris's clinical work at a national NHS specialist unit.
Service-level training for NHS providers and private organisations on delivering CBT and EMDR effectively — including pathway design, quality, and workforce competency. Chris acts as a subject matter expert to NHS providers on the design and evaluation of psychological therapy services.
Practical training in delivering psychological therapies in group formats — covering facilitation skills, group dynamics, adapting evidence-based approaches for group settings, and the specific considerations of online group delivery. Suitable for NHS teams looking to extend their group therapy offer.
Clinical training in assessing and managing risk within a therapeutic context — covering suicide risk, self-harm, and safeguarding in a way that supports confident, evidence-informed practice rather than defensive risk aversion. Suitable for psychological therapists, IAPT practitioners, and wider clinical teams.
Specialist training for schools and organisations working with young people — covering recognition, safe and supportive responses, risk assessment principles, and how to manage disclosures confidently. Delivered with clarity and compassion, and designed for non-clinical as well as clinical audiences.
Talking Therapies and IAPT services, specialist physical health and psychological medicine units, CAMHS teams, and wider NHS clinical staff
Private therapy services, employee assistance programmes, occupational health providers, and independent clinical teams seeking CPD and service development support
Secondary schools, sixth forms, and educational organisations seeking training on adolescent mental health, self-harm, and supporting young people in distress
Qualified therapists seeking CPD in EMDR masterclass content, persistent physical symptoms, or group therapy delivery as standalone professional development
All training is delivered by enquiry and tailored to your organisation. Get in touch to discuss your needs, team size, and preferred format — in person or online.