Accredited Mental Health Training & Qualifications
About
Hello! I’m Joanne, principal trainer and consultant here at Starra Education based in Glasgow, Scotland. Click on the button below to find out more about me, and what we do.
Services
We offer a range of Mental Health training and consultancy services, working across the UK and Internationally.
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About
Hello! I'm Joanne Mullan, an enthusiastic and dedicated education professional based in Scotland. I had a significantly adverse childhood and was raised in care due to my mother's severe mental illness. Most professional decisions I make stem from a hope to make things better for people experiencing such difficulties.I have a multidisciplinary background with degrees in Education, Psychology and a Diploma in Counselling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. I’m currently completing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership which is, surprisingly, taking up a huge chunk of my time.In 2018, I founded Starra Education where I provide a range of services such as Accredited Mental Health First Aid Qualifications, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Trauma & Attachment training and bespoke workshops depending on client needs. I sit on the Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group for Mental Health and am designated Mental Health First Aider for our meetings.I have been teaching part-time at The University of Glasgow since 2019. I am responsible for a variety of Psychology courses and am passionate about widening access and ensuring disadvantaged students get what they need to thrive in their educational journeys.I'm also a Director at Govan Youth Information Project, working towards the advancement of education and poverty relief in the Govan area of Glasgow. A particularly important role for me as this is where I am from and continues to be an area of multiple deprivation.Earlier in my career, I held leadership roles within a large international school in the UAE, with experience spanning across all key stages.Throughout my career, I have strived to champion mental health, foster emotional wellbeing, and advance inclusive education. I am a passionate learner and educator, keen on empowering individuals and creating a positive impact on society.The word Starra comes from Scots Gaelic and means “barrier”. I get huge satisfaction removing barriers from my path and helping others to do the same, through Education, lights me up.
Services
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID QUALIFICATIONSWe deliver a range of accredited Mental Health First Aid Training including:Award of Awareness Mental Health First Aid
Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health
Award in First Aid for Mental Health
Leading First Aid for Mental HealthClick on the links for more detailed information.All courses are UK regulated and link to the Regulated Qualifications Framework and the Scottish Credit Qualification Framework.Qualifications can be accredited by Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) or The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).We also offer more bespoke training dependent on client needs, just get in touch.