Training And CPD
Evidence-based training that improves practice
For almost two decades I have designed and delivered engaging, evidence-based training for professionals working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
My training combines psychological science, communication expertise and real-world experience from criminal justice, policing, health, education and social care. Every course is designed to improve confidence, decision-making and professional practice not simply increase knowledge.
Whether you are looking for a one-hour webinar, conference keynote, full-day workshop or an training programme, every course can be tailored to the needs of your organisation.
Training can be delivered:
- Face-to-face
- Online
- Blended learning
- Bespoke organisational programmes
- Train-the-trainer programmes
Why train with Dr Kimberly Collins?
Unlike many trainers, I bring together experience as a:
- Chartered Psychologist
- Intermediary
- University Senior Lecturer
- Researcher
- Expert witness
- Consultant
- Communication specialist
This means delegates don't simply learn what to do—they understand why it works and how to apply it confidently in practice.
Every course is underpinned by current research and illustrated with practical examples taken from real professional practice.
University Teaching Experience
Alongside my professional practice, I have extensive experience designing university programmes, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervising research and developing professional education.
University of Stirling
Whilst completing my PhD I worked as a Teaching Assistant delivering teaching in:
- Research Methods
- Developmental Psychology
Teesside University
As a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology I designed, taught and assessed across undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes.
Teaching included:
- Programme Lead for the MSc Trauma-Informed Practice
- Understanding Childhood Trauma
- Working with Traumatised Children
- Investigative Interviewing
- Law, Justice and Psychology
- Vulnerability in Policing
- Supporting Frontline Officers
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychological Research Methods
- Pedagogical Approaches to Psychology in Education
Alongside teaching I designed learning materials, developed assessments, supervised research projects and supported practitioners to translate research into professional practice.
Trusted by organisations including:
- Police forces
- The Crown Prosecution Service
- Universities
- Intermediaries
- Healthcare organisations
- Mental health services
- Local authorities
- Charities
- Schools and education providers
- Legal professionals
- Safeguarding partnerships
Training Topics
Current training programmes include:
Communication
- Building rapport and effective relationships
- Tackling reluctance and supporting engagement
- Facilitating communication with pre-school children
- Communicating with adolescents
- Neurodiversity and communication
- Communication aids: benefits, limitations and best practice
- Facilitating communication at court
- Communication with victims of sexual violence / domestic abuse / neglect / exploitation and grooming
Interviewing & Investigations
- Memory Development and Facilitating Recall
- Advanced Interviewing Skills for Interviewing Children and Young People
- Advanced Interviewing Skills for Interviewing Victims and Witnesses
- Pre-Communication Assessments in the Justice System
Trauma-Informed Practice
- Trauma-informed practice in criminal justice / education / health services / mental health services
- Trauma-Informed Investigative Interviewing
- Attachment and Trauma
- Developmental and Relational Trauma
- Supporting Frontline Professionals and Vicarious Trauma
- Blame, Shame and Communication
- Understanding Trauma, Adversity, ACEs and Vulnerability
Specialist Topics
- Emotion Regulation
- Trauma, Neurodiversity and Communication
- The Social Model of Trauma-Informed Practice and Disability
What you can expect
All training can be adapted to suit your organisation, workforce and objectives.
Depending on the format, delegates may receive:
- A course workbook
- Presentation slides
- Pre-course reading
- Practical exercises
- Case studies
- A recommended reading list
- Certificates of attendance
Courses are interactive, evidence-based and designed to equip professionals with practical skills they can use immediately.