Simon Chapman Frsph
Chair @RNLI
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WORK HISTORY
Chair @RNLI
Portishead, GB
Portishead Lifeboat Station- Chair of the Lifeboat Station Management Group (Commenced Sep 2022)- Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) national practitioner- Lifeboat Station Chaplain - Crew Wellbeing support leadProviding strategic leadership and oversight to a busy lifeboat station, helping to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and management of volunteer lifeboat crews and shore volunteers, operating in a high-pressure, life saving environment.Key Responsibilities:• Oversight of a team of 100+ volunteers,• Supporting operational leaders manage their crisis response protocols to maintain compliance with RNLI safety standards.• Advocate for crew mental health and resilience through post-incident debriefs and wellbeing provision.Key Achievements:• Implemented wellbeing and mental health support frameworks for crew members exposed to traumatic incidents.• Supported community engagement and fundraising teams, strengthening stakeholder relationships and increasing local awareness of water safety.• Contributed to lifeboat station strategy, ensuring alignment with national policy while maintaining volunteer morale.
EDUCATION
University of Bristol
Bachelor's degree, Theology/Theological Studies
University of Gloucestershire
Certificate in Pastoral Counselling, Counselling
University of South Wales
Postgraduate Degree, Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
University of the West of England
Dip HE, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
ABOUT SIMON CHAPMAN FRSPH
Helping individuals, couples, and organisations improve mental health, strengthen relationships, and build resilience through evidence-based therapy and training.With over 25 years of professional service in the NHS, Armed Forces, Police, Chaplaincy, and Education, I understand the pressures people and organisations routinely face. I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), ADHD Support, and Couples Counselling, alongside Suicide Prevention training and wellbeing programmes for safety-critical sectors, such as aviation.THERAPY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS & COUPLESMy practice provides structured, collaborative, and individually tailored support, including: • ADHD Support - CBT for ADHD and ADHD Coaching • Couples Counselling - Helping relationships to thrive and experience reduced conflict • Support for anxiety, depression, trauma (including PTSD), and self-esteem issuesI offer sessions in person (Bristol & North Somerset) and online across the UK and internationally, helping my clients to make meaningful changes that improve their confidence, relationships, and overall wellbeing.MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR ORGANISATIONSAlongside my clinical practice, I work with businesses, charities, schools, airline operators, and the armed forces to deliver: • Suicide Prevention & Postvention Training and Consultancy • Mental Health Awareness Workshops • Pilot & Aviation Support & Wellbeing Programmes • Post-Incident PTSD Screening & Recovery PlanningI regularly attend the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention meetings and train professionals to work safely with individuals at risk.If your or your organisation is seeking professional, evidence-based mental health support and training, I would be very pleased to discuss your needs. Please get in touch via or connect with me here on LinkedIn.
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