About Peter Larkum
Mental health and neurodiversity trainer • Speaker • Creator of Mentality
Peter Larkum is a mental health and neurodiversity trainer, speaker and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructor, and the creator of Mentality.
An MHFA England instructor since 2009, Peter delivers Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Skills for Managers, and was recognised by MHFA England for Excellence in Training. In 2021, Mentality, his one-hour online course for the whole workforce, won the This Can Happen Product Impact Award.
As a certified Thrive Neurodiversity Instructor, he helps organisations build inclusive workplaces where neurodivergent colleagues can thrive.
With a background in youth work going back to 1997, Peter has a knack for making difficult conversations feel possible. Whether he’s with global corporate leaders or a group of young people, he brings practical tools, deep knowledge and just enough humour to keep things human.
Over 20 years, he has trained tens of thousands of people for organisations including HSBC, the NHS, the Ministry of Defence, Experian and Landsec. Based in Winchester, Hampshire, Peter delivers workplace training in person, in London and online, across the UK and internationally.
“Peter is an enthusiastic, upbeat, infectious trainer who inspires you despite the challenging material.”
Mental Health First Aider, Francis Holland School
Peter is a member of the Speakers Collective, a network of quality assured public speakers.
Peter is a qualified Mental Health First Aid England instructor, helping improve mental health in the UK through licenced MHFA training.
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Endorsements
“Peter, your session was one of my highlights over the course of the past two days; you were truly inspirational and your powerful messages really struck a chord with me.
This is such an important topic for us and having your expertise with our most senior leaders and influencers was truly invaluable.”
“Peter came and delivered a presentation for us in 2016, and our staff still talk about it. Because of this we now offer Mental Health training to all our managers.
If you get the opportunity to hear what Peter has to say, I would thoroughly recommend it.”