For public bodies, employers, housing associations, charities and teams managing change or pressure, this HIP Psychology service gives practical, school-sector support without clinical claims or one-size-fits-all advice.
The need
Teams outside education also need practical support around communication, stress, resilience, psychological safety and change.
How HIP Psychology can help
HIP Psychology brings school-sector experience in wellbeing, performance and group facilitation to organisational settings without building a separate content universe.
What schools can expect
- Create space for teams to discuss pressure and communication safely
- Support managers with practical wellbeing language and boundaries
- Plan sessions around resilience, psychological safety and change
- Keep the work focused on credible support rather than generic away-day content
Delivery team and credentials
- Cormac Venney, Director and Founder of HIP Psychology. Over 20 years of experience working with school pupils; degree in Sports Science and a Master's in Psychology.
- Karen Parsons, Support and Admin. Eighteen years in post-primary education; degree in Psychology with Computing and PGCE in Education.
- Paul Mone, Workshop Facilitator. Former international school teacher; degree in Communication, Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Master's in English.
- Carlos Sanha, Workshop Facilitator. Psychology graduate with workshop delivery experience and a Performing Arts background.
Proof and delivery confidence
HIP Psychology lists partner primary and post-primary schools publicly on its website. Public testimonials include schools in Ballymoney, Belfast and Ballymena.
The activities were fun and engaging and taught valuable lessons on responsibility and friendships.
Dalriada High School, Ballymoney
The facilitators were knowledgeable and compassionate, creating an environment of trust and openness.
St Malachy's College, Belfast
The workshop was engaging, enjoyable and provided practical insights that we could immediately apply.
Ballymena Primary School, Ballymena
Safe educational framing
This work is designed for school training, pastoral planning and organisational support. It does not diagnose pupils, provide individual clinical advice or replace safeguarding, clinical or statutory referral routes.
Useful reference points
Schools can align planning with Department of Education emotional health and wellbeing guidance, Department of Education safeguarding and child protection guidance, UNESCO guidance for generative AI in education and research.
Related HIP resources
Bystander behaviour and bullying, Pupil wellbeing strategy, Pastoral care in schools, Emotion coaching in schools. Related service and topic pages include /employee-wellbeing-programme-northern-ireland/, /workplace-wellbeing-workshops-northern-ireland/, /supervision-for-teachers/.
Enquiry route
Use the short HIP enquiry route with your name, school or organisation, role and what you need. Contact HIP Psychology.
FAQs
Is this only for schools?
No. HIP Psychology can also support organisations that need credible wellbeing and group facilitation input.
What kinds of organisations fit?
Public bodies, housing associations, charities and employers are a fit when the need is team wellbeing, communication or change support.
Will HIP publish lots of workplace content?
No. The website keeps this as a credibility-led service lane rather than a separate content universe.