ABOUT US

Be Change – Empowering Meaningful Conversations

At Be Change – Behaviour Change Consultancy, we are committed to helping individuals and organisations foster meaningful, lasting change through effective communication. Whether supporting healthcare professionals, social service organisations, educators, or leaders, our training and consultancy services equip people with the skills to motivate, engage, and create impact.

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Our Commitment to Excellence

At Be Change, we believe that no conversation is neutral. Every interaction has the potential to build trust and inspire change—or unintentionally reinforce barriers. We are dedicated to delivering high-impact training and consultancy that leads to measurable behaviour change. Our programs are rooted in evidence-based approaches to learning and development, ensuring participants not only gain knowledge but apply it effectively in their roles.

Our mission is simple: to empower organisations and individuals to create meaningful change through evidence-based communication strategies.

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What We Offer

We provide specialist training and workshops tailored to professionals working in healthcare, social services, mental health, addiction treatment, education, and leadership.

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✅ Motivational Interviewing (MI) Training
Enhancing communication skills to build engagement, resolve ambivalence, and support behaviour change in clients and teams.

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✅ Addiction Treatment Training
Providing professionals with evidence-based strategies to support individuals through substance use recovery.

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✅ Mental Health & Well-being Education
Delivering preventative workshops in primary and secondary schools, focusing on resilience, emotional intelligence, and positive mental health strategies.

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✅ Leadership & Workforce Development
Empowering leaders and teams with the skills to motivate, engage, and create a psychologically safe workplace using MI-informed approaches.

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Why Motivational Interviewing?

Service users often present with complex needs, including trauma, substance use, mental health challenges, and social disadvantage. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is uniquely suited to these contexts, offering a respectful, client-centred approach that fosters intrinsic motivation and meaningful behaviour change.

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MI training equips professionals with the skills to:

🔹 Build rapport through empathic engagement
🔹 Recognise and respond to ambivalence
🔹 Cultivate change talk and reduce sustain talk
🔹 Navigate challenging conversations with confidence and respect

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By investing in Motivational Interviewing training, your organisation can elevate service delivery, enhance client engagement, and improve outcomes.

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What Sets Our Training Apart?

✅ Expert-Led Training
Led by Mikel Gellatly, an experienced Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) member, our workshops bring real-world expertise from nearly 15 years in the AOD, mental health, and human services sectors. Mikel’s practical approach ensures professionals gain skills they can use immediately.

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✅ Customised Approach
We tailor our workshops to meet the specific needs of your organisation. Whether in healthcare, social services, education, or leadership, we focus on relevant scenarios and real-world challenges.

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✅ Engaging & Practical Learning
Our workshops go beyond theory. We incorporate interactive learning, experiential activities, and case-based discussions to ensure participants actively develop and retain new skills.

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✅ Sustainable Impact
Training isn’t just about acquiring knowledge—it’s about embedding skills into everyday practice. Our follow-up coaching and learning communities support long-term application and organisational transformation.

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Our Training Approach

We offer a comprehensive and flexible training model, incorporating:

1️⃣ Interactive Foundational Skills Workshops – One- or two-day in-person or online training sessions focusing on practical skill development and application.
2️⃣ Follow-Up Coaching – In-person or online individual or group coaching sessions to reinforce learning and support real-world implementation.
3️⃣ Intermediate and Advanced Skills Courses – Additional one- or two-day sessions for professionals looking to refine their MI competencies.
4️⃣ Communities of Practice – Establishing peer learning groups to foster ongoing skill development and shared learning.

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Quality Assurance & Commitment to Excellence

At Be Change, we take pride in delivering high-quality training and consultancy services. Our approach includes:

✅ Rigorous needs analysis to tailor programs to client goals
✅ Peer-reviewed materials and evidence-based methodologies
✅ Participant evaluations and feedback mechanisms to drive continuous improvement
✅ Commitment to cultural competence and inclusivity in all our training

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Let’s Work Together

Whether you're a healthcare provider, social services organisation, educational institution, or leader looking to enhance your team's skills, we’d love to explore how MI can support your goals.

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📩 Get in touch with Mikel today to discuss your specific needs, explore training options, and schedule a workshop that fits your team’s availability.

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Let’s work together to empower your team to make a lasting impact.