Browse our selection of Mental Health and Wellbeing Courses for Aviation Crew
Cristina Culligan
MSc (Psy), CBH
Mental Health Trainer
Meet the Trainer
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing courses are delivered by Cristina Culligan, MSc (Psy), CBH, a professional with a unique blend of frontline aviation experience and clinical psychological expertise.
For over a decade, Cristina worked as Senior Cabin Crew and Cabin Manager on international long-haul flights with major airlines, giving her an insider’s understanding of operational stress, fatigue, and aviation safety culture. This practical experience is complemented by her Master of Science in Psychological Sciences and her qualification as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist.
This rare combination ensures training is both clinically sound and instantly relatable. Cristina connects with crews authentically, providing evidence-based, practical tools tailored to the aviation environment. Her background as a TEDx speaker and team leader underscores her skill as an engaging and effective communicator.
You gain a trainer who doesn’t just teach theory, Cristina understands your reality.
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Peer Support Programme
Our 4-hour Peer Support Programme course is designed for all pilots and cabin crew. In this session, we pull back the curtain on the confidential support system created specifically for you.
We’ll cover why this programme is so important, how it was developed with input from your colleagues, and most importantly, exactly how it works and how you can use it. Learn how to access non-judgmental support for life's challenges, both in and out of the cockpit and cabin.
Protect your well-being, support your colleagues, and help us build a stronger crew community. Your strength is knowing where to turn.
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Mental Health in Aviation
This essential awareness course is designed for pilots and cabin crew to openly discuss mental health, break down stigma, and build a healthier cockpit and cabin culture.
In this straightforward session, we’ll tackle the unique pressures of aviation, learn to recognize signs of struggle in ourselves and others, and clarify the crucial difference between well-being and fitness for duty. This isn't about diagnosis, it's about compassion, understanding, and knowing the next right step.
Join us for a candid conversation. Together, we can replace silence with support and ensure that looking after your mental health is seen as a standard part of professional excellence.
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Psychoactive Substances in Aviation
This critical course provides pilots and cabin crew with clear, factual knowledge on the severe risks of psychoactive substance use, including alcohol, prescription medication, and illegal drugs.
We cut through the myths to give you the hard facts on how substances affect performance, the strict regulatory zero-tolerance policies, and the devastating professional and personal consequences of a failed test. This is a straightforward discussion on personal responsibility, safety, and safeguarding your career.
Know the rules. Understand the risks. Make the right call. This course is your essential briefing on the single biggest threat to your professional license.
