Ed Gooderson
Anoushka Dunic
Anoushka Dunic
Before Ed attended University he carried out a Gap Year Commission in the British Army which included a short intensive training course at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. In 2005 he completed a bachelor's degree in Forensic Science at University which developed his interest in crime scene investigation and problem solving before s
Before Ed attended University he carried out a Gap Year Commission in the British Army which included a short intensive training course at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. In 2005 he completed a bachelor's degree in Forensic Science at University which developed his interest in crime scene investigation and problem solving before starting a career with the Metropolitan Police Service in 2006.
During his time as a uniformed Constable, Ed experienced a rollercoaster of challenges and emotions that came with being the initial responder to a spectrum of offences. Ed took a side step in late 2011 and became a Detective working in various departments across London, including domestic violence, burglary, robbery, CID, gangs unit and homicide & major crime. In the latter years Ed was promoted to Detective Sergeant.
In late 2021/early 2022 things took a drastic turn for Ed resulting in him undergoing counselling and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Ed resigned from the police and over time he has been able to recover and seize back control of his life, reflecting upon the years within policing and undertaking The Mental Health First Aider course and The Mental Health Toolkit training in order to increase his knowledge and understanding of mental health and well being.
An empathetic communicator, passionate about educating individuals and organisations on topics such as trauma and suicide using his own personal experiences.
Anoushka Dunic
Anoushka Dunic
Anoushka Dunic
Anoushka was a police officer with over 20 years of service, with the majority of her career as a Detective dealing with a range of cases from serious assaults, sexual assaults, acquisitive crimes, and explosives. During this time, Anoushka gained a bachelor’s degree in Policing Studies which enabled her to critically analyse the way po
Anoushka was a police officer with over 20 years of service, with the majority of her career as a Detective dealing with a range of cases from serious assaults, sexual assaults, acquisitive crimes, and explosives. During this time, Anoushka gained a bachelor’s degree in Policing Studies which enabled her to critically analyse the way policing operates, both as a practitioner and as an academic.
Anoushka was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in 2022 which led to agoraphobia and panic attacks, shortly before she resigned from the police which led to her journey of healing.
Anoushka recovered from this period of traumatic response and used this experience to deliver Mental Health and Wellbeing for two years through a local mental health charity. During this time she was trained as a Mental Health First Aider™ , Suicide First Aider™ (City & Guilds) and undertook The Mental Health Toolkit™ training programme which considers our emotional needs and innate resources. Anoushka delivers regular training around Suicide Awareness, Trauma and Recovery and many other well-being topics.
An experienced, relatable, and authentic trainer and speaker, Anoushka brings her own stories of recovery and well-being to every session.