About Us
At Can Do Partnerships Ltd, we provide Consultancy, Training, Conference Facilitation, Supervision and Reflective Spaces designed to be safe, collaborative, and inclusive.
We work with organisations to build evidenced based relational frameworks which strengthen personal and professional development. With a history of partnering with leaders, we help workforces to identify shared values and foster a culture of openness, honesty, and psychological safety.
Our adaptive approach tailors solutions to organisational needs, empowering employees with compassion and inspiring them to embrace a "Can-Do" attitude. By reminding people of the joy in their roles and offering innovative strategies, Can Do Partnerships helps boost confidence, job satisfaction, and overall performance.
What We Do
We partner with NHS Trusts, Local Authorities, Health and Social Care settings, as well as Education and Third Sector organisations. Our collaborative process begins by identifying existing strengths, needs, and desired outcomes.
Workforce Training, Reflective Practice, and Supervision
Enhancing communication and relationships among staff across diverse settings.
Relational Practice for Psychological Safety
Creating supportive environments where individuals feel safe to express themselves.
Facilitating Difficult Conversations
Enabling open, honest dialogue within teams and organisations to address challenges effectively.
Team Collaboration and Problem-Solving
Strengthening teamwork and fostering joint decision-making efforts.
Improving Staff Retention and Reducing Absenteeism
Promoting a healthier and more engaged workforce.
Shared Responsibility and Accountability
Encouraging collective ownership of challenges and solutions among team members.
Working 'With' Framework
Teaching practical, collaborative approaches to problem-solving and decision-making.
Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing
Cultivating a culture of well-being throughout the organisation.
Our Team
At Can Do Partnerships, we empower individuals and organizations through expert training, consultancy, dynamic conferences, and supportive supervision.
Rooted in relational practice and compassionate leadership, we inspire growth and meaningful connections.
Our core values - integrity, kindness, compassion, imagination, and tenacity - drive us to deliver exceptional results tailored to your goals. With diverse expertise, collaborative spirit and a passion for impactful change, our team is dedicated to building partnerships that truly make a difference. Together, we believe anything is possible with the right approach.
Meet the Team
Kate Henderson
Director and Founder, Can Do Partnerships
Kate is a highly experienced Consultant, Trainer, BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist (CBT), and Clinical Supervisor specialising in Mental Health and Wellbeing and Safeguarding. She began her career in education, spending 10 years building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and school leaders—foundations that remain central to Can Do Partnerships Ltd.
Guided by the core values of integrity, kindness, compassion, imagination, and tenacity, Kate is committed to creating meaningful, lasting change. Over the past decade, she has expanded her leadership skills through diverse roles within the NHS, Third Sector, Local Government, and Education. A systems thinker, she brings a creative, solution-focused approach to leadership and problem-solving, helping organisations see the bigger picture and develop psychologically safe, effective, and sustainable strategies.
Kate’s compassionate, person-centred approach is rooted in a belief that strong relationships drive positive change. She combines deep engagement skills with the ability to translate complex theory into practical, real-world solutions, ensuring that knowledge is not only understood but embedded in practice. Through reflective practice, supervision, and experiential learning, she empowers individuals and organisations to grow with confidence and competence.
Kate holds a BA (Hons) in Business and Finance, a PGCert in Children's Rights and Services, a PG Diploma in Psychological Therapies (CBT), and a PGCert in Clinical Supervision. With a commitment to continuous learning and innovation, she is currently undertaking a Diploma in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), a relational model that supports meaningful change at both individual and systemic levels.
Paula Hanratty
Trainer and Clinical Supervisor, Can Do Partnerships
Paula is a BACP-registered Integrative Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, and Training Facilitator with over 20 years of experience across the Education, Third Sector, and Private Sector.
Specialising in trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), Paula is dedicated to supporting individuals and professionals in fostering resilience and emotional well-being. With deep expertise in trauma-informed approaches and professional development, Paula equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to create safe, supportive environments for those affected by trauma.
Paula provides clinical supervision and high-quality training to multidisciplinary teams, fostering reflective, safe, and supportive spaces that enhance professional practice and promote healing. Passionate about empowering others, Paula integrates a compassionate, evidence-based approach across both therapeutic and educational settings, ensuring meaningful and lasting impact.
"I work in an emotionally challenging job, while also having a number of complicated family situations to manage. I had reached burnout and was ready to quit my job when I first met with Kate. After the first session, Kate gave me some things to think about and set me a challenge. Within just two weeks, I was feeling much happier, much more in control and I had a plan. Kate's empathetic approach and ability to gently focus my thoughts enabled me to come to a much better place within such a short period of time."
Supervision Feedback from an Education Professional