Experience

The Retreat Clinics

• United Kingdom
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainee Counselling Psychologist

  • Sep 2022 - Present



The University of Manchester

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Doctoral Student

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Over The Wall

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer and Team Leader

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Working with children, aged 8-15, with serious health challenges, and with their siblings at therapeutic recreation camps. Also working with children with anaphylaxis. Responsibilities include: Promoting inclusion whilst developing confidence, self esteem and peer relationships, Giving children a week of memorable, fun experiences in a safe environment, away from their usual routine and hospital appointments, Helping the children realise they can reach beyond their perceived limitation, Taking part in a range of activities; swimming, rock-climbing, arts and crafts, talent show etc., Helping to rebuild the children’s confidence, Ensuring they get the care they need; taking them to the on-site nurses for medical care when needed, supporting those with more physical needs such as help transitioning to and from areas of camp and providing constant emotional support through encouragement, Building relationships with the volunteer team whilst encouraging and empowering campers to complete activities. Show less



Witherslack Group

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Counselling psychologist in professional training

  • Feb 2022 - Jul 2023



Witherslack Group

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Psychologist

  • Nov 2020 - Oct 2021



The Priory

• United Kingdom
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Healthcare Assistant

  • Dec 2018 - Nov 2020

  Working on a PICU (psychiatric intensive care unit) CAMHS unit with children with serious mental health issues. Responsibilities include: Assisting with the implementation of patient care plans, Providing practical support and interventions, and responsive care to patients, Observing and monitoring the well being of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff, Understanding and working with those who have psychosis, Participating in ward meetings, Spending time with patients, in order to get to know them and provide individualised support, Being trained in PMVA (Prevention Management of Violence and Aggression), Developing and maintaining relationships with patients and visitors. Show less



Citywise

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Leader

  • Oct 2019 - Jun 2020

  Leading a project using a mentoring scheme in schools for primary children. The project is based on teaching children to identify their strengths, develop a growth mindset, set and fulfil goals, and learn skills and techniques to help them grow in resilience. All activities are based on a curriculum focusing on developing character. Leading a project using a mentoring scheme in schools for primary children. The project is based on teaching children to identify their strengths, develop a growth mindset, set and fulfil goals, and learn skills and techniques to help them grow in resilience. All activities are based on a curriculum focusing on developing character.



Private.

• Manchester, United Kingdom

• Assistant Psychologist

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

  Assisting a clinical psychologist. Responsibilities included: Assessing adults by carrying out psychometric assessments, including assessments of mood, personality and cognitive functioning Scoring psychometric assessments Assisting with report writing and proof reading of reports Creating a presentation on attachment theory and trauma Assisting a clinical psychologist. Responsibilities included: Assessing adults by carrying out psychometric assessments, including assessments of mood, personality and cognitive functioning Scoring psychometric assessments Assisting with report writing and proof reading of reports Creating a presentation on attachment theory and trauma



St Andrew's First Aid

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Voluntary First aider

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2018

  Trained as a first aider. Responsibilities included: Providing first aid at public events, Being part of the team as an induction mentor for new first aiders, including interviewing, training and organising events for the new volunteers, Ongoing skills training, including manual handling course, defibrillator course, Helping with the recruitment of new students and setting up a ‘buddy’ scheme. Trained as a first aider. Responsibilities included: Providing first aid at public events, Being part of the team as an induction mentor for new first aiders, including interviewing, training and organising events for the new volunteers, Ongoing skills training, including manual handling course, defibrillator course, Helping with the recruitment of new students and setting up a ‘buddy’ scheme.



Citywise

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Voluntary Mentor

  • Oct 2016 - May 2018

  Worked with children between the ages of 8-10 on a weekly basis after school. Being on the University Committee helping with recruitment and general organisation. Responsibilities included: Being a friend to the children, helping them build their character and learn life lessons, Inspiring the children to want to be the best they can be, Being a dependable role model for the children, Being a mentor who creates an environment in which the children feel safe, Providing intellectual stimulation for the children, Recruiting new volunteers for the academic year beginning September 2017, Weekly committee meetings to organise charity talks and social events, Being the equal opportunities officer – Completed equality and diversity training. Show less