Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

• Case manage and co-ordinate personalised support to individuals with mental health issues on their pathway to wellbeing, recovery and social inclusion.
• Provide emotional, practical and counselling support sessions throughout caseload.
• Facilitate fortnightly Support Group, Wellbeing & Employability Workshops and Anger Management courses.
• Advocate and represent clients at Council, CMHT and Jobcentre meetings.
• Supervise Students on Placement with MIND from Brunel University.

• Offer Counselling Sessions to individuals and couples in my Private Practice.

- Assistant Support Tutor for a Level 3 Counselling Course

- 1-1 Support Work
- Form Filing, Advocacy, Emotional & Counselling support
- Crisis Management (telephone or drop in clients)

- I could be at the Police Station with a client, presenting to an Organisation or talking to someone who is suicidal and in need of support.

I love meeting people and hearing the stories they share. Some have been through horrendous ordeals and seeing them flourish and grow is a joy to watch.

The work in both MIND and my Private Counselling Practice can be emotionally tiring. I ensure I self-care and make good use of supervision and support.

I have always been interested in people and society. I mentored at Sheffield University and School. Studying Sociology fuelled my interest in people and cultures.

I have always been sensitive and empathic. These skills were suited to a career in the helping professions.

Counselling Skills - applying empathy and tact to clients.

Sociology - Analytical skills for reporting/problem solving and interest in culture and values/beliefs.

- BA (Hons) Integrative-Relational Counselling from Middlesex University (2013-2016)

- Level 2 and 3 Counselling Practice Skills (2011-2013)

- AQA Foundation Practitioner Award in Working with Young People (2010)

- Employment and Training Adviser for Connexions Thames Valley. Offering Practical support to young people to enter employment, training and volunteering.

- Supported Volunteering Project Worker - Working with adults who face barriers to volunteer through ex-offending, mental health issues, learning or physical disabilities and low self-esteem. Placing them into suitable volunteer roles in the Haringey (North London) community and jointly producing holistic and person-centred support and action plans.

- Volunteer Befriender at Hillingdon MIND. Supporting a male service user on a monthly basis to increase his social isolation by accompanying him to cafes, museums and walks.

- Volunteer Centre Brokerage Volunteer (Slough) - Supporting the residents of Slough to volunteer by conducting 1-1 interviews and delivering excellent customer service skills.

Counselling Supervisor

Mental Health Lead or Student Wellbeing role

Tutor for Counselling

NEVER give up! Volunteer and get involved with clubs or programmes linked with what you want to do at University. This is where I gained initial experience.

If working already, think about the transferable skills you have and how they can be applied. There will be more than you think!

Use the Careers Service and your Tutors for guidance.

I am happy to be contacted by anyone interested in this area, ec and offer advice and support.