Lyndsey Myers

This career path endears to my creative, but also pragmatic nature, hopefully progressing to becoming a bigger part of a puzzle involved in helping a person.
Over the last three years, I have been completing the BSc (HONS) Counselling and Mental Health degree, which I have thoroughly enjoyed and has been detrimental in my personal and professional development. It has enabled me to open my eyes to counselling and mental health in a range of contexts: culturally, globally and in terms of policy.
Also over the past six years, I have worked on an acute mental health ward, as a health care assistant and an activity co-ordinator, as a part of the Occupational Therapy team, exemplifying my ability to be both organised and productive. These roles have further ignited my passion and interest into occupational therapy. Along with this, I have been equipped with the skills necessary to achieve my prospects, allowing me to adopt a therapeutic and innovative approach to ease service users to complete everyday tasks with enthusiasm, also encouraging an optimistic attitude and aim to discover a purpose in life. My extensive experience has given me the ability to adapt in any situation or environment with an unwavering “hands on” approach. Volunteering through Project 6 empowered me to reach my own personal goals, whilst assisting in constructing a healthy community. I dedicated my time to motivate those with substance abuse to make a positive change. This added to my confidence of understanding individual needs.
In my spare time, I read a variety of non-fiction books, feeding into my desire of learning, fascination of culture and lifestyle, and curiosity of how to help others, as well as this reading acts as a stress relief. As a single mother to three girls, I enjoy taking long walks in their company, observing the beauty of nature, exploring new places and discussing surroundings. Additionally, I like to complete a wide range of online courses, for example courses on British Sign Language, first aid and addiction, solidifying a broader understanding for a successful ‘person-centred’ approach. I aim to expand my learning experience soon with the Freedom Programme training. 
Going forward, I aspire to continue to learn through a dream career, making others’ lives and my own life fulfilled in the process. I believe this role will bring the best characteristics out of me, changing mine and my families life for the greater.

Mental health activity worker

mental health support worker 

GCSE

degree (hons) counselling and mental health

coaching qualified