Emily James
About Emily James
Emily James is a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner at Mind, where she has worked since 2020. She holds an MSc in Forensic Psychology and a PG Cert in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions.
Current Role at Mind
Emily James has been serving as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner at Mind since 2020. In this role, she focuses on providing support and interventions to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Her work involves assessing clients' needs and implementing low-intensity cognitive behavioral interventions. Emily's commitment to mental health support aligns with Mind's mission to promote better mental health for all.
Previous Experience at Mind
Before her current position, Emily worked at Mind as a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner from 2019 to 2020. During this time, she gained practical experience in mental health support and developed her skills in delivering psychological interventions. This role laid the foundation for her subsequent responsibilities as a qualified practitioner.
Educational Background
Emily holds a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology from the University of Kent, where she studied from 2018 to 2019. She also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions at UCL from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology with Clinical Psychology from the University of Kent, studying from 2015 to 2018. Her educational background equips her with a strong understanding of psychological principles and practices.
Work History in Healthcare and Support Roles
Emily has a diverse work history in healthcare and support roles. She worked as an Administrator at NELFT NHS Foundation Trust from 2018 to 2019 and as a Patient Contact Clerk at Medway Maritime Hospital from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Learning Support Assistant at The Learning and Enterprise College for six months in 2019. These positions provided her with valuable experience in patient care and administrative support.
Early Career at Next Ltd
Emily began her career as a Customer Assistant at Next Ltd, where she worked from 2015 to 2017. Her role involved assisting customers and managing retail operations at the Maidstone Eclipse Park location. This early experience in customer service contributed to her communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.