Tom Broadbridge
About Tom Broadbridge
Tom Broadbridge is a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with a background in psychology and mental health. He has studied at the University of Birmingham and University College London, and currently works at Mind and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in London.
Work at Mind
Tom Broadbridge serves as a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner at Mind, a leading mental health charity in the UK. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the mental health support services in the London Borough of Bexley. In this role, he provides low intensity cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions to patients experiencing common mental health issues. His work focuses on improving the psychological wellbeing of individuals in the community.
Education and Expertise
Tom Broadbridge has a solid educational background in psychology. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Birmingham, where he studied mental illness, neurobiology, and severe intellectual disability from 2016 to 2019. He furthered his education at University College London (UCL), obtaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioral Interventions in 2022. This combination of education equips him with the skills necessary for his current role in mental health support.
Background
Tom Broadbridge's academic journey began at Dartford Grammar School, where he completed the International Baccalaureate with a score of 41 points from 2014 to 2016. Following this, he pursued higher education in psychology, leading to his current professional roles. He has gained practical experience in psychological support through various positions, including an honorary assistant psychologist role at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, which he has held since 2019.
Professional Experience
Tom Broadbridge has accumulated relevant experience in the field of psychology. He worked as an Honorary Assistant Psychologist at Priory Healthcare for one month in 2019, where he began to develop his skills in providing psychological support. He has since transitioned to a more permanent role at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, where he has been involved in delivering psychological support for five years. His experience at Mind complements his work at Oxleas, allowing him to apply his training in real-world settings.