Victoria Inyama
About Victoria Inyama
Victoria Inyama is a Peer Leader and Talking Therapist with extensive experience in mental health advocacy and acting. She aims to empower individuals facing mental health challenges and has been active in various speaking engagements focused on mental well-being and domestic violence.
Work at Mind
Victoria Inyama serves as a Peer Leader (Talking Therapist) at Mind, a prominent mental health charity in the UK, since 2018. In this role, she focuses on empowering individuals who have faced mental health challenges, encouraging them to share their experiences and seek support. Her work is centered in the Newham and Tower Hamlets areas, where she utilizes her training and personal insights to facilitate discussions and provide guidance to those in need.
Education and Expertise
Victoria Inyama has a diverse educational background. She studied at the University of Lagos from 1998 to 2002, earning a degree in Creative Arts. She furthered her education at Lewisham Counselling & Counsellor Training Associates, where she completed a Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills in 2011. In 2019, she obtained a BA (Hons) in Psychosocial Studies from the University of East London. Additionally, she trained as a Peer Leader at MINDUK from 2017 to 2018 and holds a Diploma in Stage Acting from Identity Drama School, completed in 2012.
Background
Victoria Inyama has been active in the Nollywood film industry since 1990, accumulating over three decades of experience as an actress. Her career in acting complements her work in mental health, allowing her to draw on her personal experiences and insights to inform her advocacy. She volunteers with MINDUK, where she facilitates a focus group focused on family and mental well-being, further demonstrating her commitment to supporting mental health initiatives.
Achievements
Victoria Inyama has participated as a speaker at various events, including the Crowned Women's event, Step-up Women's Conference, Ephphatha Women's Network, and Cameroon Career Women Network. Her speaking engagements focus on critical issues such as mental health, domestic violence, and personal well-being. Through these platforms, she raises awareness about societal issues, particularly domestic abuse and mental well-being, leveraging her personal experiences to connect with and inspire others.