Promoting the importance of understanding behaviour as a form of communication and recognising the impact negative experiences can have on people is at the forefront of my work. Experienced in supporting children and young people in a variety of educational settings including inpatient psychiatric care. I have hands on clinical experience of supporting individuals with enduring mental health conditions in A&E and psychiatric wards. This combined with my academic role allows me to share my knowledge to students and organisations and work towards creating accepting, inclusive, compassionate practitioners.