I am passionate about art and wellbeing!

 

I have 16 years’ experience of working with children and young people in a variety of roles, and have been part of Esteem Team since 2019. 

 

As well as working with Esteem Team, I have my own art practice, I exhibit and sell my work locally and online, and also run art workshops and courses for adults. 

 

I have a degree in Communications Studies and A’ level’s in Psychology and Art and Design. I also have qualifications in Mental Health First Aid and many others around understanding neurodiversities. 

 

Being diagnosed as an adult with inattentive ADHD has given me greater understanding of neurodivergence, and the challenges of living in a neurotypical world. I aim to empower the young people I work with to develop coping strategies and skills that will improve their confidence and self esteem. Encouraging them to explore their creativity and experiment with a variety of art techniques. My focus is always on the enjoyment of the creative process and not the outcome, which is so important in today’s outcome driven society.

 

I am a Mum to a young adult son, and love spending time with him and my husband playing strategy board games. I also love walking at the beach with my dog, swimming in the sea, and finding treasure in charity shops.