My experience with children and young people includes being a peer mentor, a teaching support, a night shelter volunteer and fundraising for YoungMinds. All of these roles have made me want to understand the inner workings of children, especially those who struggle with mental health issues and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). My role as psychology support at HSR gives me the opportunity to immerse myself into the world of a psychologist. By exercising my research, analytical and communication skills I can contribute to improving the lives of many children and young people.