Laura

About Me

I am currently at the end of my online masters in Forensic Psychology, having studied Psychology at undergraduate. I work full-time in a nursery school (ages 2-5) and babysit in afternoons and evenings. I love children and supporting families who could do with an extra pair of hands.

I am fun, friendly and approachable, with a particular antenna for emotional intelligence. My own experiences, along with my degrees in psychology have provided me with a good understanding of mental health issues and child development. Modules in developmental psychology and health psychology in particular have given me insight into positive approaches to childcare.

I have extensive training in singing and acting and attended stage schools for 11 years. This training, along with many an audition process, has strengthened my confidence in myself and my ability to thrive in difficult scenarios. It has also shaped me to be approachable and able to communicate clearly and effectively.

I enjoy being creative, in particular, I feel that singing can have a hugely uplifting effect on people. I see great value in creative activities such as singing, painting and clay work to encourage mindfulness and fun.

Additionally, I have always been good in an emergency, I assess situations quickly, trust in my initiative and act in times of need. I face situations head on and step up in a crisis situation.

I am a good leader, and have captained and coached netball teams through school and university, in which I learnt how to navigate different types of people, who are motivated differently. I also learnt how to balance fun with work/training.

In my spare time, I love to spend time with family and friends, get involved in recreational and competitive performing arts, and outdoor activities, such as walking, horse riding and skiing.

I am a people-person who is hard-working and will go the extra mile to ensure the health, safety and happiness of your family.