Sinéad Bleakley

I am a graduate from Edge Hill University with a first-class degree in Psychology, and a Distinction in MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing. Throughout my academic studies and voluntary experience with a mental health charity, I have developed a strong foundation in mental health, psychological theory and person-centred care. I am a motivated and reliable individual who works effectively both independently and as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes.

I am now looking to apply my knowledge and skills within mental health, contributing to high-quality support while continuing to develop my practice.

Active Job Search and Continued Volunteering - The Mix – Mental Health Charity - Online (2024-01)

• Continued voluntary peer support role while actively progressing towards paid roles in the mental health sector.

• Maintained and further developed skills in emotional support, active listening, and safeguarding-aware communication.

• Supporting young people (under 25s) through offering guidance and advice on various topics surrounding life issues and mental health struggles.

• Using active listening and considered responses to ensure users feel heard and validated, supporting the de-escalation of emotional distress in challenging situations.

• Encouraging a positive and supportive online community through non-judgemental responses that enable trust and safety for users

• Assisted in data collection session for research studies, conducting laboratory tasks and participant assessments under faculty supervision.

• Applied my psychological knowledge to help deepen understanding and research in the supervisors area of expertise.

• MSc - Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing (Distinction) - Edge Hill University (2023-09 - 2024-09)

• BSc (Hons) - Psychology (First Class) - Edge Hill University (2019-09 - 2022-06)

• A Levels - Psychology (A*), History (A), Religious Studies (B) - St John Rigby College (2017-09 - 2019-08)

• GCSE - 10 including English (7), Math (7) - St Joseph's RC High School (2012-09 - 2017-08)