Jummy has lived experience of mental health problems and navigating the UK education system. This led to Jummy developing a passion to support others that have experienced mental health problems which I later joined as a member of the McPin’s Young People’s Advisory group which I have used my lived experience to influence and shape research projects to be reflective of the young people’s needs. Jummy’s lived experience encouraged and motivated her to pursue a career within mental health and to study at university where she completed a BSc Psychology Degree in 2021 and secured a 2:1.

Since Jummy’s Psychology degree she has worked in mental services for three years before an unplanned career break. Jummy started her career as a Senior Community Engagement Practitioner for a charity where she supported people to access community resources such as activities and groups through signposting or attending groups together.

Jummy then attempted to train as a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) for a year where she carried out initial assessments and coached clients in Guided Self Help (GSH), which is brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy that is aimed to enable clients to become their own therapist through practising tools and techniques from session materials.

Since being unable to complete the training due to personal and other reasons. During Jummy’s employment break she has pursued interests and hobbies including baking and travelling and other activities and has been working on personal and career development. Jummy also hopes to start soon as a Support Worker in the NHS.