Amy Mills

Since embarking on my Psychology degree at Bournemouth University, I've worked in a variety of settings including research, dementia care, children and adolescents in care, psychiatry and anxiety-specialist services. Most recently, I worked for Lancashire NHS for just over two years as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. This role allowed me to assist people with stress, anxiety and depression disorders in developing coping strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques. I also loved the responsibility of being my team’s LGBTQ+ Champion during this time, and worked hard to develop resources to improve practitioners' confidence and competency in supporting people from the LGBTQ+ community.

After moving back down to the sunny southwest, I was thrilled to accept the position of Senior Wellbeing Practitioner. Having experienced mental health difficulties during university myself, I understand how daunting it can be to access support. I wanted to be part of the fantastic team at AUB offering accessible, non-judgemental support to help others gain the most from their university experience. As a musician and general arts and crafts enthusiast, I feel very much at home within the wonderfully creative AUB community, I hope you will too.

If you require support with your wellbeing, please do get in touch in one of the following ways:

– Pop along to the wellbeing drop-in either in-person or online. Our in-person drop in runs 10.00-14.00 Monday-Friday in the Student Services Building. We also run an online drop in on weekday afternoons. See AUB's Wellbeing page for further details and timings.

– Email us to arrange an appointment.

– Explore our 'Wellbeing' portal within Canvas for further details and great self-help resources.