Hear from a panel of 5 alumni from the School of Psychology, as well as Emma Travers-Hill, School of Psychology Lecturer and Clinical Psychologist.
The Psychology Society is running a careers event on Wednesday 10th March, open to all students. The event will run from 18:00-19:45 with the opportunity to ask the speakers questions at the end of the event.
Panellists include:
Emma Travers-Hill
I started out my career in clinical research and following my PhD went onto my Clinical Doctorate. Since qualifying, I have worked as a Clinical Psychologist in secondary care adult mental health services. More recently, I have been working at the university as a lecturer and have been setting up an honorary contract with the NHS to continue a little clinical work locally.
Daniela Zigova
I graduated from the University of Kent in 2018 with a degree in Psychology. After graduating, I spent some time volunteering and landed my first job in primary mental health services for adults in Kent. I am currently working as a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in an IAPT service in Bromley, where I provide CBT-based psychological interventions to adults with depression and anxiety disorders.
Emma Bannister
I have been working as a Research Officer at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) for just over a year. I am also badged to the Government Social Research profession which is one of 8 professions in the Government Analysis Function. Currently, I am working in data collection however Research Officers at the ONS can work in a variety of roles including the production of statistics, conducting qualitative research and using admin data.
Alexandria Olton
A qualified Sport and Exercise psychologist, the Director of Mindology Trinidad and sports columnist for The Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Alexandria works with a wide range of clients from Olympic level athletes to juniors and grassroots, in developing positive mental skills and achieving optimal performance.
Sarah Sodimu
“I work as an Assistant Psychologist in Paediatric Psychology and am doing my masters in Research in Clinical Psychology.”
Kyle Sherry
“After graduating from the University of Kent in 2018, I pursued a Master’s degree in Occupational Psychology. The content of this course, paired with my undergraduate degree, led me into a Change Management role within a local government setting. From here I moved into the Civil Service, where I currently work as an Insight & Service Design Manager at the Health & Safety Executive.”
Annie Hastings
“I am a mental health adviser with Mind, the mental health charity. I have experience working in the mental health sector in both charitable organisations and within the NHS. I aim to further my career focusing on mental health and forensic psychology.“
