About Bec

Hiiii! I’m Rebecca but you can call me Bec. 
You’ll already know from Ellie’s post that she calls me Rebz so if you prefer that, feel free! Ellie is my best friend and we met in secondary school. IT lessons in year 7 and 8 is where we became the best of friends. We spent the lessons discovering the song ‘Chocolate’ by the 1975, playing it on repeat. We would also spend the time coming up with names to call my future horse. I know, not much IT was happening in these lessons. We’ve been inseparable ever since. I always describe us as super similar but also total opposites- quite contradictory I know. We are both libras, so we are as indecisive as each other (don’t ask us where we want to go to eat… we will be there all day trying to decide). However, I think we balance each other out- just like Ellie said she’s the golden retriever and I’m the black cat. I’m more of a night owl, whereas Ellie is more of a morning person…you get where I’m going right? 

So about me, I’m 26 and I’m a mental health practitioner for children and young people. Whilst my job is stressful at times, seeing how therapy can make such a difference in people’s lives is super rewarding. I support children and young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, phobias, OCD and lots more! I think my passion for supporting people with their mental health comes from my own experiences. I was diagnosed with selective mutism as a child and whilst I overcame this early on in primary school, I have struggled with anxiety and my self confidence throughout my life. A bit like Ellie, I struggle in big groups of people and when meeting anyone new. I struggle to know what to say and how to respond and can be a huge overthinker at times! 

If you’d have asked me when I was 16 if I’d of thought I’d be working in health care I’d have said no way! I wanted to be a veterinary nurse because I love animals soooo much. Then I changed my mind (because I have a phobia of blood, seriously I faint at the sight) and instead decided I wanted to teach English abroad. I moved to uni and did my degree in Linguistics and TESOL with the idea I’d be moving abroad to teach English after uni. But COVID hit and I did a full 180 and decided I wanted to work in mental health. I moved city and did a masters in education whilst gaining some experience. Then I moved cities again and went on to do a post graduate diploma and qualify as an Education Mental Health Practitioner. I’ve been working in mental health for 3.5 years now and have gone back to uni again (I’m crazy I know) to do another postgraduate diploma and learn enhanced interventions. 

Anyway, there’s more to me than just my job! I value spending time with family. I grew up in my family home with my mum, dad, and older sister. I’m a proud auntie and since my niece has been born she has taught me not to take life too seriously. The things she says she honestly cracks me up! I have a few hobbies- I like to go on walks, especially with my dog. He’s called Frank, and he’s a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Frank is my second soul dog (because I can’t choose just one soul dog) and he lives between mine and my parents house and he has probably been the best thing for mental health, especially now in my 20s. As I mentioned earlier, I’m an animal lover and grew up always gravitating to animals (more than humans). I grew up with my soul dog patch and my horse Siobhan (I didn’t choose the name, can I just say, but it suited her so much I wouldn’t have changed it for the world!) Animals have always been a huge part of my life but I have other hobbies too (I’m not just obsessed with animals!) I also love painting, making things out of clay, going to the cinemas, and reading self help and romance books. Two of my favourite things in life are going to the beach and watching sunsets. I always say I was born to live near the water and have an affinity for the ocean. I’m also such a ‘look at the sky’ type person and my camera roll is full of sunset pictures. 

I’d describe myself as calm, laid back, and maybe too independent for my own good! Since living in a different city away from family and friends, I’ve been on a journey to try and build my self confidence. Some days are easier than others, and some can feel really difficult. I really hope that by sharing things that have worked for me, that together we can go on a journey towards self confidence and self love! 

Lots of love, 

Bec x