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Amy McGregor

Amy McGregor

Childline Counsellor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    NHS Lanarkshire

  • Education

    • University of Strathclyde

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor's degree PSYCHOLOGY 2:1, Upper Division

      Activities and Societies: President and Founder of Student Minds Society Member of the Graduation Ball Committee Member of the Psychological Society This has provided me with a deep understanding of psychological pathways, mental health disorders, and how to be an empathic and non-judgemental person. I have time management and IT skills due to my university course, and analytical abilities which has taught me how to be a solution focused self-thinker without the need of constant direction or supervision.Dissertation Grade: 70% “Thought-Shape Fusion Body Cognitive Distortion: An Assessment On Young Females As A Measurement for Eating… Show more This has provided me with a deep understanding of psychological pathways, mental health disorders, and how to be an empathic and non-judgemental person. I have time management and IT skills due to my university course, and analytical abilities which has taught me how to be a solution focused self-thinker without the need of constant direction or supervision.Dissertation Grade: 70% “Thought-Shape Fusion Body Cognitive Distortion: An Assessment On Young Females As A Measurement for Eating Disorder Symptomology After Exposure to Thin Ideals”. A clinical based topic, marked through individual presentation and report. Gained skills such as administering and scoring psychometric tests, SPSS use, data collection, analytical thinking and report writing. Key fields covered: cognitive impairments in psychological disorders, psychology and ageing, developmental psychology, neuropsychology, social psychology, research methods, personality psychology Show less

  • Experience

    • NSPCC Scotland

      Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
      Childline Counsellor

      I am trained in a numbers of areas, and my roles include:o Offering children and young people information, advice and support.o Identifying when a child or young person may be at risk and alerting a supervisor so that a fuller risk assessment can be made. o Working with supervisors on the appropriate action to take, which may include ensuring the immediate safety of that child or young person. o Working within a team of volunteers and staff. o Regular meetings with supervisors and other members of the team to evaluate and develop my practice as a volunteer. Show less

    • NHS Lanarkshire

      Jul 2018 - Jan 2020

      • Trainee Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology

        Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

      • Honorary Assistant Psychologist

        Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

    • NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

      Jul 2020 - Dec 2021
      Mental Health Therapist

    • NHS Lanarkshire

      Jan 2022 - now
      Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • BPS

      The British Psychological Society
      Jun 2017

    • Scottish Mental Health First Aider

      NHS
      Mar 2015

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Amy McGregor
      Nomination for Best New Society Strathclyde Volunteer Awards Mar 2017 As a successful President and Founder of the Student Minds Society at the University of Strathclyde, my society was nominated for Best New Society as recognition for mine and my teams hard work.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Childline Counsellor

      Issued by NSPCC Scotland on Jan 2018
      NSPCC ScotlandAssociated with Amy McGregor

    • President and Founder

      Issued by Student Minds on Mar 2016
      Student MindsAssociated with Amy McGregor

    • Peer Mentor

      Issued by University of Strathclyde Students' Association on Sept 2014
      University of Strathclyde Students' AssociationAssociated with Amy McGregor

    • StrathGuide

      Issued by University of Strathclyde Students' Association on Jan 2015
      University of Strathclyde Students' AssociationAssociated with Amy McGregor