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£118,759
awarded towards
patient experience and
engagement
£93,983
awarded in clinical
equipment to enhance
clinical care of patients
Counselling children of all ages
Esi approaches counselling
differently depending on
the child’s age. For younger
children, she uses play therapy,
stories and creative activities.
These methods fit with
how young children express
themselves, which means that
they don’t have to rely on
words, which can be difficult to
do at a very young age. During
virtual appointments, she
ensures that there are plenty
of play materials and art
supplies – the children love to
share their creations with her.
Many of the teenagers that
access these counselling
services experience anxiety
around exams, and some also
struggle with their identities.
These young people often feel
isolated and disconnected
from peers. It’s also common
for them to feel self conscious
about needing extra help in
school. In order to support
them with these difficult
emotions, Esi focuses on
what their hopes are and
how they can begin to take
steps towards dealing with
their anxieties, building their
self esteem and making
connections with others. This
involves encouraging them
to take relational risks and
checking in with them during
sessions to see how things
are going.
Esi feels passionate about being
involved in shifting discourses
in schools and other institutions
around disability and support.
£1.3 million
invested in two clinical
trials which ultimately aim
to bring improvements in
treatments to patients
She wants to encourage
positive conversations within
those contexts that can lead to
more inclusive environments.
Her hope is that doing so
will mean that children with
sight loss will feel less isolated.
She also aims to continue
working closely with schools
where appropriate support
is not in place.
Patients seen by age group
13%
0 to 6
32%
7 to 11
54%
12 to 18
1%
18+
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