“I loved working in a therapeutic environment and never looked back”

Kelly has worked in CAMHS for almost 20 years, and is the clinical service manager for Poole.

However, Kelly didn’t begin her career in mental health. She originally qualified as a children’s nurse, but applied for a job with CAMHS as an entry-level practitioner. ‘I discovered I loved working in a therapeutic environment, and never looked back,’ she remembers.

Kelly benefitted from specialist training and support which allowed her to progress in her CAMHS career, and today she manages a team of over 25 professionals.