Profile
Laura Jackson-Burrage
My CV
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Education:
Primary School – Codicote School
Secondary School- Monks Walk School
A Levels – North Herts College
BSc Psychology – University of Hertfordshire
MSc Clinical Psychology- University of Hertfordshire
PhD Psychology- University of Hertfordshire -
Qualifications:
North Herts College – Access to Higher Education
-Biology
-Sociology
-PsychologyMy access course gave me the basic understanding of Psychology and prepared me for university life and how to write at a standard needed.
BSc Psychology – University of Hertfordshire
My undergraduate degree gave me the underpinnings of Psychology and introduced me to different modalities, and statistics and research. In my third year I chose my subjects to study such as Forensic Psychology and I completed my first piece of research, which is where I fell in love with it!MSc Clinical Psychology – University of Hertfordshire
My masters degree taught me in more depth about areas of Psychology such as psychopathology (mental illness) and assessing, diagnosing and treating individuals. I also completed more research and was taught further on how to conduct research and look at my specialist area more.PhD Psychology – The University of Hertfordshire
Here I was able to focus on my passion which is Autism and mental illness. I was able to research this in detail, and publish my work and share peoples stories. I also was able to obtain Chartered Psychologist Status with The British Psychological Society which is ‘ The title of Chartered Psychologist is legally recognised and reflects only the highest standard of psychological knowledge and expertise.’ It is something I am very proud of!
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Work History:
- Nursery Assistant
- Nursery Nurse
- Waitress
- Barmaid
- Health Care Assistant
- Specialist Health Care Assistant
- Assistant Psychologist (over 2 different settings and 4 years)
- Visiting Lecturer
- Developmental Psychologist
- Chartered Developmental Psychologist
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Current Job:
Chartered Developmental Psychologist at The Yellow Butterfly Room.
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About Me:
A tattooed, pierced very alternative developmental psychologist who loves music, animals, outspoken people and making waves in the field of psychology 🙂
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I live in Hertfordshire with my husband and two children. We have a fully accredited assistance dog named Sebby who looks after my youngest son but also comes with me to work on occasions! I have ADHD and ASD and am proud to show what you can achieve regardless of a diagnosis. I love to ice skate and can quote every single word to the film ‘Scream’. I have an obsession with Batman and have a huge Joker tattoo on my leg!
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As a developmental psychologist I work with children and young people who have or are suspected of having Autistic Spectrum Disorder. My work includes helping formulate a diagnosis by completing the Autism Diagnosis Observation Schedule or the Autism Diagnostic Interview with parents. I help young people (and parents and teachers) realise their potential and help them get the help and support they need. I also spend lots of time researching Autism and mental health conditions and this means I get to spend time with young people and hear their stories! The great thing about my job is that I get to spend time with people all day, and no day is ever the same! I go to schools, clinics, and sometimes simply work from my home office 🙂
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My Typical Day:
I get up really early (thanks to my children) and then I look at my calender. Some days I go straight into the office and set up for my clinics, or I am going into a school to observe a young person. Some days I spend time interviewing and conducting research which means lots of time in front of the laptop (so lots of breaks, fluids and walks!)
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A Typical day at work for me is…
Morning Clinics:
The ADOS is a play based assessment assessing a child for Autism so I get to spend time playing and interacting with children which is great fun! For older children we sit and have a chat about all kinds of different things. When I work with parents we take very detailed information all about their child which means I have to concentrate very hard!
If I am not conducting assessments I may go into schools and meet with a childs teachers and watch the young person and how they are managing and coping at school.
Lunch:
The most important time of the day. I like to put my headphones in and listen to music, or watch an episode of something on my phone and relax for 45 minutes!
Afternoon:
Typically in the afternoons I will write my reports from the morning clinics, or I will make some phone calls. If I am researching I will work on my paper, or my interviews or meet with young people to speak with them about their experiences of worries, anxiety and Autism.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I would love to raise awareness to ADHD and Autism within the field of Psychology – having either (or both!) does not mean you cannot go on to achieve anything you put your mind too!
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Tattooed quirky psychologist
What did you want to be after you left school?
I wanted to be a psychologist! However, during primary school I wanted to be a vet
Were you ever in trouble at school?
yes.....
Who is your favourite singer or band?
I have too many favourite bands to list! Top 3; Oasis, Guns and Roses and The Foo Fighters. I also love Justin Bieber and have seen him live 3 times :)
What's your favourite food?
pasta, pasta and more pasta
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
to always feel at peace, to have natural blonde hair, and to always be doing what I'm doing as a job
Tell us a joke.
Where do Pirates keep their jam? In a jarrrrrrrr
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