I not only gained employment, but confidence too – thank you headspace!

Our Kalgoorlie headspace office helped another young client gain employment through the Work and Study program, as well as gaining confidence and the ability to step outside their comfort zone. Here they share their experience.

I wanted to gain employment to save up enough money so I could focus on school when I move to Perth for University. Talking to people can be a struggle for me, as well as my lack of confidence, so I really needed help to push myself out of my comfort zone to try and secure employment.

My specialist at headspace, Renee, would offer me lifts when I had no family available to take me to appointments, and offered to drive me to interviews. She would sit with me and help me apply for jobs on seek or take me out to hand my resume out in-person. She helped lead the conversations at first until I had the confidence to speak up.

Renee was encouraging for me, it felt like she was really eager to help me. She pushed me to be able to overcome things that make me uncomfortable and it made me feel really good.

My counsellor Maddie would call me once a month to check in on me to see how I was doing. Phones are not always easy for me to answer, so Maddie did some in-person counselling for me a few times to help me.

With the help of Renee, Maddie and the headspace team I gained employment in a fun work environment and have a second job possibly starting soon.

I feel prepared for these jobs and to save up for University, thank you headspace!!

Our team can help you if you’re feeling down, want to increase your overall wellbeing, or need to talk through specific issues. Visit our Mental Health Counselling Services page to find out more.