My name is Layla, I am originally Palestinian but grew up in London and I identify as she\/her\/hers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have only recently started working as an EDA at Orri, and before this I was a healthcare assistant at an inpatient eating disorder unit in London. I am also currently studying Developmental Psychology as a Master\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I would describe my role at Orri as supporting clients in their recovery in any way helpful to them \u2013 whether it be a chat or lending an ear. I\u2019m a friendly face at the start, middle and end of the day. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I really enjoy meeting and getting to know new clients, hearing their stories, and developing that important therapeutic relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think the most challenging aspect of my role is helping our clients to fight that negative voice that comes in the way of their recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The approach Orri takes, particularly encouraging openness and transparency when discussing emotions behind the eating disorder, is what makes it so special and unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I enjoy cooking with my family, travelling and exploring new places (preferably with some sunshine!) and going on long walks with my dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLife is tough but so are you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n I wouldn\u2019t say I have a specific hero, but I really enjoy Instagram accounts, such as @howmental<\/a>, which provide daily reminders about looking after your mental health. I think they\u2019re particularly great when most social media websites are filled with unhealthy, toxic content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I was always interested in how the mind works, and the connection between mind and body. I noticed a total lack of awareness and huge stigma around mental health, and I wanted to play a part in changing that. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Do it!<\/em> Don\u2019t be afraid to attend to your mental health, you will never regret it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Layla is a new member of Orri\u2019s Eating Disorder Associates (EDAs) team. She supports clients and the clinicians in her day-to-day, for the in person programme. Read our blog on what brought her to work in eating disorders and how she is finding the role so far. Can you take a moment to introduce yourself? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14479,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\tWhat do you enjoy most about your role?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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What do you feel is most unique about Orri?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Outside of work, what do you do for your own mental wellbeing?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Do you have a mental health hero?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Why did you decide to work in mental health?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
If you had one piece of advice for a therapy-seeker, what would it be?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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