Sue Bayley is an exceptional individual; her sensitivity, empathy and lateral thinking, coupled with her emotional intelligence, passion and compassion, define her approach to life. With a career that has continuously evolved, Sue has expanded her role as a Careers Adviser to broaden her spectrum of responsibilities.
Why I’ve joined PMHWB?
“Promoting mental health and wellbeing is important for several reasons:
1. Improved Quality of Life: Mental health and wellbeing are essential for overall quality of life. When individuals are mentally healthy, they can cope with stress, maintain positive relationships, and enjoy a sense of fulfilment and purpose.
2. Enhanced Productivity: Mental health plays a significant role in productivity and performance. When individuals are mentally well, they are more likely to be focused, motivated, and productive in their work and daily activities.
3. Prevention of Mental Health Issues: Promoting mental health and well-being can help prevent the development of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. By fostering resilience and coping skills, individuals can better manage stress and challenges.
4. Social Connections: Mental health and well-being are closely linked to social connections and support systems. By promoting mental health, individuals can build strong relationships, feel connected to others, and have a sense of belonging.
5. Reduced Healthcare Costs: Investing in mental health promotion and prevention can lead to cost savings in the long run by reducing the burden of mental health disorders on healthcare systems and society as a whole.
Above are all considerations for supporting PMHWB.”
Drawing from her extensive experience working with teenagers at risk, Sue seamlessly transitions her skills to supporting children with Complex Special Educational Needs, Children In Care and Care leavers. Her volunteer work with YMCA in Wrexham, where she provided supported accommodation and mentoring to young people, ignited her passion and empathy for marginalised youth and their families.
Sue’s holistic approach to her work encompasses physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. She incorporates movement therapy into her practice, leveraging her expertise in Nia to provide therapeutic sessions tailored to individuals, especially traumatised youth.
Her extensive training and qualifications in areas such as Child Protection, Conflict Resolution and Special Educational Needs legislation empower her to navigate complex scenarios effectively.
Sue’s innate ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, coupled with her commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, makes her an invaluable asset in her field. She exemplifies resilience, compassion, and unwavering dedication in her pursuit of empowering others to reach their fullest potential. Sue Bayley’s unwavering dedication to her clients and her passion for holistic well-being make her a true inspiration in her field.
Equipped with an NVQ 4 in Advice and Guidance, Sue’s career journey has been marked by success and adaptability. She has seamlessly navigated through various roles, from Personal Adviser to Guidance Worker and eventually, as a Careers Adviser. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident through her completion of a Mentoring qualification and her pursuit of advanced diplomas and certifications in fields such as Nia, Embodied Relational Therapy and Spiritual Counselling.
A natural networker and advocate, Sue tirelessly champions the rights of her clients, ensuring they receive the support and opportunities they deserve. She collaborates seamlessly with external agencies and professionals, forging partnerships to create holistic support systems. Sue’s dedication to her clients’ well-being extends beyond professional boundaries; she nurtures trusting relationships, fosters empowerment, and advocates for systemic change.
Personal experiences speak volumes: As a child I knew I was different and suffered trauma, bullying, death of father and legal guardian aged 11 and 16 respectively. I was also bullied for having a different family set up, and had been a selective mute as a pre-school child. Each one of these adverse social conditions are enough to cause poor mental health, and learning I had Non-Verbal learning disability aged 47, only added extra weight to the load.
Despite this start in life, I trained as a Careers adviser, an Interfaith minister, a Somatic facilitator, an Embodied Relational Therapist, an Intentional Creativity Teacher, in spite of my neurodivergent mind, or because of it.
My whole emphasis is to walk alongside the child, teen, parent and their family, however constructed, and to see them as whole, and of intrinsic worth, in spite of their presenting circumstances.
