Hi, I’m Olivia (but you can also call me Livi)

I am autistic and proud! My journey with my autism has had its complications, I didn’t receive my autism assessment until 5 years ago, this meant that throughout my childhood and early adulthood I felt very lost and like something was wrong with me. Gaming has always been a great comfort to me, both as a form of entertainment and escapism from a world where I didn’t feel I belonged. But it later became something that I could share with my autistic niece. Not only did this help us bond (I earned the coveted ‘best auntie’ title) but it sparked my interest in working with young people.

Since studying criminology at university, I have worked with teenagers and young adults who have been exposed to domestic abuse as a caseworker. Therefore, I have experience of building relationships with those who have experienced trauma and may also suffer with their mental health. I would describe myself as warm, friendly and a bit of a goofball, I feel these qualities help me create a safe space where young people can relax, feel listened to and not judged. I am fully DBS checked and have been trained in safeguarding, trauma informed practises, neurodivergence, healthy relationships and domestic abuse.