Val Smith

Specialist Health Care Assistant

Val started her career in the fashion and textile industry before moving over to pursue a career in health care in 2016. She achieved a Diploma in Practitioner Skills in 2008 and has been working as a senior HCA for over eight years.

Val’s previous career gave her a unique perspective and equipped her with many relevant and transferable skills in the area of body confidence and self-presentation. Since body image is a crucial issue relating to eating disorders, Val is able to offer support which is both practical and creative, both individually and in group sessions.

 

 

Val Smith

Val started her career in the fashion and textile industry before moving over to pursue a career in health care in 2016. She achieved a Diploma in Practitioner Skills in 2008 and has been working as a senior HCA for over eight years.

Val’s previous career gave her a unique perspective and equipped her with many relevant and transferable skills in the area of body confidence and self-presentation. Since body image is a crucial issue relating to eating disorders, Val is able to offer support which is both practical and creative, both individually and in group sessions.