“Sometimes, just listening – truly listening – is the most powerful thing you can do.” – Georgie
written by Fleur Macdonald, Work Experience Student, June 2025
At Eikon, Georgie’s role as an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner is all about helping young people and their families build confidence and resilience. Through young person-led activities, she supports young people to develop coping strategies and feel empowered to talk about mental health and wellbeing.
A Day in the Life
Working in the office, from home, and within schools, a day in the life for Georgie fluctuates from day to day, splitting her time between working from home, where she plans and completes admin and in-person sessions with young people and parents. From singing “Let It Go” to designing paper hats, she adapts her approach to each individual, building trust and connection.
Collaboration with colleagues and professionals is also key. “Everyone looks out for each other,” Georgie says, describing the strong sense of team support that helps her stay motivated.
Looking after Herself
After work, Georgie takes ten to twenty minutes to decompress before entering “mum mode.” She also makes time for walking, reading, and being outside to recharge.
Eikon’s wellbeing days and supervision sessions have helped her develop her skills and confidence, supported by her team and line manager.
Growth and Rewards
Georgie has mastered the power of listening without rushing to solve problems and offering advice. Offering empathy and encouragement has made her a much more understanding practitioner.
The biggest reward? Seeing young people realise they can do things they never thought possible. She treasures the feedback from parents sharing how her support has made a difference.
Even on challenging days, Georgie remains committed to helping others and to reminding herself of the positive impact she makes.
Georgie explained that words of encouragement can often provide young people with even more resilience and strength.
