Working at Willingness has been an absolute pleasure so far. There are various reasons for why this is so. One of the first reasons is the ‘proactivity’ of the team. In fact, this was one of the biggest and most pertinent reasons for choosing Willingness. Willingness has always been at the forefront for mental health, fighting to improve the national situation and I felt synonymous with their passion to help effect a change, be there for people, and be proactive. These are life mottos for myself, which I found Willingness shares significantly.
I mean, here’s a simple example – I asked for Willingness branded biros in blue, and only a couple of weeks later, lo and behold – they arrived. These may be simple and small things for many, but in the world we are living in, it is these small actions that connect and make people feel appreciated and listened to. This is what Willingness is all about.
Another major aspect which I’ve seen so far whilst working at Willingness, is the safety and comfort that management and all other colleagues instil in one another. They have made me feel at home. I feel valued, and so there is no doubt in my mind that I was at the right place.
Willingness provides a high level of peace of mind for the professional. I, amongst my other colleagues, feel safe and taken care of at Willingness. Adding to the above comment, this understanding that we are valued as professionals, and not just a number, is something I adhere to very much. Too often professionals become ‘institutionalised’ and they end up feeling uncared for. This does not happen at Willingness. This is what I love most.
Yaser Teebi works as a Clinical Psychologist and Gerontologist at Willingness. He works with a variety of complex issues and adult age groups, including chronic pain, mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, trauma, loss, grief and bereavement, relationships and cognitive impairment. Yaser Teebi has graduated from the following degrees with Merit: Bachelor of Psychology (Hons), a Master of Gerontology and Geriatrics, and a Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, all at the University of Malta. He is currently reading for a PhD in Clinical Psychology and Geriatrics at the University of Birmingham.