Emerge Projects at Frimley Park Hospital

Hello! I am Jo and I am the Project Lead for the Frimley project. I am a huge people person and my favourite things to talk about include dogs and food (especially McDonalds!)
What I love about working at Emerge is the immense joy of being able to journey with young people in a time of need- being able to walk with them and guide them through adolescence is something everyone needs!
Jo has a Theology and Youth Ministry degree from St Mellitus, as well as being a trained Youth Pastor at a local church. Jo has experience working with both children and young people.

Hi I’m Lauren and I am a youth worker at Frimley Park Hospital. I know this hospital quite well because I had both my children there, and when one decided to stick polystyrene up his nose!
I love the work that Emerge does, as I know from my own life how important it is to be heard and listened to. I have also struggled with anxiety and had years of counselling, but can give hope to others that life can be better again!
In my free time I like running, dancing, jigsaw puzzles and crosswords!!!

Hi, my name is Sara, I’m so excited to be working for Emerge at Frimley Park Hospital. I understand how it feels to be surrounded by lots of people with so much noise, but feeling invisible and like nobody is listening.

As a busy mum and wife I love to take care of people, so I enjoy cooking and baking (my sticky toffee pudding is particularly good). I also like to go for hikes or walks in the countryside or at the beach. On the rare occasions that I get an afternoon or evening to myself or with friends, I love to go to the theatre- from musicals and opera to ballet.

Hi, I’m Nika and I am a youth support worker at FPH. What I love about Emerge is the joy and privilege of meeting young people and supporting them through their struggles.
I do not have my own children and for that reason I wanted to give my time and effort to help those in need.Alongside my work with Emerge I also work as a Health Care Professional for the NHS where I support patients with cancer.

In my spare time you often find me playing keyboard, singing and writing my own songs. I enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking and any water related sports together with a long walks near the sea.

Hello, I’m Sophie, a Youth Support Worker based at Frimley Park Hospital; I aim to walk alongside young people and support them in their mental health. Whether we’re playing games, drawing or having conversation; my heart is to show young people the love and care that they were designed for. Meeting up with them in the community to give space, allowing them to freely share about their wellbeing and hardships they’re facing as well as the simple joys in life.I also work with St Saviours Church in Guildford- mentoring and running small groups and socials for those in all walks of life.

I love a good run and good food, times with friends and finding new adventures. I have a counselling psychology degree from Chichester University and love to listen to others, my heart is to help people.