Emma’s career with The Open University began 30 years ago when she was appointed as a ‘Tutor-Counsellor’ in the East Midlands. Since then, she has worked in a variety of roles as a module tutor, an Educational Advisor and a Learning Advisor. Emma has a background in counselling and psychotherapy and for the past decade has worked as a Mental Health Advisor within the Disability Advisory Service. Emma enjoys photography, mindfulness practice and walking her dog. She has recently trained and qualified as a hypnotherapist.