Hi, I'm Darren and having graduated with a BA(Hons) Open degree I am currently studying a MSc in Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University with a view to working in social psychology and counselling. My degree consisted of various modules including child development, psychology, creative writing, art history and material I have studied quite a diverse range of subjects ! I chose this course to give me the opportunity to sample different subjects without fully committing to anything specific until my final year as I was uncertain as to which route to take.

I returned to education after working in different jobs ranging from factory work ,admin, IT ,retail and work in the music industry. I discovered that all these jobs, although unfulfilling, provided stepping stones in my personal development and helped discover what I really wanted to achieve with my career.
I have been tutoring for 4 years specialising in mentoring and motivation. I can give confidential advice and guidance on anything you wish to discuss along with revision techniques, mindfulness, motivation, career aspirations. The aim is to get you on a path to success and I can help you eradicate those barriers that you feel may be preventing this. My sessions are always open, unstructured and stress free. We work in a way that suits you.

I chose to be a tutor, as an opportunity to pass on my relevant experiences, not only career wise but also my life experiences to anyone who is facing the exciting but daunting prospect of figuring out what to do with their future ! There is a lot to consider and if I can help to make these transitions smoother and overcome any vulnerabilities and self doubt that occur I would be privileged to do so.
I wish when I was first in education I had the advice and guidance to help me achieve my career aspirations and set me along the right pathway rather than having to figure it out alone.
In my spare time I love music ranging from the 80s to current and I am always interested in discovering new music. I enjoy going to gigs and seeing new, emerging bands. I also enjoy movies, anything from indie to world cinema and romcom to classics. I also like country and coastal walks, nature, the theatre and reading classic and contemporary novels.

I know everyone is going through stressful and uncertain times at the moment...however I am here to help in any way I can.