ABOUT ME

I originally trained as a dancer before specialising in dance science and later dance psychology. After completing my Master’s and PhD degrees, I worked as a Senior Dance Lecturer in Higher Education for over 15 years. I have been involved in everything from course leadership and curriculum design to mentoring and PhD supervision to lecturing and research. Although I have a variety of research areas, wellbeing has become of particular interest since having children and trying to find a way of balancing a career I love with being there for the small people in my life. This led me to consider how my knowledge of psychological research and theory can be more directly applied to people’s lives, to help them flourish rather than flounder under the weight of 21st century living. 

 

In the last two years I have undertaken additional training in cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling skills, life coaching, acceptance and commitment therapy, and research mentorship. I am also a mental health first aider and was a member of the Mental Health Advisory Group for the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) for three years.

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I look forward to connecting with you!

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