About

I am a HCPC Registered and BPS Chartered Forensic Psychologist. 

Teaching responsibilities

I am an Associate Lecturer in Forensic Psychology on the Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology Practice. Within this role, I am an academic supervisor and module lead for:

• 7FP10 Forensic Case Formulation & Risk Assessment
• 7FP516 Consultancy in Forensic Psychology

Professional interests

My professional interests include evolutionary psychology in forensic settings, in particular understanding offending behaviour through the lens of 'survival' and 'safety strategies'; Compassion Focused Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Schema Therapy.

Research interests

My research interests compliment the professional interests, and extend to understanding more about how we can support staff working in forensic settings.

Membership of professional bodies

• Health and Care Professions Council - Registered Forensic Psychologist
• British Psychological Society - Chartered Forensic Psychologist
• British Psychological Society - Division of Forensic Psychology
• British Psychological Society Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Psychology
• MSc in Criminological Psychology
• BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology
• Currently completing Doctorate in Forensic Psychology with Nottingham Trent University. 

Experience in industry

I am also employed as a Senior Forensic Psychologist for HM Prison and Probation Service in the Midlands Psychology Services. I have 17 years of experience working in prisons and the community across a variety of roles. My current role is the Clinical Lead Psychologist for the Enhanced Support Service in an East Midlands prison. This service provides assessment and support to those in crisis and/or struggling to engage with the prison regime, actively self-harming or engaging in violence to others.

I am also employed by the British Psychological Society as an assessor for the Qualification in Forensic Psychology. 

I have experience in delivering lectures on intimate sexual partner violence and stalking behaviours to both undergraduate and MSc students.

Recent publications

The Risk Factors and Characteristics of Men with Intellectual Disability Convicted of Sexual Offences Experiencing Sexual Preoccupation | SpringerLink