Research interests

I am a Senior Lecturer in Psychology (Health) and Chartered Health Psychologist in the department of Psychology hosted by the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law. My research involves the development, implementation and evaluation of complex interventions targeting a range of health/lifestyle behaviours, particularly weight loss (exploring physical activity and diet). I am interested in the use of technology (eHealth/mHealth) within behaviour change interventions. My work focuses on translational research investigating how research is implemented in practice. This has involved service evaluations identifying potential service improvements. I have worked with a range of stakeholders and disciplines (e.g., NHS professionals, patients, local authority, Public Health England, charities, web developers).

Qualifications

PhD, Newcastle University
Stage 2 Qualification in Health Psychology, British Psychological Society
MSc Health Psychology, Teesside University
BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology, Liverpool John Moore’s University

Professional Registration

Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol), British Psychological Society

Full member British Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology
Practitioner Health Psychologist, Health & Care Professions Council

Masters Supervision - completed

Agatha Pangestuti, Healthcare professionals perspective on maximizing the referral and recruitment pathway into the NHS DPP: qualitative study, 2016-2017, MSc Public Health – Lead supervisor, Newcastle University.

Mariah Pondexter, Experience of people of African and Afro-Caribbean descent whilst engaging in a lifestyle intervention to prevent type 2 diabetes: a qualitative study, 2016-2017, MSc Public Health (Distinction) - Co-supervisor, Newcastle University.