Psychology staff
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Professor Michael Brookes OBE
Professor, MSc Forensic Psychology
Professor Michael Brookes was formerly Director of Therapeutic Communities at HMP Grendon where for eleven years he was the clinical lead within this accredited therapeutic community prison.
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Emma Buckley
Lecturer
Emma is a children and young people’s integrative therapist, with experience in both schools and NHS Talking Therapies pathways. She has a particular interest in creative interventions within therapy for young people. Emma facilitates student placements as a placement coordinator on the MSc Counselling (Children and Young...
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Prianca Budon
Deputy Course Lead MSci Psychology and Counselling
Dr Prianca Budon is a BPS chartered, HCPC and BACP registered Counselling Psychologist. She currently works therapeutically with individuals in her private practice and supports with leading on the professional training programme, MSci Psychology and Counselling. Prianca is passionate about teaching psychology at all...
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Dr Pelham Carter
Associate Professor in Psychology
Pelham was drawn to Psychology initially by his interest in animal behavior, then followed maze experiments and finally using virtual environments to explore human behavior.
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Grace Chapman
Lecturer in Counselling
Grace began her career by training in Psychology with Counselling and worked in CAMHS in-patient services, supporting children and young people with a wide range of complex mental health needs. Grace then trained as a Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and has worked with adults in charity, NHS, and private...
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Stephanie Chua
Lecturer in Psychology
Stephanie Chua came to the UK as an international student from Malaysia in 2014. The topic of culture has always intrigued Stephanie as she was raised in a multicultural society.
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Dr Kathrina Connabeer
Lecturer in Psychology, MSc Health Psychology Course Director
Dr Kathrina Connabeer teaches on a number of modules on the BSc Psychology and MSc Health psychology course at BCU. She thoroughly enjoys interacting with students through using real life case studies, practical examples and more generally chooses a hands-on approach to her teaching.
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Dr Aaisha Connor
Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Dr Aaisha Connor (nee Farooqi) is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology, with an interest in mental health and well-being. She completed her industrial-based PhD at the University of Nottingham, and now enjoys working in academia. She is currently the Deputy Course Lead for the Psychology with Foundation Year course.
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Dr Amy Cook
Associate Professor in Psychology
Dr Amy Cook's research interest is closely aligned to teaching and practice and is focused on the student experience including learning and wellbeing.
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Dr Josephine Cornell
Lecturer
Dr Josephine Cornell is a Lecturer in Psychology. Before arriving at BCU in January 2022, she worked in South Africa. Josephine completed her PhD in social psychology at the University of Cape Town in 2021.