Research that bridges science and society

My research focuses on how health psychology and behavioural science can improve health and social care.

I work on topics including stigma, illness experiences, domestic abuse, and public health interventions, always with the goal of making research useful beyond academia.

I believe research should be collaborative, practical, and driven by the real challenges people face.

I’m especially passionate about research that doesn’t just sit on a page, but sparks change in health systems and communities.

Ultimately, my research is about striving to improve lives, making health and social care more effective, compassionate, and accessible.

CORE THEMES

  • Health Inequalities & Stigma

    How stigma and discrimination shape people’s access to healthcare and wellbeing.

  • Illness Experiences

    Understanding how people make sense of illness and how those experiences can guide better services.

  • Domestic Abuse & Pathways to Recovery

    Research on how survivors can be supported into education, work, and community life.

  • Public Health & Behaviour Change

    Designing and evaluating interventions that support healthier choices and reduce health risks.

  • Health and Social Care

    Exploring how policy, services, and social factors affect health across the life course.

"Research is formalised curiosity.”

- Zora Neale Hurston