Workshops and Speaking

• I’m an experienced lecturer and speaker

• I regularly give talks about the books which I have written, to non-academic audiences, e.g. British Science Festival, Aye Write in Glasgow, Shute Festival in Devon and The Compassion Salon online.

• Academically, I’ve lectured on clinical psychology and/or science communication for UCL, King’s College London, Royal Holloway, UEL and Bristol, and I convened am MSc module on child development for five years at the Anna Freud Centre.

• I’ve been a panellist and discussant at various events, e.g the International Conference for Science Journalists (pictured above) and an after-play discussion at The Southwark Playhouse with Claudia Hammond.

• I was part of the Talent Factory communication and performance development programme, 2021 which is all about making science accessible, and included training and experience in science comedy.

Example talks

• Looking After Ourselves and Each Other - workshop for healthcare professionals

• Introduction to Science Communication.

• Working Therapeutically With Self Harm.

• Who Am I? Adolescent Identity Development.

• What is mental health? One hour session for primary school children in Y5-6 (based on my book).

• Blueprint (1 hour session based on my book for adults about childhood)

• How I wrote A Year To Change Your Mind on maternity leave