After finishing my undergraduate degree, I pursued my interest in working within the criminal justice sector. During my employment I was able to complete my MSc Forensic Psychology part-time, and worked towards achieving the status of being a Chartered Forensic Psychologist with the BPS. I am also registered with the HCPC.
Over the twenty years I have worked in the field of forensic psychology, I have broadened my risk assessment experience, working with those who have committed a range of offending behaviour. I have also aided offenders develop their insight into their behaviour, and aimed to reduce their risk of offending through involvement in offending-behaviour programmes. I also enjoy working with staff via training and consultancy to help them in managing offenders with complex presentations.
This is a role I am continuing with, following taking up the position of course director of the MSc Forensic & Investigative Psychology, which I commenced in September 2022. This enables me to continue my professional development and share my experiences with the students who attend the course. I feel this enriches the learning journey and enables students to develop their real-life understanding of applied psychology in the forensic field.
I am also on the BPS Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors, and therefore supervise trainee forensic psychologists in their second stage of working towards qualified status. Therefore, within both my roles, I am able to enjoy aiding the learning and development of individuals in the field of forensic psychology.