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Biography

Kate is a tutor in the Department of Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. She teaches on a number of units across different courses including the MSc Pathway, BSc (Hons) Psychology and BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology, and is currently supervising several research projects conducted by Forensic Psychology MSc students. 

Kate is also completing a PhD in clinical psychology, specifically the effects of indirect exposure to trauma (IET). The project is split into three studies which are investigating protective and risk factors associated with the development of intrusions [i.e., a symptom of PTSD] after IET. The project includes qualitative and quantitative research methods and will be completed by January 2024. 

“Happiness and freedom begin with one principle. Some things are within your control and some are not.”
Epictetus (55-155 AD)

Projects

- The Impact of Listening to Trauma 

Teaching

- Qualitative Methods in Psychology 

- Professional Practice Values 

- Difference and Diversity in Forensic Psychology 

Courses

Supervision

- MSc Forensic Psychology 

Research outputs

- Whittenbury, K., Kroll, L., Dubicka, B. and Bull, E.R., 2022. Exploring barriers and facilitators for mental health professionals delivering behavioural activation to young people with depression: qualitative study using the theoretical domains framework. BJPsych Open8(2), p.e38. 

-  Heyes, K., Craig, E., Gray, P., Whittenbury, K., Barclay, L. and Leigh, J., 2020. Young People and Mental Health: How do young people want mental health support to be delivered?. Youth and Policy.