I am a psychologist, academic, and researcher deeply committed to applying psychological science to address legal, societal, and systemic issues. My academic and professional work is grounded in forensic, health, and social psychology. I focus on understanding and challenging gendered rape myths. These myths have implications across the criminal justice system. I aim to bridge the gap between psychological theory and applied practice. My focus is on the realms of survivor advocacy, criminal justice reform, and public understanding of complex psychological phenomena.

Educational Background

PhD in Psychology (2025), De Montfort University

Thesis: An exploratory sequential mixed-methods investigation of male rape myths in England, through forensic, health, and social psychological lenses.

MSc in Forensic Psychology (2017), University of Gloucestershire [BPS Accredited]

Dissertation: The impact of gender on the acceptance of male rape myths.
Modules: Advanced Research Methods; Professional Skills; Practitioner Psychologist; Psychology, Investigation and the Legal Process; Offenders: Causes, Assessment and Treatment; and Issues in Sexual Offending.

BSc (Hons) in Forensic Psychology (2015),University of Staffordshire [BPS Accredited]

Dissertation: Juror attitudes towards the insanity defence.
Modules (Psychology): Forensic Psychology Applications; Research Methods (I, II, III); Psychology in the Justice System; Psychology of Criminal Conduct; Cognitive Psychology; Psychopathology and Health; and Developmental Psychology.
Modules (Forensic Science): Crime Scene Investigation; Drugs of Abuse; and Practical Methods of Crime Detection.

PGCHE (In Progress), Bath Spa University

Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. (July, 2025)

Research Focus

My current research examines the construction, maintenance, and deconstruction of male rape myths within England, examining how such beliefs shape responses to victim-survivors and influence legal, institutional, and interpersonal outcomes. This work intersects with broader issues of gender, power, and stigma and reflects my broader interest in the psychological underpinnings of harm, justice, and systemic bias. I also conduct research in areas such as reproductive justice, media representations of forensic issues, cultural and racial bias within the criminal justice system, and the lived experiences of GBT+ individuals.

Broader research interest

Male and Gender based Rape Myths: construction, reinforcement, and disruption within legal, institutional, and interpersonal contexts
Secondary victimisation and bystander interventions
Reproductive coercion and reproductive justice in contemporary socio-political frameworks
Media and cultural narratives: their role in shaping public understanding of forensic psychology, policing, and crime
LGBTQ+ experiences within the criminal justice system.
Structural, cultural and interpersonal issues and their intersection with psychological and criminal justice processes
Serious and organised crime: prevention, disruption, and the psychology of group-based ideologies and actions

Research Skills

Quantitative Methods

Experimental design and analysis
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
Multiple regression
Psychometric design and evaluation
Stratified sampling
Proficient in SPSS and R
APA JARs-Quant

Qualitative Methods

Research Philosophy
Semi-structured interviews
Qualitative Methods
Thematic analysis
Critical Discourse Analysis (including Foucauldian, Faircloughian, and Frame Analysis approaches)
NVivo and manual coding techniques
APA JARs-Qual

Mixed Methods Approaches

Exploratory Sequential Designs
Exploratory Sequential Designs
Convergent Parallel Designs
Integration of data and reflexivity
Mixed Methods Systematic Literature Reviews
APA JARS–Mixed

I welcome collaborative research, consultancy opportunities, and invitations to contribute to interdisciplinary discussions that explore justice, equity, and psychological well-being through a critical and evidence-informed lens.

Understanding minds and systems — from the micro to the macro.

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