Doctoral Trainee Psychologist
MSc, GMBPsS
Trainee Counselling Psychologist and doctoral researcher with clinical experience working with a wide spectrum of psychological difficulties of varying severity. My current research explores how decision-making and evidence-based interventions can improve outcomes in chronic respiratory illness.
Applied Research · Health Systems · Evidence-Based Practice · Writing
Doctoral
University of Roehampton
PsychD in Counselling Psychology
Postgraduate
University of Cambridge
PGCert in Clinical Research, Education and Leadership
University College London (UCL)
PGCert in Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions
King's College London
PGDip in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health
Durham University
MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Undergraduate
Royal Holloway, University of London
BSc Psychology (Hons)
London, United Kingdom
Provided psychological support for individuals with chronic illness and acquired disability. Addressed adjustment, identity and grief-related challenges using psychodynamic approaches.
London, United Kingdom
Delivered psychodynamic therapy for children and adolescents presenting with emotional dysregulation, anxiety and relational difficulties. Explored developmental and attachment-based factors influencing behaviour and mental health.
London, United Kingdom
Provided psychological therapy within a person-centred framework for depression, anxiety, trauma and relational difficulties. Conducted comprehensive psychological assessments and treatment planning.
West London NHS Trust & Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Delivered CBT interventions across individual, group and online sessions. Treated patients presenting with GAD, OCD, panic disorder, phobias, depression and insomnia. Conducted risk assessment and management, clinical formulation and treatment planning.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Provided comprehensive mental healthcare in an urgent psychiatric admission unit for men. Contributed to care planning and managing documentation for high-risk patients with complex mental health needs.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Delivered therapeutic interventions to children and adolescents with complex mental health presentations across two medium-secure psychiatric units, providing individualised support and monitoring mental wellbeing.
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London
Offered academic supervision to assigned student groups through one-on-one meetings and weekly drop-in sessions. Coordinated with senior teaching fellows by reporting on supervised students' academic progress and strategies for improving student experience.
Select publications and writing.
Chepurina, M. From Darkness to Clarity. The Psychologist, British Psychological Society. bps.org.uk/psychologist/darkness-clarity
I welcome enquiries regarding research collaborations, media opportunities, or private therapy sessions.