Research
Research on Neurodiversity, Wellbeing and Counselling (RNWC)
This is a cross-disciplinary research group based at York St John University.
Research on Neurodiversity, Wellbeing and Counselling (RNWC) combines expertise in knowledge, research and practice related to building more enabling psychological environments in a number of contexts.
Areas of interest include:
- Absorption and flow experienced in neurodivergent populations
- Future thinking and mental wellbeing
- Therapeutic relationships
- Understanding the lived experience of marginalised groups
- Understanding traumatic events
- Identity, stigma, and mindfulness
We have regular monthly meetings where we discuss and present our research. Our network includes a number of external organisations and also links in with the Psychology@York St John seminar series.
Group members
Brett Heasman
Senior Lecturer
Lorna Hamilton
Associate Professor and Associate Head of School: Psychology
Stephanie Petty
Senior Lecturer
Sue Mesa
Senior Lecturer
Scott Cole
Senior Lecturer
Divine Charura
Professor of Counselling Psychology
Jenny Shevchenko
Lecturer
Cristiana Duarte
Lecturer
Melanie Douglass
Senior Lecturer
Lewis McQueen
PhD student
Michele Deakin
PhD student
Jess Duffy
PhD student
Kathryn Lewis
PhD student