Teamet

Dr Alyson Bessell, Researcher, University of Bristol

Hi I'm Aly,

I'm the main author of Face IT - the adult version of YP Face IT.

I currently work as a researcher in the fields of cleft lip and palate and head & neck cancer.

Qualifications

• PhD (Facing up to a visible difference: The design and evaluation of a new computer-based psychosocial intervention), UWE, Bristol.
• MSc Psychological Research Methods, Exeter University.
• Diploma in Counselling, Institute for Natural Healing.
• Member, British Psychological Society.
• BSc (Hons) Psychology (First Class Honours), University of Southampton.

Claire Hamlet, Researcher, Centre for Appearance Research

Hi I'm Claire,

I will be helping to conduct trials of YP Face IT to see how well it helps young people.

Qualifications

• MSc Health Psychology (Merit), University of the West of England.
• BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sociology (2:1), University of Liverpool.
• Member, British Psychological Society.

Dr Heidi Williamson, Researcher, Centre for Appearance Research

Hi I’m Heidi,

I’m in charge of the design and testing of YP Face IT and I have a particular interest in working with young people with a visible difference to find out what support they would like.

Qualifications

• Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology, University of the West of England, Bristol.
• MSc Health Psychology (Distinction), University of the West of England, Bristol.
• BSc (1st Class Hons) Psychology & Health Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol.
• Registered Nurse, Dorset School of Nursing.
• Member of the British Psychological Society.

Dr Julia Cadogan, University Hospitals Bristol, NHS Foundation Trust

Hi I’m Julia Cadogan,

my role as a clinical psychologist at Frenchay Hospital includes supporting children, young people and their families who are affected by appearance changing conditions, particularly burns and cleft lip and/or palate. I am very involved in looking at ways of helping people to feel more confident when dealing with social situations and to feel prepared for any treatment they may have to undergo. I have many years experience and aim to continue my work as a clinician and researcher. I have been helping the team at the Centre of Appearance Research with the YP Face IT programme which I think will be of great help to many young people.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Exeter University.
• Chartered Clinical Psychologist (BPS).
• M.Phil. University of Edinburgh.
• B.Sc. University of Newcastle.

Dr Alex Clarke, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Royal Free Hospital, London

Hi I’m Alex,

I work in a hospital and have many years experience of helping people with visible differences and disfiguring injuries, particularly those affecting the face. I have used my experience with real people to help the team design YP Face IT.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology, City University, London.
• MSc in Clinical Psychology (Distinction), University of Surrey.
• BSc in Psychology (1st Class Honours), University College London.
• State Registered Nurse (SRN), St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London.

Professor Diana Harcourt, Co-Director of Centre For Appearance Research, University of the West of England, Bristol.

Hi I’m Di,

Nicky and I are in charge of CAR and our role is to make sure the team has everything they need to help you. My research focuses on the psychological affect of having a visible difference, and in particular the effects of cancer and treatment on appearance.

Qualifications

• Registered Health Psychologist, Health Professions Council
• PG Certificate Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, UWE, Bristol
• Chartered Psychologist, British Psychological Society
• PhD: The Psychosocial Implications of Recent Changes to the Provision of Care for Women with Breast Cancer, UWE, Bristol
• MSc Psychological Research Methods, Exeter University
• BSc (1st class Hons) Psychology & Health Science, UWE, Bristol
• BSc (1st Class Hons) Psychology - University of Plymouth

Professor Nichola Rumsey, Co-Director of Centre For Appearance Research, University of the West of England, Bristol.

Hi I’m Nicky,

Di and I are in charge of CAR and our role is to make sure the team has everything they need to help you. I have spent many years conducting research in the field of visible difference and identifying what support is needed.

Qualifications

• Chartered Health Psychologist, British Psychological Society
• Elected member, Institute of Learning & Teaching
• Practitioner member, Division of Counselling Psychology BPS
• MSc (Distinction) Health Psychology, University of London
• Chartered Psychologist, British Psychological Society
• Fellow, British Psychological Society
• Winston Churchill Memorial Fellow
• Diploma in Counselling Skills
• PhD Psychology, North East London Polytechnic
• BA (Hons) Psychology, University of Exeter