About
Kate is a HCPC-registered Health Psychologist, researcher and trainer with over 10 years’ experience across NHS and academic settings, specialising in behaviour change, healthcare communication and applied psychological research.
Her research spans the psychological impact of physical health conditions, young people’s experiences of digital mental health platforms, and behaviour change within healthcare settings, with a particular focus on understanding barriers and facilitators to healthier behaviours and improved patient experiences. She currently leads a research project at the University of the West of England (UWE) exploring behavioural and contextual influences on hand hygiene. Her work includes research design, qualitative data collection and analysis, write-up and dissemination, with a focus on translating findings into practical, evidence-based recommendations. She has presented research at conferences and professional events and is also an Associate Lecturer at UWE.
Alongside her research, Kate delivers behaviour change and healthcare communication training to healthcare professionals, multidisciplinary teams and postgraduate students. Internationally, she has led projects in Uganda and Zimbabwe focused on infection prevention, antimicrobial resistance and healthcare communication.
Her clinical work includes psychological assessment and intervention within physical healthcare, supporting patients with anxiety, adjustment, health-related distress and confidence around medical and surgical treatment. Kate is passionate about bridging research, clinical practice and behavioural science to improve psychological care, communication, patient experience and healthcare outcomes.
