Cathy Atkinson

Cathy Atkinson is a Reader in Education & Child Psychology at the Manchester Institute of Education, where she serves as Curriculum Director for the Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology Programme. She is an HCPC registered educational psychologist with expertise in therapeutic interventions, student assessment, and adolescent mental health.

• Doctorate in Educational Psychology, The University of Manchester (2005)

Her research focuses on Motivational Interviewing, Human Givens Therapy, and Mental Health in Schools, with a strong emphasis on adolescent literacy, therapeutic interventions, and child rights to play. Recent publications highlight trends in school-based mental health strategies, cannabis use among students, and supervision frameworks for trainees.

The articles reflect her engagement with educational psychology and substance abuse in youth, employing methodologies like systematic reviews and thematic analysis. Key subfields include adolescent substance use, empathy in education, and policy development for alternative provisions.

As an advisor, she has supervised 53 works, though specific student names are not listed here. Her media contributions since 2018 emphasize student wellbeing and mental health strategies in schools.