Ingrid Bacon

Dr. Ingrid Bacon serves as Associate Professor in Healthcare Research and Practice at the School of Life and Health Sciences, Centre for Integrated Research in Life and Health Sciences. A Chartered Psychologist and Mental Health Occupational Therapist, she brings over 25 years of clinical experience across UK, West Africa, and Brazilian mental health settings.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD from Brunel University London
• MSc in Psychology from Kingston University
• MSc in Health Studies from Exeter University

Dr. Bacon's research integrates psychological and occupational therapy frameworks, specializing in evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Her work emphasizes holistic approaches to mental health treatment through Schema Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

She actively supervises PhD/MSc students, secures research funding, and serves as journal reviewer for International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Mental Health Review Journal, and Scandinavian Journal of Psychology.

As core faculty within the Centre for Integrated Research in Life and Health Sciences, she collaborates with interdisciplinary health science teams while maintaining visiting lecturer status at University of São Paulo.