Natascha Basedau

Natascha Basedau is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire's Department of Psychology, Sport and Geography, specializing in clinical psychology. She works clinically in the NHS within a Community Mental Health Team for Older People.

• Key Roles:
• Clinical Tutor and Research Supervisor on DClinPsy Programme
• Academic Tutor and Curriculum Developer
• Lead of DClinPsy LGBTQ+ Steering Group
• Co-chair of University of Hertfordshire LGBTQ+ Staff Network

Research Focus: Intersects clinical psychology with social justice themes, including ageism, dementia care, and LGBTQ+ identities. Her work emphasizes group dynamics, staff wellbeing, and systemic oppression in mental health systems.

• Notable Initiatives:
• Coordinated social justice response to UK government's 'Gender Questioning Children Guidance'
• Developed EDI training frameworks and microaggression reporting systems

Creative Output: Combines art with clinical practice through installations like Swing and Mobile, exploring mental health themes.