Rebecca Foster

Rebecca Foster serves as a Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy within the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care, focusing on the psychological dimensions of educational challenges for vulnerable student populations.

Her research centers on Counselling Psychology and Special Educational Needs (SEN), specifically examining crisis-induced disruptions like pandemic school closures. She investigates how children with SEN navigate online learning transitions through parental perspectives, integrating clinical psychotherapy approaches with educational frameworks to address mental health and accessibility gaps.

Her 2024 publication in the Irish Educational Studies exemplifies this focus, analyzing parental experiences during COVID-19 to develop strategies for future educational emergencies. This work spans Education and Psychology disciplines, emphasizing practical applications for school readjustment and SEN support systems in volatile contexts.

No details are available regarding student supervision, grant funding, or laboratory affiliations.