Anna Robinson

Anna Robinson is a Senior Lecturer in Autism and Neurodiversity at the Strathclyde Institute of Education, University of Strathclyde. She specializes in emotion-focused therapy, trauma healing, and compassionate practice, with a focus on autistic and neurodivergent populations. Her work bridges education, psychology, and clinical practice, emphasizing emotional well-being and non-verbal expression methods.

**Research & Projects**: She leads interdisciplinary projects such as 'Exploring Emotion-Focused Therapy for Autistic Process' (ESRC-funded) and 'Creating Autistic Trauma Stories' (John & Lorna Wing Foundation). Her TLC Network explores trauma through lived experience and compassion-focused practice. Current roles include Director of Postgraduate Research (Progression) and leading neurodiversity-affirming initiatives within the university.

**Teaching & Supervision**: Academic lead for the new PgCert Neuro-Affirmative Creative-Relational Inquiry program. Supervises PhD/EdD students in Applied Autism Research, Counseling, and Psychology. Current supervision topics include parental trauma, empathy blocks in therapy, and autistic identity exploration.

**Awards & Memberships**: Recipient of the Outstanding Research Award (BACP, 2017) and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (2021). Active in professional roles, including External Examiner at NUI Galway (Clinical Psychology) and editorial board member for the Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders.

**Key Contributions**: Authored 'The Autism Toolbox' for Scottish schools, co-designed the first autism school in Scotland (New Struan School), and pioneered neurodiversity-affirming counseling practices. Her work aligns with UN SDGs for health equity and inclusive education.