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Claudia Behnke is a Lecturer in the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics at Coventry University, where she teaches fashion-related modules with a focus on consumer behaviour, trend forecasting, and branding. Her academic work is deeply informed by extensive industry experience in fashion media and creative direction.
Her educational background includes a BSc in Psychology and Management from South Bank University, an MA in Psychosynthesis Psychology from Middlesex University, and a PgCert in Academic Practice in Higher Education from Coventry University. She also holds a Diploma in Psychotherapy from the Institute of Psychosynthesis.
Claudia's research and professional interests span the intersection of fashion, psychology, and media. She explores how psychological principles influence fashion consumption and branding, and how creative expression impacts mental well-being. Her expertise is reflected in her contributions to elite fashion publications and her writing on mental health topics.
While no peer-reviewed academic articles are listed in the provided text, her scholarship includes regular contributions to fashion journalism and mental health discourse, particularly through platforms like Vogue Ukraine and Welldoing.org, where she discusses topics such as summer depression and London's fashion scene.
She is a member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), underscoring her professional engagement in psychotherapy. Her career includes high-profile roles as Fashion Editor, Creative Director for Serbian couturier Marko Mitanovski (2009–2020), and art director for exhibitions at Sotheby's and the Cristobal Balenciaga Museum.
Claudia has not been mentioned as supervising any students or receiving formal scientific awards. There is no indication of grant funding or lab affiliations in the provided material. Her work bridges academia and creative industry, making her a unique figure in applied fashion and psychological studies.
