معرفی
Dr. Gillian Proctor is a Lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy and Programme Leader of the MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling at the University of Leeds' School of Healthcare. With 22 years of NHS clinical psychology experience, she specializes in ethics, power dynamics, and critical psychology. She established an innovative service for self-injury support, recognized with a Health Service Journal award and Secretary of State commendation. Her research focuses on reflexivity in therapy and mental health critiques.
Education:
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- MSc in Clinical Psychology
- BA (Hons) Psychology
Research Interests: Proctor explores ethical practice in therapy, power dynamics in clinical and research settings, and critiques of psychiatric diagnoses like Borderline Personality Disorder. She advocates for community and critical psychology approaches, emphasizing identity intersections of gender, sexuality, and class.
Awards:
- Health Service Journal Innovation Prize (Primary Care)
Advising & Grants: She supervises postgraduate research across institutions, focusing on power dynamics and reflexivity. No specific grants are detailed in the provided text.
