Holly Chinnery

Holly Chinnery is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at St Mary's University. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Plymouth, an MSc in Foundations of Clinical Psychology, and a PhD in Psychology from Bournemouth University. Her research focuses on perinatal mental health, shared parental leave, and the psychological impact of long-term conditions in underrepresented groups. She previously conducted research at City, University of London on newborn screening communication strategies (ReSPoND project). Her expertise includes qualitative methodologies emphasizing person-centered experiences with clinical implications.

• Education: BSc Psychology (Plymouth), Postgraduate Certificate in Therapies (Reading), MSc Clinical Psychology (Bournemouth), PhD Psychology (Bournemouth)

Research interests span newborn screening protocols, mental health in marginalized populations, and interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare communication. Her work bridges psychological theory with practical clinical applications, particularly in pediatric and neonatal contexts. No notable grants or awards are listed here.