معرفی
James Costello is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Health, Science and Society at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). His interdisciplinary career bridges psychotherapy, supervision, and scientific research, with a focus on radical relationality and its applications in organizational wellbeing. A Registered Accredited Member of the BACP and Senior Accredited Supervisor (Groups), he has over 20 years of clinical and consultative experience across private, public, and third sectors.
Education and Professional Background
- BSc(Hons) in Science
- PGDip in Counselling
- MSc in Psychotherapy
- PhD in Chemistry under Nobel Laureate Sir J. Fraser Stoddart
Research and Publications
Dr. Costello's research integrates phenomenology, philosophy of psychology, and relational approaches to workplace wellbeing. He has authored two influential books: Workplace Wellbeing – A Relational Approach (Routledge, 2020) and Philosophical Foundations of Psychotherapy: Radical Relationality (Routledge, 2024), the latter nominated for the British Psychological Society Book Award 2025.
Academic and Industry Contributions
- Recipient of over £850,000 in research funding
- Editorial board member for journals in mental health and philosophy of psychology
- Active member of the British Society for Phenomenology
Teaching and Leadership
With expertise in applied philosophy and psychotherapy, he has taught and led programs from Certificate to Doctoral level, supervised research at various academic stages, and served as an external examiner. His work spans both organizational psychology and organic chemistry, reflecting his unique interdisciplinary background.
