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Janet Beale serves as a Senior Lecturer in Criminology specializing in Mental Health and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) at Canterbury Christ Church University's School of Law, Policing and Social Sciences. She joined the institution full-time in 2023 after eight years as a sessional lecturer for the Forensic Investigation Programme and BACCM Programme in Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring.
Her academic credentials include a PG Cert, PG Dip, and MSc in Therapeutic Counselling from Greenwich University, complemented by a Diploma in Supervision and PGCE. Prior professional experience encompasses 24+ years as an MBACP-accredited Therapeutic Counsellor and Psychological Practitioner across NHS, PCT, private, and voluntary sectors.
Research interests focus on the intersection of criminology and mental health, particularly VAWG dynamics and therapeutic interventions for victims/perpetrators of violence. Her work integrates clinical practice with academic scholarship through roles such as Chair of Trustees for The Counselling Plus Community, which partners with Sussex Partnership to address sexual abuse in East Sussex.
Professional contributions include initiating the IAPT Programme in East Kent and Coastal NHS Trust, alongside experience as a Mediator, Critical Incident DeBriefer, and Mental Health Act Manager:
- Chair of Trustees: The Counselling Plus Community (collaborating with Sussex Partnership)
- Programme Developer: IAPT Programme for East Kent and Coastal NHS Trust
- Clinical Roles: Mediator, Critical Incident DeBriefer, Mental Health Act Manager
No specific student advising relationships or research grants are documented in available sources.
