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Dr Jayne Finch is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Teesside University, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law. She is a core clinical tutor, module leader, and supervisor of doctoral theses in the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program. Jayne also works part-time in the NHS, holding a strategic role across the Tees Valley to enhance community mental health provision through collaboration with third-sector services.
Education:
- BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of York (2002)
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Teesside University (2007)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Sheffield Hallam University (2013)
Her research focuses on trauma-informed systems, Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), mindfulness integration, and community well-being. She explores how relational and complex trauma impacts individuals and systems, advocating for service models grounded in compassion and evidence-based practice. Her work emphasizes collaborative, community-centered approaches to mental health care.
Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in integrating CAT with mindfulness and applying it in team and organizational contexts. She contributes to both theoretical developments and practical implementations of psychological therapies, particularly in public mental health settings. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and service transformation.
Scientific Awards:
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Dr Finch is actively involved in research and supervision. She supervises doctoral theses and contributes to the development of future clinical psychologists. She has participated in research projects such as Stories of Hope, which uses digital storytelling to explore post-traumatic growth in men after suicide attempts. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration and mixed-methods evaluations to strengthen practice-based evidence in mental health services.
She is associated with NHS collaborations and academic-practice partnerships, particularly through her role in the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program, which trains future practitioners. Her engagement with third-sector organizations highlights her commitment to community-led mental health solutions.
