Jessica Parkins

Jessica Parkins is a Lecturer in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions at De Montfort University, affiliated with the School of Applied Social Sciences within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. She contributes to training practitioners in evidence-based mental health interventions through her teaching on the LIPI course.

Educational Background:

• PG Cert in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, De Montfort University
• MA in Person-centered Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice, University of Nottingham
• BA Hons in English Literature with Creative Writing, University of Surrey

Her research centers on therapeutic authenticity and its relationship to hegemonic masculinity, explored during her MA dissertation, which was presented at the BACP Research Conference in Belfast in 2019 as part of a symposium. Her clinical expertise includes person-centered counseling and NHS Talking Therapies, where she worked for six years as a PWP and Senior PWP, complemented by three years of practice as a Person-Centered Counsellor.

While no publications are listed in the available text, her academic and professional focus suggests sustained engagement with psychological therapies, mental health accessibility, and experiential models of care.

Professional Experience Highlights:

• 6 years as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and Senior PWP in NHS Talking Therapies
• 3 years as Person-Centered Counsellor
• Current lecturer delivering training in low-intensity interventions

Jessica integrates clinical experience with academic instruction, supporting the development of future mental health professionals. Though no awards or student supervision details are mentioned, her work bridges practice and education in applied social sciences.