Lynne Gabriel

Professor Lynne Gabriel is a Professor of Counselling and Mental Health at York St John University, where she also serves as the Founder and Director of the York St John Communities Centre. Her work bridges academic research, clinical practice, and community engagement, with a focus on mental health, ethical counselling practices, and addressing societal challenges like domestic violence and youth aggression.

She holds an OBE for contributions to mental health and education and is a Fellow of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her leadership roles include co-chairing York’s Mental Health Partnership Board and chairing BACP’s Ethics Committee. Her research emphasizes ethical decision-making in counselling, pluralistic therapy approaches, and innovative service delivery models.

• Education Background: Late entrant to academia, first in her family to attend university.
• Professional Activities: National and international contributions to counselling ethics, leadership in academic and clinical consortia, and advocacy for mental health policy.
• Research Interests: Ethical practice, domestic violence interventions, youth mental health, and telehealth innovations.

Professor Gabriel’s work integrates clinical training, community service, and academic rigor, exemplified by the Communities Centre’s dual role as a placement hub and research site. Her contributions have shaped both local mental health systems and national policy frameworks.