معرفی
Dr. Phil Eva serves as a Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Salford's School of Health & Society, where he has been employed since 2016. He currently acts as Admissions Tutor for the BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy: Professional Practice program and Module Leader for the Dissertation module in the MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy: Professional Training program, having previously served as Programme Leader for the BSc program (2017-2020).
His educational background includes:
- BSc (Hons) Combined Studies (History and Literature) from the University of Manchester (1984-1987)
- PhD in History from the University of Manchester (1991-1996), researching 'Singing to Themselves: Popular Song and Social Identity in the Victorian City'
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from Abertay University (2006-2007)
Dr. Eva's research examines critical intersections of therapy and lived experience through three focal areas: counselling for long term health conditions, pluralistic integration of therapeutic approaches, and emotional challenges in academic environments. His work emphasizes practical applications within healthcare and educational systems, informed by both clinical practice and historical scholarship.
Professional recognition includes:
- Accredited Membership in the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (2012)
As a dedicated supervisor, Dr. Eva has guided over 20 MSc students through dissertation completion while facilitating the Graduate Research Conference in Counselling & Psychotherapy. His clinical background spans 10+ years across university counseling services, employee assistance programs, and voluntary sector organizations, ensuring his teaching maintains strong real-world relevance. He contributes to the university's research ecosystem through affiliation with the Centre for Applied Health Research.
