Phoebe Gray

Phoebe Gray is a PhD researcher in Psychology at the University of Sussex and serves as a Doctoral Tutor in the School of Psychology. Her research focuses on promoting positive body image in personal training settings, supervised by Dr. Megan Hurst and Professor Thomas Ormerod. She holds an MSc from the University of Chichester (2019–2021) and a BSc from the University of Sussex (2015–2018).

• Education:
• MSc, University of Chichester, 2019–2021
• BSc, University of Sussex, 2015–2018

Her research interests encompass body image, exercise psychology, and the fitness industry’s impact on mental health. Recent work includes studies on women’s body image experiences in personal training and the role of personal trainers in fostering body appreciation.

Teaching:

• Cognition in Clinical Contexts (UG Y1, 2022)
• Psychology of Childhood (UG Y1, 2023)
• Psychology as a Science (UG Y1, 2023–2024)
• Social Psychology (UG Y2, 2024–2025)