Rachel Liebert

Dr. Rachel Liebert is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of East London. Her work centers on critical examinations of psychology through decolonial, feminist, and social justice frameworks. She collaborates extensively with interdisciplinary scholars on topics ranging from indigenous epistemologies to institutional critiques of mental health systems.

Research Focus

Her scholarship interrogates:

• Decolonization of psychological praxis and epistemology
• Intersections of power, security, and mental health systems
• Creative methodologies including experimental writing and arts-based research
• Critical analyses of subjectivity, affect, and embodiment
• Psychedelic therapy's social and collective dimensions

Publication Trends

Recent works (2021-2025) demonstrate:

• Sustained focus on decolonial psychology and epistemic justice
• Increasing engagement with indigenous knowledge systems and creative methodologies
• Interdisciplinary bridges between critical psychology, sociology, and security studies
• Exploration of liminal spaces in institutional and therapeutic contexts