Sarah Corrie

Sarah Corrie is a Professor of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Counselling at the University of Suffolk’s School of Health, Sciences and Society. She is a Joint Head of the Counselling, Psychology, and Social Work division and also holds a Visiting Professor role at Middlesex University. With over 20 years in higher education, she specializes in learning and teaching for psychological professions, decision-making in complex environments, supervision, and formulation.

• BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Counselling Psychology, University of Surrey (1993)
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, South Thames (Salomons) Clinical Psychology Training Scheme (1997)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Therapy, Oxford University (2000)
• Doctorate in Psychotherapy, Metanoia and Middlesex University (2020)
• Master Coach Programme, Professional Development Foundation (2023)

Her research focuses on professional practice learning, formulation in therapy and coaching, supervision, workforce wellbeing, and decision-making. Recent work explores antifragility, inclusivity in CBT training, and formulation in coaching. She has authored 15+ articles on these topics, emphasizing evidence-based practices and realist evaluations.

Scientific Awards:

• British Psychological Society’s Achievement Award for Distinguished Contributions to Coaching Psychology (2016)
• Fellowship of the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (2017)

She has supervised numerous projects and led initiatives on student fitness to practice procedures, perinatal experiences of neurodivergent parents, and coaching’s role in mental health care. Her work bridges academia and practice through training, advocacy, and knowledge exchange.