Tanya Carpenter

Tanya Carpenter is a Lecturer in Counselling Psychology at the University of Worcester's School of Health and Wellbeing. She holds dual registration as an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist and BPS Chartered Psychologist, with 13 years of clinical and managerial experience across NHS, private practice, and university settings. Her expertise spans Psychodynamic approaches, attachment theory, mindfulness, and clinical supervision.

Education includes a BSc in Psychology and a DPsych in Counselling Psychology from City University London, focusing on 'evolution and human connection.' Her teaching spans undergraduate and Master's levels, emphasizing clinical skills, therapeutic practice, and qualitative research methods. She also supervises psychology research projects.

Research interests encompass mindfulness-based interventions, sustainability in mental health, wellbeing promotion, and psychodynamic theory applications. Notably, she led mindfulness groups for five years and publishes in related areas. Professional accolades include BPS Registered Supervisor status and Associate Fellow of the BPS.

Tanya's clinical background includes roles at the Priory Hospital North London and university counselling services, combining therapeutic practice with academic leadership. Her work integrates evolutionary perspectives with contemporary psychological frameworks to address relational dynamics and human connection.