Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy
Traumatic experiences, prolonged suffering and developmental or existential crises can have a lasting impact on our psychological and physical health. This distress may present itself in many ways for…
Dr Leanne Rimmer
Senior Lecturer
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My profile
Biography
Academic and professional qualifications
Staffordshire University:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (PgDip)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education (PgCHPE)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods
Manchester Metropolitan University
- Masters in Higher Education (MA)
University of Liverpool:
- Psychology BSc (Hons)
External examiner roles
Current: BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling - Arden University
Previously completed tenure (5 years): Counselling and Psychology in Community Settings BA (Hons) - Bradford College (in partnership with Teeside University)
Community, charity and NGO links
During lockdown I volunteered for a Counselling service in a GP Practice (NHS).
Prizes and awards
‘Teacher of the Year 2018’ - May 2018, Manchester Metropolitan University Teaching Awards
Other distinctions
Shortlisted candidate:
- ‘Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Teaching and Learning’ - May 2021, Manchester Metropolitan University Teaching Awards
- ‘Outstanding Teaching for Employability’ - June 2020, Manchester Metropolitan University Teaching Awards
- ‘Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Teaching and Learning’ - June 2020, Manchester Metropolitan University Teaching Awards
Nomination:
- ‘Positive Role Model Award’ - April 2021, National Diversity Awards
Membership of professional associations
Chartered Psychologist and member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Division of Coaching Psychology member
- Community Psychology Section member
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Registered Member of the British Association of Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Teaching
Undergraduate teaching
BSc (Hons) Psychology and BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Introduction to Therapeutic Skills
- Counselling and Psychotherapy Skills
- Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice
- Preparing for your Dissertation
- Dissertation
Postgraduate teaching
MSc Psychology (Conversion)
- Coaching Psychology
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences
Subject areas
Psychology
Psychology (Conversion)
Explore the history of modern psychology, the development of social identity, and the workings of the human brain. Develop a critical understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods and…
Supervision
Current/in progress
- Supervision of PhD and Professional Doctorate students
Completed
- Supervision of PhD as Principal Supervisor
- Supervision of PhD as First Supervisor
- Many PGT dissertation projects (e.g. MSc Psychology [research] and MSc Forensic Psychology)
Research outputs
I have a range of research interests including community psychology, coaching and performance in applied settings, housing and homelessness, mental health and wellbeing, counselling and psychotherapy, ecopsychology, and equality and diversity. My PhD concerned the role of housing and related services in mental health.
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Chapters in books
Fisher, J., Lawthom, R., Rimmer, L., Stevenson, A. (2022) 'Linking Space, Place, and Relational Well-being in Co-productive Ways.' The Palgrave Handbook of Innovative Community and Clinical Psychologies. pp. 545-557.