I have just submitted my doctoral thesis with the Centre for Catholic Studies at Durham University in constructive theology with a specialist interest in psychology. My doctoral work involves a critical reflection on Pope John Paul II's theological anthropology on self-giving as human flourishing using Carl Jung's psychoanalytical theory and positive psychology. The thesis explores human flourishing through the lens of wholeness. I hold a Master's degree in Philosophical Theology from the University of Nottingham, and a BSc in Psychology with Criminology from Nottingham Trent University. Before earning my BSc, I spent seven years as a Substance Misuse Practitioner for the Criminal Justice System.

My research interests are diverse and led by an overarching interest in developing integrated approaches to human flourishing. Theological specialist interests include theological anthropology, Thomistic personalism, Catholic doctrinal teaching and the mystics. From psychology, my interests include social psychology, positive psychology, and psychoanalytical theory. I am a research associate for The Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life. I live in Derby where I also teach Sankhya philosophy and human realisation on a yoga teacher’s training programme.