Biography
Simon joined the RECOLLECT 2 team at Kings in September 2024. Prior to this, he worked as an Assistant Psychologist in an All-Age Community Eating Disorder Service in Barking.
He was previously a Research Assistant on the VIP Trial at UCL, where he focused on the psychological impact of Hate Crime and CBT-informed interventions for older-aged victims of crime.
He volunteered and then worked as a Co-ordinator at Maytree, a charity that seeks to save the lives of those in acute suicidal crisis, acting as an alternative to emergency services. This experience inspired him to move from the corporate world to that of mental health.
He holds a BA in Jurisprudence from Oxford University, a MSc in Law and Accounting from the London School of Economics, and a MSc in Psychology (Conversion) from University of East London.
Research interests
- Novel interventions for mental health issues
- Trauma and discrimination
- Problematic social media usage in young people
Research
Centre for Mental Health Policy and Evaluation
The Centre for Mental Health Policy and Evaluation is a leading international centre carrying out world-class research in the areas of evaluation and implementation of mental health initiatives. The aim of the centre is to positively influence mental health policy and practice.
Research
Centre for Mental Health Policy and Evaluation
The Centre for Mental Health Policy and Evaluation is a leading international centre carrying out world-class research in the areas of evaluation and implementation of mental health initiatives. The aim of the centre is to positively influence mental health policy and practice.