SANDRA CAMERON - ASSOCIATE

Sandra is an experienced social researcher with a background in clinical psychology and psychotherapy. Sandra draws on her experience in academia and as a practitioner to develop meaningful insights for clients.

Sandra has worked as a research psychologist and research consultant on for organisations including the West Yorkshire Police, the University of Leeds, and York City Council. Projects delivered include those concerned with the factors affecting uptake of free school meals; older adult perspectives on the physical changes associated with ageing; the housing needs of people with long-term mental health problems; police-social worker child interviewing techniques; and the psychological underpinnings of pre-menstrual tension.

Sandra has also taught qualitative and quantitative research methods at the University of Leeds and Leeds Metropolitan University.

After qualifying as a clinical psychologist in 1991, Sandra worked as a psychotherapist in adult mental health, both privately and in the NHS. She practiced for ten years as an expert witness, assessing clients and providing evidence to the courts, in the field of mental health and trauma.

Sandra holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Leeds, a Master of Science degree in Social Research Methodology from Strathclyde University and a Master of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Glasgow.