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Teaching interests
Systemic Therapy, Inclusivity and power, Qualitative Research, Leadership
Research interests
Inclusion, Whiteness, Gender and Sexual Minorities, Intersectionality, Assessing student competence, Systemic Therapy, Anti-racism, Climate Crisis, Qualitative Research Methods
Education/Academic qualification
Business, Master of Business Administration, The Open University
30 Sept 0001
Award Date: 1 Oct 2025
Systemic Therapy, Master in Science, University of Hertfordshire
29 Feb 2004 → 28 Feb 2006
Award Date: 28 Feb 2006
Doctor of Clinical Psychology, The Personal and Professional Integration of Lesbian and Gay Clinical Psychology Trainees, University of East London
1 Sept 2000 → 1 Sept 2003
Award Date: 1 Jan 2003
Psychology (Hons), Bachelor of Science, Health care professionals view of client self-harm, University of Plymouth
1 Sept 1991 → 1 Sept 1995
Award Date: 1 Jan 1994
MBA, Master of Business Administration, Open University
1 Apr 2022 → 24 Sept 2025
Systemic Supervision, University of Exeter
1 Sept 2016 → 1 Sept 2017
External positions
EDI Expert Panel Member, Health and Care Professions Council
2 Jan 2025 → 30 Jul 2025
Co-Chair of Group of Trainers in Clinical Psychology, British Psychological Society
5 Dec 2024 → …
External Examiner, Cardiff University
1 Sept 2023 → …
Adjunct Associate Professor, Sunway University
1 Sept 2023 → …
External Examiner, University College London
1 Sept 2022 → 1 Sept 2025
External Examiner, University of Essex
1 Sept 2020 → 1 Sept 2023
External Examiner, University of Leicester
1 Sept 2020 → 1 Sept 2024
External Examiner: DClinPsy, University of Hertfordshire
1 Aug 2017 → 1 Sept 2020
External Examiner: MSc Psychological Therapies, Systemic Strand, University of Exeter
Sept 2014 → Sept 2017
Keywords
- Leadership
- Management Education
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Psychology
- Family Therapy
- Training
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Projects
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Producing an engaging and clear guide to decolonising curricula
MacLennan, K. (CoPI) & Butler, C. (CoPI)
18/02/25 → 31/07/25
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Decolonisation: a how to guide for teaching in humanities and social sciences
Butler, C. (PI) & MacLennan, K. (PI)
1/01/25 → 1/12/25
Project: University consultancy
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A Video on how to Decolonise Psychology Teaching
Butler, C. (PI) & MacLennan, K. (PI)
1/12/24 → 1/06/25
Project: Other
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What makes Systemic Therapy Supervision Unique?
Butler, C. (PI)
The Association for Family Therapy
1/12/18 → 31/01/20
Project: UK charity
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Validation of the Systemic Family Practice-Session Rating Scale
Butler, C. (PI), Loades, M. (CoI) & Russell, A. (CoI)
1/03/16 → 30/11/16
Project: UK charity
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"It's almost as if I've relapsed": an interpretative phenomenological analysis of addiction therapists' experiences with supporting their clients through repeated relapse
Klein, M., Dixon, J., Butler, C. & Best, D., 31 Jan 2026, In: Journal of Drug Issues. 56, 1, p. 171-187 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Reliability and Validity of the Systemic Practice Scale
Butler, C., Constable, C., Crossley, J., Hewson, H., Joscelyne, T., O'Neill, T., Oulton, S. & Pote, H., 28 Feb 2026, In: Journal of Family Therapy. 48, 1, 10 p., e70015.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Narratives of Adults Registered Female at Birth Who Started a Medical Transition and Later Detransitioned
Lomax, J. & Butler, C., 30 Apr 2025, In: Archives of Sexual Behavior. 54, 4, p. 1671-1686 16 p., e0160066.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Time to listen: A systematic literature review of accounts of racism of clinical psychology in the UK
Baker, L. & Butler, C., 1 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Critical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy. 24, 4, p. 7-34 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An Illustrated Guide to Clinical Psychology
Young, J., Paskell, R. & Butler, C., 21 Mar 2024, London, U. K.: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.Research output: Book/Report › Book
Prizes
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Best Team in Support of Student Learning Award (nomination)
Butler, C. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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FAMILY PROCESS & JOURNAL OF FAMILY THERAPY – INCLUDED IN 24 MOST INFLUENTIAL ARTICLES ON SOCIAL JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY IN FAMILY THERAPY 1980-2019
Butler, C. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: National/international honour
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Faculty of Health & Life Sciences Chamption for Students Award (nomination)
Butler, C. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Recognising Excellent Award (nomination)
Butler, C. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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Poverty: a qualitative analysis of clinical psychologists' construction of poverty and its described influence in their interventions with cilents
Butler, C. (Examiner)
8 Jul 2008Activity: External examination and supervision › External examination
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Training on Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace
Butler, C. (Speaker)
5 Jun 2023Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop
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Understanding the lived experience of those who detransition in the United Kingdom: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
Butler, C. (Examiner)
May 2023Activity: External examination and supervision › External examination
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British Psychological Society (External organisation)
Butler, C. (Chair)
14 Dec 2024 → 12 Dec 2027Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Role on a committee, board or panel
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The Experiences of Black African and Caribbean Communities Accessing NHS Care for Long-Term Health Conditions: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis
Butler, C. (Examiner)
14 Jul 2025Activity: External examination and supervision › External examination