I am an Associate Professor in Health Psychology at the University of Bath. My research sits at the intersection of behavioural science, digital technology, and mental health. I develop and evaluate scalable behavioural and digital interventions to prevent and treat depression and anxiety, particularly among adolescents and young adults and those with elevated depressive symptoms.

My work integrates behavioural activation and reinforcement principles to increase engagement in meaningful, health-promoting activities. I focus on three interconnected areas: (1) physical activity and lifestyle approaches for mental health; (2) healthier engagement with digital and social media environments; and (3) brief digital behavioural interventions. Increasingly, I explore the responsible use of generative AI to enhance the personalisation, accessibility, and scalability of mental health support.

I am Co-Director of the Spotlight on Adolescent and Young Adult Mood Problems (LAMP) research group and a Co-Investigator and Work Package Lead within the £10.7m NIHR Bath Mental Health Research Group, a multidisciplinary programme addressing youth mental health across the region. I also contribute to externally funded projects supported by NIHR, ESRC, GW4, and international collaborators.

I am a Chartered Psychologist (BPS), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Pathway Lead for the ESRC SWDTP Health, Wellbeing and Society pathway, and Director of Studies for the ESRC-recognised MRes in Health, Wellbeing and Society.

I am on the editorial board for Mental Health and Physical Activity and have reviewed widely for national and international journals. 

I teach across a range of subject areas including exercise and health psychology, physical activity and mental health, behaviour change and qualitative and quantitative research methods.