Ms Josie Sensier
School of Health & Society
Current positions
Lecturer Cog Behavioural Psychotherapy
Biography
A Lecturer on University of Salford's Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies MSc and PgDip.
Prior to this role, gained experience in a variety of clinical leadership positions both within Manchester's busy IAPT services, and within Early Intervention Team, for individuals suffering with psychosis.
As well as an Accredited CBT Psychotherapist, a qualified Mindfulness teacher following a years study with Mind in Salford. Continuing to provide both Mindfulness and CBT psychotherapy with a thriving private practice.
Open to supporting research in the areas of mental health, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBT) and in particular how to increase access to therapy for marginalised populations. Current research interest in improving access of trauma psychotherapy for the local sex worker population.
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4990-2285
Areas of Research
I am interested in adding to Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy research outputs, particularly in Narrative Exposure Therapy and the impact of the intervention on mental health and crime reporting.
Specifically, I am interested in working with the sex worker population in Manchester.
Areas of Supervision
Understanding the success of Narrative Exposure trauma therapy in improving recovery from PTSD and rates of crime reporting, from the sex worker community in Manchester
Currently teaching on University of Salford's Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy PgDip and Msc courses.
Qualifications
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Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies
2021 - 2023 -
Psychology Conversion MSc
2019 - 2020 -
Politics BA
2012 - 2015