Person-centred qualitative research & facilitation.
Person centred counselling & psychotherapy.
'Pre-trial Therapy' training & resources.
Qualitative Research & Facilitation
Bringing person-centeredness to qualitative research gives more weight & value to the respondent's role in the process & brings lightness of touch.
Services offered
The full range of qualitative social & market research techniques on a freelance basis to research agencies, independent consultants & organisations involved in public participation - interviewing, moderation & facilitation. I work with other independent consultants, partner staff members or as part of an in-house/mixed team.
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Specialities
Sensitive, personal & challenging issues including : health/physical/mental, bereavement/loss, culture/religion, crime/victimisation/abuse, addictions/substance misuse, benefits/debt, etc.
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Vulnerable/hard to reach individuals including: children/youth, mental/physical health difficulties, learning disabilities, seriously/terminally ill, victims/offenders, etc.
A person-centred (PCA) approach
I believe a person-centred approach to qualitative research and facilitation is more ethical, socially responsible and beneficial to all involved - client, researcher & respondent:
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To be open & honest about the research from the outset by clarifying the aims & objectives (genuine),
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To communicate the importance & value of their contribution (unconditional positive regard),
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To enable respondents to make fully informed choices about what they choose to disclose (accepting),
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To be non-judgemental & respond appropriately (congruent) to what respondents share & be sensitive to their needs (empathy),
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To support respondents through the research process, & to signpost, if and when necessary to relevant information, advice or support services.
'It brings lightness of touch.'
Examples of some past projects
Crime/victimisation:
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Intervention evaluations of offending drug users at high risk of death (HO/OHID/MHCCG/DWP/MOJ)
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Criminal court experiences of victims/witnesses with mental health problems, learning disabilities & mental capacity issues (MOJ)​
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Family/community:
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Integrating marginalised communities (MHCLG)
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Supporting separated/separating parents (DWP)
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Inspiring 11-14 year olds in deprived communities (BCLG)
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Health/social:
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Young carers & the impact on their education (DfE)
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End of life care & doctor assisted dying (BMA)
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Children's & young people's voices (Covid Inquiry)
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