Michael Doak

Biography

I gained my degree in human psychology at Loughborough University and a degree in Occupational Therapy at Christ Church College Canterbury. I then worked as an Occupational Therapist in Cumbria, mainly in Mental Health and Management.

A move to lecturing happened in 2005, initially with St Martin's College and then University of Cumbria.

I studied for an MA in Academic Practice whilst working at University of Cumbria, gaining this in 2014.

I have an interest in Mental Health - Psycholgical therapies including Solution Focussed Brief Therapy, management, horticulture and life satisfaction.

Qualifications and memberships

• BSc (Hons) Human Psychology
• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
• PGCTLHE
• MA in Academic Practice

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists -Member of the Mental Health Specialist Section.
• Registered with the HCPC
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Academic and research interests

• Life Satisfaction
• Horticulture

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