DR CHARLOTTE RUSSELL – CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND FOUNDER
I’m Dr Charlotte Russell, a Clinical Psychologist and the founder and editor of the Travel Psychologist blog.
In my ‘day job’ as a Psychologist, I run my own private practice. Outside of work I have always loved travel, and it has always been an important way to cope with and step back from my clinical role.
Although I’ve travelled far and wide, Greece holds a special place in my heart; a country I’ve returned to time and again over the past 20 years. I find spending time in Greece to be deeply restorative, and it’s where I feel most able to connect with myself.
When I first launched The Travel Psychologist in 2021, it was a space to share evidence-based insights on how travel supports emotional well-being. But the blog evolved and so did my writing. I began weaving my own experiences into my articles, blending psychological expertise with storytelling that felt honest and human. This became the work I most enjoyed, and had the biggest impact for our readers.
Today, The Travel Psychologist is a space to explore how travel can help us heal, reimagine, and rediscover ourselves. I love sharing my insights with you, so welcome to our website.
As well as writing for the website I provide expert commentary for media outlets and love being asked interesting questions related to travel and well-being. If you’re a journalist or brand and you’re interested in collaborating, find out more on my work with me page.
Dr Charlotte Russell
DR NICOLA CANN – REGULAR CONTRIBUTOR
Hi, I’m Dr Nicola Cann, a sleep psychologist who trained in the UK and worked in London for a number of years before taking my practice overseas. Having lived in multiple countries growing up I have always loved to travel and am interested in how travel can provide opportunities for personal growth.
My role as a psychologist has allowed me to combine my passions for psychology and travel, previously living and working in the UK, New Zealand and Singapore. As a sleep psychologist I work with adults and families, businesses and organisations, providing advice and running workshops. I work almost entirely online, which gives me the freedom to travel full time while I work with clients all over the world.
Being on The Travel Psychologist team is a great way for me to learn more about the psychology of travel, and to share my experiences and ideas with you.
Dr Nicola Cann
ELISE DYER – REGULAR CONTRIBUTOR
Hi, I’m Elise, and I’m so glad to be part of The Travel Psychologist team.
I’m a Clinical Associate Psychologist with over twenty years of experience working in the mental health field in England. My background is rooted in CBT, and throughout my career I’ve had the privilege of supporting people through some of life’s most challenging moments. More recently, my work has taken a new direction. I’m now a Clinical Lecturer at a University, where I get to combine my passion for psychology with training and inspiring the next generation of clinicians.
Outside of work, life is beautifully full. I’m a proud co-parent to my wonderful, nearly ten-year-old daughter, who keeps me on my toes and reminds me every day what really matters. We’re based in Cornwall, which honestly feels like a little piece of magic, there’s something about living by the sea and among such wild, open landscapes that feeds the soul in its own quiet way.
My heritage is Turkish, and it has shaped so much of who I am, my love of warmth, hospitality, and above all, food. Food is genuinely one of my great loves, and travel and cuisine are completely intertwined for me. Exploring a culture through its food the markets, the family recipes, the dishes you’d never find on a tourist menu feels like one of the most human and connecting things you can do. Turkey, of course, holds a very special place in my heart, with its extraordinary flavours, rich history, and the deep sense of belonging I feel there.
But beyond the food, travel does something else for me entirely. I find it deeply soothing. A change of scenery has a way of loosening whatever has felt stuck, and I’ve come to understand that there’s real, meaningful psychology behind that feeling something I’m excited to explore and share here.
Being part of this team genuinely matters to me. The Travel Psychologist sits at the intersection of everything I care about evidence-based psychology, honest storytelling, and the belief that how we travel can shape how we feel. I hope what I write here is useful, relatable, and maybe even a little inspiring.
DR JILL DUNBAR – GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
I’m Dr Jill Dunbar, and I’m a Clinical Psychologist. I trained in the UK and worked in NHS Scotland for many years, before relocating to Seoul, South Korea. I have a strong interest in neuropsychology as well as general mental health and well being.
Working in Seoul, I primarily work with our wonderful expat community. Living and working abroad often presents its own set of unique challenges to mental well being as well as general mental health difficulties from which none of us are immune.
I have always had a passion for travelling and exploring new and unfamiliar territory. I love learning about different cultures, meeting new people, and trying new things. I believe that travel, in many forms, can give a boost to our mental well being. I am excited to share both my advice and experience on travel from the perspective of another travelling psychologist!
Dr Jill Dunbar
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