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. I specialise in trauma and am trained in a trauma therapy called EMDR. I also work with clients experiencing other common mental health problems including anxiety, low mood and difficulties with self-esteem.
Outside of work I have always loved travel. Whilst I have travelled far and wide, Greece is a particular favourite of mine, and I have been visiting for more than 20 years. For me, travel has always been an important way to cope with and step back from the day job.
I created the Travel Psychologist blog to provide credible and trustworthy information about travel and well-being, written by qualified professionals. As psychologists we go through many years of training, including completing a doctorate. I hope this puts us in a good position to provide information that is helpful to you, as well as interesting and thought provoking.
Since starting the blog and becoming a ‘travelling psychologist’ I have learned a huge amount about the psychological benefits of travel and how to use travel to live well and thrive. I love sharing this information with you, so welcome to our website.
Dr Charlotte Russell
DR JILL DUNBAR – REGULAR 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
DR NICOLA CANN – REGULAR CONTRIBUTOR
I’m Dr Nicola Cann, an Educational Psychologist who trained in the UK and worked in London for a number of years before taking my practice overseas. As an Educational Psychologist I primarily work with families and school communities, focusing on the learning and well-being of children of all ages. I run my own business specialising in sleep, The Family Sleep Consultant helping families and schools to identify and address children’s sleep needs.
Having lived in multiple countries growing up I have always considered myself something of a nomad. My role as a psychologist has allowed me to combine my passions for psychology and travel, living and working in the UK, New Zealand and Singapore. More recently I have moved my practice entirely online, which gives me the freedom to travel extensively while working.
I have always been interested in how travel can provide opportunities for personal growth, and feel lucky to have found a way to combine my work with my love of travel. I’m excited about joining The Travel Psychologist team and sharing some of my experiences and ideas with you.
Dr Nicola Cann
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