I’m Dr Charlotte Russell, a clinical psychologist and founder of The Travel Psychologist. I offer expert contributions, psychological consultation, and collaboration with brands that align with my values. On this page you’ll find out more about what I can offer if you’re a media outlet, brand or organisation.

About Dr Charlotte Russell

I’m a clinical psychologist (BSc, MSc, ClinPsyD), writer, and founder of The Travel Psychologist, a blog that combines psychology and travel.

With thousands of therapy hours under my belt, I bring deep clinical experience to every collaboration. I’m highly attuned to people, context, and emotion because that’s the ‘bread and butter’ of my clinical work. I’ve spent years refining how to apply psychology in real-world settings, from trauma therapy to media storytelling.

I regularly provide expert commentary for national press and broadcast media, offering thoughtful, accurate insights on topics ranging from mental health and trauma to travel wellbeing and emotional resilience. Collaborations have included The BBC, The Guardian, Metro, National Geographic and the LA Times. For more, see my in the media page.

Journalists often tell me I’m insightful, easy to brief, and a pleasure to work with. I take pride in contributing to stories that have depth, nuance, and integrity.

If you’re looking for a collaborator who can bring psychological expertise to your feature, campaign, or conversation, with warmth, clarity, and care, I’d love to hear from you.

What I can comment and consult on

As a clinical psychologist with a BSc, MSc, and ClinPsyD, I can speak confidently on most topics related to adult mental health and clinical psychology. My specialist areas include:

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety and emotional regulation
  • Self-esteem
  • Personal growth
  • Resilience and recovery

I also offer expert insight into the psychology of travel, including:

  • The psychological benefits of travel
  • Travel and mental health
  • Wellbeing and emotional resilience on the road
  • Travel and relationships
  • Navigating travel challenges (e.g. disappointment, anxiety, culture shock)
  • The therapeutic potential of travel and nature

More than anything, I love being asked to apply psychology in new and unexpected ways. Whether it’s a feature on seasonal rituals, the emotional impact of architecture, or the psychology behind packing lists. Give me a little time to reflect, and I’ll almost always find something meaningful to say.

Audience insights

The Travel Psychologist attracts a thoughtful, values-driven audience interested in personal growth, travel, and mental wellbeing. We currently welcome around 6,000 active users per month, with 70% arriving via organic search — a reflection of how well our content connects with what people are genuinely seeking.

Our readership spans globally, with over 30% based in the UK and 25% in the US. Our most engaged audience closely mirrors our contributors: women (75%) aged 25–55, who are highly educated, professionally driven, and deeply invested in wellbeing, psychology, and personal growth.

While our platform is intentionally small and slow-growing, it’s built on trust and authenticity. We prioritise quality over quantity, and that’s reflected in how readers respond to our guides, reflections, and collaborations.

We have a Domain Authority (DA) of 39 — a reflection of the platform’s growing credibility, niche relevance, and the unique value we offer to readers and collaborators alike.

If your brand or outlet shares these values, we’d love to explore ways we can work together.

Ways to collaborate

I offer expert contributions to media outlets, brands, and organisations seeking psychological insight with warmth, clarity, and depth. Here are some of the ways we can work together:

Expert commentary

I provide quotes, commentary, and psychological framing for features, interviews, and campaigns.

Guest writing commissions

I craft bespoke, thoughtful and credible content for wellness, travel, and psychology platforms.

Sponsored posts

I occasionally collaborate with brands whose values align with The Travel Psychologist — especially those rooted in wellbeing, travel, psychology, and personal growth.

Sponsored posts are clearly disclosed and crafted with care, blending expert insight with engaging content. I prioritise transparency, reader trust, and editorial integrity in every collaboration.

If you’re a brand or organisation interested in working together, please get in touch to discuss rates, content scope, and audience fit.

Psychological consultation

I offer consultation for brands and organisations seeking to embed psychological insight into their work — from trauma-informed retreat design to wellbeing strategy.

  • As a guide, £100/hour
  • Open to bespoke projects including psychoeducation programmes, staff wellbeing training, and process development

Media Policy – Expert Input from The Travel Psychologist

My guiding principle: I value contributing to public conversations about psychology and travel. At the same time, my expertise is a professional service.

Free Input

  • Due to overwhelming demand, I no longer provide free commentary or quotes as a default.
  • Exceptions:
    • High‑authority publications (Domain Authority 90+) where visibility and backlinks provide significant reputational value.

Paid Input

  • For all other requests, my input is treated as consultancy.
  • Fees apply for interviews, extended commentary, or bespoke psychological framing of travel topics.
  • Rates begin at £150–£250 for short quotes, and £400 for up to 500 words of interview/commentary, with full commissioned articles or consultancy priced higher depending on scope.

Collaborator feedback

“Charlotte is my go-to source for input around travel and its social, relational and emotional impacts. She’s quick to respond and her thoughts are reliably insightful”  Sally Howard, travel and social affairs journalist

“Dr. Russell is such a pleasure to work with and she consistently provides astute and nuanced expertise that is relevant and practical for readers.” Rebecca Toy, Freelance Writer

“As a freelance journalist, I have worked with Charlotte on several articles for national publications, and she always brings such great expert insight. She combines professional knowledge with being able to communicate these ideas to a wide audience, and is always a joy to work with.” Caroline Butterwick, Freelance Journalist

 

Get in touch

If you’d like to collaborate, request expert commentary, or explore a bespoke project, I’d love to hear from you.

Please email me at thetravelpsychologists@gmail.com

I aim to respond within 7 working days.

Let’s create something thoughtful, insightful, and genuinely useful — together.