Consultancy
Sarita is a British Psychological Society Chartered Psychologist (Teaching and Research) and has over twenty years experience working in Higher Education in the UK. She has been a senior leader successfully managing Psychology and Neuroscience degree courses at the University of Lancashire. Sarita also has a PhD in the psychobiology of survival and has undertaken many research projects looking at performance under pressure and the wider impact of disasters on individuals/communities.
Services
Training
Sarita has offered bespoke training courses to non-academic audiences over the last twenty years. She offers a number of 1–3 day training courses relating to –
a) Working in High Hazard Industries and Emergency Services
b) Diversity and Inclusivity
c) Higher Education Pedagogy. See below for specific training courses offered.
Media campaigns, TV Show and Script Consultancy
Sarita has provided expert feedback on scripts for TV shows such as National Geographic – Pompeii:Out of Time and the BBC – Silent Witness. Sarita has also supported media campaign development for Marston’s Brewery and TalkTalk. If you need expert advice from a Survival Psychologist please get in touch with Sarita here.
Fees are discussed following an initial consultation and depend on project scope
Consultancy services are provided in a personal capacity unless otherwise specified and do not represent the views of the University of Lancashire.
Training courses currently offered
High Hazard Industries and Emergency Services
Decision-Making Under Pressure: Evidence-based approaches to judgement, decision-making, and cognitive performance in time-critical and high-stakes operational environments.
Enhancing Incident Recording and Event Logging:Develop good practices in the accurate documentation of operational events, with a focus on enhancing recall, and documenting decision-making to improve accurate incident recording.
Eyewitness Memory and Evidence: Understanding the cognitive processes underpinning memory formation, recall, and retrieval, and their implications for investigative and operational practice.
Maximising the Value of Simulation-Based Training: Principles for the effective design, delivery, and evaluation of simulation exercises to support learning, performance improvement, and organisational preparedness.
Psychological Wellbeing and Resilience in High-Hazard Occupations: Research-informed psychoeducational training on stress, wellbeing, resilience, and psychological health for personnel working in demanding operational settings.
Human Behaviour in Emergencies and Major Incidents: An evidence-based examination of individual and collective behaviour during emergencies, including risk perception, decision-making, communication, evacuation, and public response.
Diversity and Inclusivity
Menopause Awareness and Workplace Support: Understanding the impact of menopause on wellbeing, performance, and workplace experiences, with evidence-based approaches to support employees and developing inclusive organisational practices.
Neurodiversity at work: Understanding neurodiversity in the workplace including strategies for effective communication and team working. This is evidence-based training and can be tailored both for managers wanting to support employees or individuals who wish to develop strategies to enhance their working lives.
Allyship and building a sense of belonging: Learn about the principles of effective allyship and practical strategies that can foster a sense of belonging, strengthening relationships and support positive cultural change in the workplace.
Higher Education Pedagogy
Using Google Sprint Methodology for Course Design:This training introduces university lecturers to Google’s Sprint methodology as a powerful tool for designing or revising degree/CPD courses. Participants will learn how to rapidly develop courses, while ensuring quality processes and stakeholder engagement are retained.
How to write a memorable lecture: This practical training course helps university lecturers design and deliver lectures that capture attention, enhance engagement and promote lasting learning. Participants will explore evidence-informed techniques for structuring content, using storytelling, encouraging interaction that students will remember.
Supporting Transgender students: HE workers will leave equipped with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to create an inclusive learning environment that supports transgender and gender-diverse students. Participants will explore key terminology, common challenges and inclusive teaching practices.
Training can be online or in-person and will be tailored to the client’s needs. Additional training courses can be co-designed on request. To discuss your training requirements please get in touch with Sarita here.