Team Biographies.

Phil is a Chartered Psychologist (British Psychological Society), Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist (CASES) and HCPC Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist.

Phil completed his BSc in Sport and Exercise Science at Aberystywith University, followed by an MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology at Bangor University. Phil went on to complete his PhD in Performance Psychology at the University of Derby.

Phil is currently the sport psychology lead with Team Derby and leads the delivery for HP Psychology to a range of elite and recreational athletes, practitioners and professionals on all aspects of performance.

Sophie is a Chartered Psychologist (BPS) specialising in Women’s physical and mental health and living with long-term conditions. She is currently completing her Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology, which upon completion she will become a HCPC registered Health Psychologist.

Sophie completed her BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology at Nottingham Trent University, and moved to the University of Derby to completed an MSc Health Psychology and PhD in Health Psychology.

Sophie is currently a Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology at the University of Derby.