Professor Leanne Andrews
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Email
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Location
Colchester Campus
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Academic support hours
By appointment
Profile
Biography
Leanne completed her undergraduate degree and her PhD in the Psychology Department at the University of Essex. Leanne's PhD focused on the structure and function of avoidance strategies following traumatic experiences. Following the completion of her PhD she enrolled on the Stage 1 training in Health Psychology (MSc) at UCL/KCL and subsequently obtained Chartered status as a Health Psychologist by completing the Stage 2 training via the BPS independent route. Leanne worked within a private Occupational Health company as a stress consultant before joining the School of Health and Human Sciences in 2006. Leanne is a Chartered Health Psychologist who is interested in researching topics closely aligned to both clinical and health psychology. Leanne also has a specific interest in questionnaire construction and development.
Qualifications
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CPsychol British Psychological Society
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PhD - Essex
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MSc - Kings College London
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BA (Hons) - Essex
Research and professional activities
Research interests
Responses to traumatic events (both positive and negative ie PTSD and posttraumatic growth)
Self-compassion and its relationship to health
Risk behaviour in vulnerable populations
Measure development and psychometrics
Current research
Leanne is currently funded to work on an evaluation of a Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) peer support programme within three Police Forces. This work aims to identify a procedure that can be implemented across the three Forces as they work more closely together in a number of operational and occupational health areas.
Leanne is also working on a funded project with colleagues in HHS evaluating a Perinatal Infant Mental Health Service that is being delivered by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) and Norfolk County Council.
Conferences and presentations
Doncaster, E, Hiskey, S, McPherson, S. & Andrews, L. Im still fighting for the two of us: How partners of UK combat veterans construct their experience of living with combat-related trauma. Paper presented at the British Psychological Societys 4th Military Psychology Conference. May 2015.
British Psychological Societys 4th Military Psychology Conference, United Kingdom, 2015
Andrews, L., Barlow, R. & Easton, E. Differences in patient outcomes between a 6, 7 and 8 week pulmonary rehabilitation programme. COPD9. June 2014.
COPD9, United Kingdom, 2014
Watson, L. & Andrews, L. The effect of a Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) program on stigma and attitudes to stress and trauma in the Police Service. Paper presented at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference. May 2014.
British Psychological Society Annual Conference, United Kingdom, 2014
Watson, L. & Andrews, L. The effect of a Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) program on stigma and attitudes to stress and trauma in the Police Service. Paper presented at the Occupational Health NurseAdvisers to the Police Service Annual Conference. March 2014.
Occupational Health NurseAdvisers to the Police Service Annual Conference, United Kingdom, 2014
Doherty, E. M., Walsh, R., Andrews, L. & McPherson, S. The Relationship between Ability Emotional Intelligence, Catastrophisingand Chronic Pain. Paper presented at the Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference. November 2012.
Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference, Ireland, 2012
Martyn, D., Andrews, L. & Byrne, M. Prevalence and risk factors of mental health difficulties in adolescents aged 16 and 17 years living in rural Ireland. Paper presented at the Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference. November 2011.
Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference, Ireland, 2011
Martyn, D., Andrews, L. & Byrne, M. Prevalence rates and risk factors for mental health difficulties in adolescents aged 16 and 17 years living in rural Ireland. Poster presented at the Special Interest Group Youth Mental Health Conference. Dublin, Ireland. October 2011.
Special Interest Group Youth Mental Health Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 2011
Andrews, L. & Joseph, S. Structure of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review of the Factor Analytic Evidence. Poster presented at the Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference. Essex. September 2006.
United Kingdom, 2006
Andrews, L., Fletcher, B, Pine, K. & Swanton, E. 'The Validation of the Person-Environment Stress Tool (PEST)'. Poster presented at the Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference. Coventry. September 2005.
Coventry, United Kingdom, 2005
Andrews, L., Troop, N. & Joseph, S. 'The Structure of Avoidance following Trauma in Emergency Service Personnel'. Paper presented at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference. Blackpool. March 2002.
Blackpool, United Kingdom, 2002
Andrews, L., Troop, N. & Joseph, S. 'The Structure and Function of Trauma-related Avoidance: An Emergency Service Sample'. Paper presented at the University of Hull (Dept. Seminar series). February 2002.
Hull, United Kingdom, 2002
Andrews, L., Troop, N. & Joseph, S. 'The Structure of Trauma-related Inhibition Processes in an Emergency Service Sample'. Paper presented at the Northern Ireland branch of the British Psychological Society. County Cavan, Republic of Ireland. May 2001.
Ireland, 2001
Andrews, L., Troop, N. & Joseph, S. Avoidance: Friend or Foe? Poster presented at After Disaster conference. Coventry. April 2000.
Coventry, United Kingdom, 2000
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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Clinical Research 1 (HS763)
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Clinical Research 2 (HS773)
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Clinical Research 3 (HS783)
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Physical Activity and Wellbeing (SE734)
Current supervision
Previous supervision
Degree subject: Health and Exercise Sciences
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 7/6/2024
Degree subject: Health Studies
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 17/5/2024
Degree subject: Health and Physical Activity
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 12/3/2024
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 24/4/2023
Degree subject: Applied Psychology
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 7/12/2022
Degree subject: Health Studies
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 29/6/2022
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 18/1/2021
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 2/12/2020
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 9/11/2020
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 30/10/2020
Degree subject: Applied Psychology
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 27/4/2020
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 6/11/2019
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 20/12/2018
Degree subject: Psychology
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 14/12/2018
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 15/11/2018
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 24/10/2018
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 24/10/2018
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 24/10/2018
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 25/6/2018
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 20/12/2017
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 10/10/2017
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 13/6/2017
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 17/5/2017
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 17/11/2016
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 6/6/2016
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 22/10/2015
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 13/10/2015
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 7/10/2015
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 11/3/2015
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 31/10/2014
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 1/7/2014
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 11/4/2014
Degree subject: Applied Psychology
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 28/1/2014
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 27/1/2014
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 16/10/2013
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 22/4/2013
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 23/11/2012
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 31/5/2012
Degree subject: Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych)
Degree type: Professional Doctorate
Awarded date: 3/11/2011
Publications
Journal articles (24)
Wicks, C., Barton, JL., Andrews, L., Orbell, S., Sandercock, G. and Wood, C., (2023). The Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Contribution of Local Green Space and Nature Connection to Mental Health. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20 (6), 5083-5083
Mitchell, S., Andrews, L. and Engward, H., (2022). Examining the effects of acquired limb loss on the family network: a grounded theory study. Disability and Rehabilitation. 44 (5), 745-753
Wicks, C., Barton, J., Orbell, S. and Andrews, L., (2022). Psychological benefits of outdoor physical activity in natural versus urban environments: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of experimental studies.. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being. 2022 (3), 1037-1061
Barlow, R., Jones, B., Rogerson, M., Bannister, H., Stuart, R., Jawadh, I., Andrews, L. and Easton, I., (2020). An Evaluation of Service Provision and Novel Strength Assessment on Patient Outcomes in a UK based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Setting. COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 17 (3), 280-288
Booker, CL., Andrews, L., Green, G. and Kumari, M., (2020). Impacts of long-standing illness and chronic illness on working hours and household income in a longitudinal UK study.. SSM - Population Health. 12, 100684-100684
Wheeler, M., Cooper, NR., Andrews, L., Hacker Hughes, J., Juanchich, M., Rakow, T. and Orbell, S., (2020). Outdoor recreational activity experiences improve psychological wellbeing of military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder: Positive findings from a pilot study and a randomised controlled trial. PLoS One. 15 (11), e0241763-e0241763
Doncaster, E., Hiskey, S., McPherson, S. and Andrews, L., (2019). “I'm Still Fighting for the Two of Us”: How Partners of UK Veterans Construct Their Experience of Living with Combat‐Related Trauma. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. 45 (3), 464-479
Crowley, D. and Andrews, L., (2018). The longitudinal relationship between acceptance and anxiety and depression in people who have had a stroke. Aging and Mental Health. 22 (10), 1321-1328
Hurrell, A-K., Draycott, S. and Andrews, L., (2018). Secondary traumatic stress in police officers investigating childhood sexual abuse. Policing: An International Journal. 41 (5), 636-650
McPherson, S., Andrews, L., Taggart, D., Cox, P., Pratt, R., Smith, V. and Thandi, J., (2018). Evaluating integrative services in edge-of-care work. Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law. 40 (3), 299-320
Watson, L. and Andrews, L., (2018). The effect of a Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) program on stigma and barriers to help-seeking in the police.. International Journal of Stress Management. 25 (4), 348-356
Doherty, E., Walsh, R., Andrews, L. and McPherson, SJ., (2017). Measuring Emotional Intelligence Enhances the Psychological Evaluation of Chronic Pain. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. 24 (3-4), 365-375
Andrews, L., Barlow, R. and Easton, I., (2015). Differences in patient outcomes between a 6, 7 and 8 week pulmonary rehabilitation programme: A service evaluation. Physiotherapy. 101 (1), 62-68
Hiskey, S., Ayres, R., Andrews, L. and Troop, N., (2015). Support for the location of negative posttraumatic cognitions in the diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder. Personality and Individual Differences. 74, 192-195
Troop, NA., Andrews, L., Hiskey, S. and Treasure, JL., (2014). Social Rank and Symptom Change in Eating Disorders: A 6‐month Longitudinal Study. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy. 21 (2), 115-122
Martyn, D., Andrews, L. and Byrne, M., (2014). Prevalence rates and risk factors for mental health difficulties in adolescents aged 16 and 17 years living in rural Ireland. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine. 31 (2), 111-123
McPherson, S., Clayton, S., Wood, H., Hiskey, S. and Andrews, L., (2013). The Role of Childhood Experiences in the Development of Sexual Compulsivity. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity. 20 (4), 259-278
Andrews, L., Joseph, S., Troop, N., Van Rooyen, T., Dunn, BD. and Dalgleish, T., (2013). The structure of avoidance following trauma: Development and validation of the Posttraumatic Avoidance Scale (PAS).. Traumatology. 19 (2), 126-135
Alex Linley, P., Andrews, L. and Joseph, S., (2007). Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory. Journal of Loss and Trauma. 12 (4), 321-332
Andrews, L., Joseph, S., Shevlin, M. and Troop, N., (2006). Confirmatory factor analysis of posttraumatic stress symptoms in emergency personnel: An examination of seven alternative models. Personality and Individual Differences. 41 (2), 213-224
CAIN, K., PATSON, N. and ANDREWS, L., (2005). Age- and ability-related differences in young readers' use of conjunctions. Journal of Child Language. 32 (4), 877-892
Joseph, S., Linley, PA., Andrews, L., Harris, G., Howle, B., Woodward, C. and Shevlin, M., (2005). Assessing Positive and Negative Changes in the Aftermath of Adversity: Psychometric Evaluation of the Changes in Outlook Questionnaire.. Psychological Assessment. 17 (1), 70-80
Andrews, L., Shevlin, M., Troop, N. and Joseph, S., (2004). Multidimensionality of intrusion and avoidance: alternative factor models of the Impact of Event Scale. Personality and Individual Differences. 36 (2), 431-446
Andrews, L., Troop, N., Joseph, S., Hiskey, S. and Coyne, I., (2002). Attempted versus successful avoidance: associations with distress, symptoms, and strategies for mental control. Personality and Individual Differences. 33 (6), 897-907
Conferences (1)
Barlow, R., Easton, I. and Andrews, L., (2014). P116 Differences In Patient Outcomes Between A 6, 7 And 8 Week Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme
Grants and funding
2018
Assessing the validity of the Organiclea Wellbeing Log outcome measure
Organiclea Limited
2015
Consultancy by Dr Leanne Andrews
East of England Respiratory Specialist Clinical Network
Analysis of data from an evalution of the Norfolk Perinatal infant mental health service (PIMHS)
Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
