MY SERVICES

MY SERVICES


PhD AFBPSS CPSYCHOL FRSA PGDIP

Born: 26 October 1990

Occupation: Chartered Psychologist | Sunday Times Bestselling Author |

Director of VictimFocus | Speaker | Researcher

Alma mater: University of Birmingham (PhD) and The Open University (BSc)


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for professionals

A confidential one-to-one service whether you are looking for a critical friend, a sounding board, or a guide to map out your professional development.

for academic students

A supportive service for students at from undergraduate to PhD who would like space to explore their ideas and get constructive feedback.

for entrepreneurs and start-ups

Guidance, support and an encouraging space for those looking to set up projects, charities, social causes, online communities, companies and businesses for social good.

mentoring and coaching

Confidential, challenging and supportive space for those looking for development mentoring, executive coaching and personal growth.

educational programmes for women

The Amethyst Programme for women is an educational programme which teaches about trauma, whilst advocating anti-pathology understanding of our self-development.

for writers and authors

One-to-one mentoring for writers, authors and bloggers who are looking to develop their books, memoirs or non-fiction writing.

for professionals

A specialist one-to-one service for professionals and practitioners who are looking for additional supervision, soundboard, space to explore new ideas, discuss your own development, explore research and your professional journey. Whether you are an experienced CEO looking for a confidential and impartial critical friend, or a psychotherapist starting out in private practice, Jessica provides space, time, encouragement and challenge when you need it most.


Most suitable for professionals working in social care, emergency services, leadership, government, academia, charities, social causes, and related professions.


Support for leadership, executives and founders is included in this service.





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for academic students

A supportive, encouraging and challenging space for students from undergraduate to PhD who are looking for a mentor or sounding board in their studies. Jessica is available as an additional supervisor, or as a supportive fellow academic to help you prepare for examination, PhD viva, or to read through your work before submission.


Whether you need a conversation about your methodology, your ideas for a new study, or you are burned out from writing up your PhD, this service is for you.


Most suitable for students in disciplines related to the expertise of Dr Taylor. These include psychology, trauma, criminology, victimology, feminism, women's rights, violence against women and girls, child abuse, sexual violence, domestic abuse, human trafficking, rape myths, social narratives, critical realism, mixed-methods research, and trauma-informed approaches.


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for entrepreneurs and start-ups

Starting a new project, building your online presence, writing your first blog, designing a new service or launching your first company?


This service is for you.


Jessica brings 14 years of experience of project management, leadership, foundership, bid-writing, social media presence, service design, networking and entrepreneurship to every appointment - where you can use the space to bounce ideas, plan your business proposal, explore how to set up on your own, or bid for funds for your new service.


Most suitable for individuals who are looking for mentoring and guidance whilst setting up or growing a project, company, sole tradership, private practice or influencer role.



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mentoring and coaching

Life is a wild ride, huh?


Dr Taylor is available to provide online educational and encouraging mentoring and development coaching which focusses on your future, your plans, and your growth.


Lots of us get to a point in our career or our lives where we feel lost, disillusioned and stuck. Sometimes, we need a safe and non-judgemental space to help us to figure out where we are going next, where we want to be, why we want to be there and how we are going to get there.


This service is available to everyone, and best suited to those who are looking for a frank, supportive, challenging environment to explore self-development, hidden potential, and how to get to where you want to be.


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educational programmes for women

In 2024, Dr Jessica Taylor is launching a pioneering new educational programme for women which will support their learning, self-development and confidence in understanding trauma, anti-pathologisation, oppression, violence and abuse.


The Amethyst Programme begins in 2024, led by Dr Taylor.


This online, interactive, affordable six-week programme will educate and inform women around the world, to empower them in their knowledge about their mind, body, and spirit as they begin to reframe trauma in the world, communities and families.


Most suitable for women aged 18+ 


Use the form below to register your interest for the 2024 courses.



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for writers and authors

A supportive and welcoming space for writers new and experienced, who would like a session (or several) to explore their writing work. Whether you are working on a novel, a non-fiction book,  your memoir or life story, or just seeking feedback on your writing style and voice - Jessica is available to work with you as you develop.


Similarly, if you are looking for feedback and support in technical writing, report writing, and writing up your research for an academic or general public audience, this service is for you.


As an author of many books, and a Sunday Times Bestselling Author, Jessica loves nothing more than to read writing, and write more writing!


Most suitable for writers, journalists and authors in disciplines and topics related to the expertise of Dr Taylor. Writing can be non-fiction, memoir, journalling, blogging, or fiction. Example topics can include psychology, trauma, criminology, victimology, feminism, women's rights, violence against women and girls, child abuse, sexual violence, domestic abuse, human trafficking, rape myths, social narratives, critical realism, research, and trauma-informed approaches.


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consultancy and commissioning

Looking to commission Dr Jessica Taylor for something else?


Jessica also provides the following services:


- Media commentary and appearances

- Script advice and feedback

- Bid-writing support

- Evidence for cases

- Critical friend support

- Feedback on policy and service design

- Research and evaluation

- Report writing and articles

- Training course design and development



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one-to-one training with dr taylor

Dr Jessica Taylor provides open and bespoke training courses for small and large groups through her company, VictimFocus. If you are looking for group training, please go over to victimfocus.com to explore more.


If you are looking for private one-to-one training with Dr Taylor, you can book sessions of 3 hours or 6 hours directly.


Most suitable for leadership, executives and founder professionals working in social care, emergency services, government, academia, charities, social causes, and related professions.



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