Dr Cathy Atkinson
Lecturer in Education & Child Psychology

Publications
- 2021
- Published
Educational psychologists’ experiences of supporting intersex children and young people
Connor, J. & Atkinson, C., 2 Mar 2021, In: Educational Psychology in Practice. p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2020
- Accepted/In press
Child-led research investigating social, emotional and mental health and wellbeing aspects of playtime
Bristow, S. & Atkinson, C., 24 Jul 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: Educational & Child Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Accepted/In press
How does Transition to Secondary School Influence Home, School and Community Play?
Finney, R., Atkinson, C., Barclay, M. & Tawil, B., 16 Jun 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: Educational & Child Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Accepted/In press
An exploratory case study: Children’s perceptions of play access in two schools (England and Wales)
Goodhall, N. & Atkinson, C., 12 Jun 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: Educational & Child Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Accepted/In press
Children’s views about factors affecting access to home, school and community play
Finney, R. & Atkinson, C., 23 Apr 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Play.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Accepted/In press
Supporting a post-16 student with learning difficulties using human givens therapy
Attwood, S. & Atkinson, C., 20 Feb 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: Educational & Child Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
University students’ accounts of living with depression
Martin, D. & Atkinson, C., 2020, In: Research in Post-Compulsory Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2019
- Published
Motivational Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Distinctive Features
Atkinson, C. & Earnshaw, P., 16 Dec 2019, Routledge. 172 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
- Published
Using concept mapping to understand motivational interviewing practice
Atkinson, C. & Parry, T., 12 Dec 2019, In: Qualitative Research Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Leadership supervision for managers of educational psychology services
Atkinson, C. & Posada, S., 2 Jan 2019, In: Educational Psychology in Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Care leavers’ views about transition: a literature review.
Atkinson, C., 2019, In: Journal of Children's Services.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing a student-led school mental health strategy
Atkinson, C., Thomas, G., Goodhall, N., Barker, L., Healey, I., Wilkinson, L. & Ogunmyiwa, J., 2019, In: Pastoral Care in Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Role of School Psychologists in Therapeutic Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review
Simpson, J. & Atkinson, C., 2019, In: International Journal of School & Educational Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The value of practice simulations and Objective Structured Professional Assessments (OSPAs) for school psychology training: Participant perspectives
Dunsmuir, S., Atkinson, C., Lang, J. & Wright, S., 2019, In: International Journal of School and Educational Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Working with care leavers: A model for effective transition to adulthood
Atkinson, C., Goodhall, N. & Kelly, C., 2019, Applied educational psychology with 16-25 year olds: New frameworks and perspectives for working with young people. Apter, B., Arnold, C. & Hardy, J. (eds.). London: UCL IOE Press , p. 218 - 239Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
- 2018
- Accepted/In press
Care leavers’ priorities and the corporate parent role: a Self-Determination Theory perspective
Hyde, R. & Atkinson, C., 26 Sep 2018, (Accepted/In press) In: Educational & Child Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Motivational Interviewing: practice development through Concept Mapping
Atkinson, C. & Thomas, G., 12 Jan 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Student-led, whole school mental health initiatives: an example from practice
Atkinson, C., Thomas, G., Goodhall, N., Barker, L., Healey, I. & Wilkinson, L., 11 Jan 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
- Published
How can educational psychologists work within further education to support young people’s mental health? An appreciative inquiry
Morris, R. & Atkinson, C., 2018, In: Research in Post-Compulsory Education. 23, 3, p. 285-313 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Integrity in the delivery of school-based MI: protocols for practitioners
Atkinson, C. & Woods, K., 2018, Motivational Interviewing: Children and Young People III: Education and Community Settings. Positive Behaviour Management, p. 59-75Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
- Published
Leadership supervision for principal educational psychologists
Atkinson, C. & Posada, S., 2018, In: Educational Psychology in Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
The role of educational psychologists in supporting post-16 transition: findings from the literature
Morris, R. & Atkinson, C., 2018, In: Educational Psychology in Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using professional practice frameworks to evaluate educational psychology service delivery
Eddleston, A. & Atkinson, C., 2018, In: Educational Psychology in Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What narratives do young people use to communicate depression? A systematic review of the literature
Martin, D. & Atkinson, C., 2018, In: Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2017
- Published
Children’s access to their right to play: the potential role of school psychologists
Atkinson, C., Mannello, M., Mike, B., Finney, R., Goodhall, N. & Woods, F., 20 Jul 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
- Published
Motivational interviewing – an approach for consultation and therapeutic work
Atkinson, C. & Snape, L., 19 Jul 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Establishing theoretical stability and treatment integrity for motivational interviewing
Atkinson, C. & Woods, K., Jul 2017, In: Behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy. 45, 4, p. 337-350 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developments in Motivational Interviewing – how have these affected practice?
Atkinson, C., 22 Jun 2017, Manchester Manchester Interviewing Network.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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The effectiveness of affective literacy interventions for adolescents: a review of the literature.
Cockroft, C. & Atkinson, C., 22 Jun 2017, In: Educational Psychology in Practice: theory, research and practice in educational psychology. 3, 1, p. 29-49 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Accepted/In press
Children’s access to their Right to Play: findings from two exploratory studies
Atkinson, C., Bond, C., Goodhall, N. & Woods, F., 15 May 2017, (Accepted/In press) In: Educational & Child Psychology. 34, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Accessing Professional Supervision for Leadership and Management of Educational Psychology Services.
Atkinson, C. & Posada, S., 12 May 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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‘I just find it boring’: Findings from an affective adolescent reading intervention
Cockroft, C. & Atkinson, C., 2017, In: Support for Learning.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How do children distinguish between ‘play’ and ‘work’? Conclusions from the literature.
Goodhall, N. & Atkinson, C., 2017, In: Early Child Development and Care.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Increasing Children’s Working Memory Capacity: Preliminary Evaluation of a Card-Based Programme
Atkinson, C., 2017, In: Educational Psychology Research and Practice. 3, 2, p. 19-35 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Objective Structured Professional Assessments for Trainee Educational Psychologists: an Evaluation
Dunsmuir, S., Atkinson, C., Lang, J., Warhurst, A. & Wright, S., 2017, In: Educational Psychology in Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Perspectives on a whole class mindfulness programme
Thomas, G. & Atkinson, C., 2017, In: Educational Psychology in Practice. 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Students’ views on the effectiveness of motivational interviewing for challenging disaffection
Snape, L. & Atkinson, C., 2017, In: Educational Psychology in Practice. 33, 2, p. 189-205 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2016
- Published
Supervision for School Psychologists in Training: using empirical findings to develop a theoretical framework
Gibbs, S., Atkinson, C., Woods, K., Bond, C., Hill, V., Howe, J. & Morris, S., 15 Aug 2016, In: School Psychology International. p. 1 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Routes for Learning: professionals’ implementation of the approach in supporting children with profound and multiple learning difficulties
Mcdermott, H. & Atkinson, C., 1 Jun 2016, In: The SLD Experience. 75, 1, p. 10-17 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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The evidence for student-focused motivational interviewing in educational settings: a review of the literature
Snape, L. & Atkinson, C., 18 Mar 2016, In: Advances in School Mental Health Promotion.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effectiveness of motivational interviewing in educational settings: a review of the literature.
Snape, L. & Atkinson, C., 16 Mar 2016, In: Advances in School Mental Health Promotion. 9, 2, p. 119-139Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention for children’s attentional functioning.
Thomas, G. & Atkinson, C., Mar 2016, In: Educational & Child Psychology. 33, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2015
- Published
Using the Wider Pedagogical Role model to establish Learning Support Assistants’ views about facilitators and barriers to effective practice
Brearley, C. & Atkinson, C., 29 Jul 2015, In: Support for Learning. 30, 2, p. 88-104Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using Delphi Methodology to Define Curriculum Content for Educational Psychology Training
Dunsmuir, S. & Atkinson, C., 26 Jun 2015, host publication.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Evaluation of Objective Structured Professional Assessments (OSPAs) for Training Educational Psychologists
Dunsmuir, S. & Atkinson, C., Jun 2015, host publication.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
- Published
Practice Placement Experiences and Needs of Trainee Educational Psychologists in England
Woods, K., Atkinson, C., Bond, C., Gibbs, S., Hill, V., Howe, J. & Morris, S., 15 Apr 2015, In: International Journal of School & Educational Psychology. 3, p. 85-96 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring and challenging pupil disaffection: an evaluation of a motivational interviewing-based intervention delivered by paraprofessionals
Snape, L. & Atkinson, C., 27 Mar 2015, In: Pastoral Care in Education. 33, 2, p. 69-82 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing a competency framework for the initial training of educational psychologists working with young people aged 16-25
Atkinson, C., Dunsmuir, S., Lang, J. & Wright, S., 12 Mar 2015, In: Educational Psychology in Practice. 31, 2, p. 159-173 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing a competency framework for the initial training of educational psychologists working with young people aged 16–25
Atkinson, C., Dunsmuir, S. & Lang, J., Mar 2015, In: Educational Psychology in Practice. 31, 2, p. 159-173 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing as a practitioner: How supervision supports the learning and development of trainee educational psychologists in three-year doctoral training
Hill, V., Bond, C., Atkinson, C., Woods, K., Gibbs, S., Howe, J. & Morris, S., 2015, In: Educational & Child Psychology. 32, 3, p. 118-130 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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