Nia is a lecturer in Psychology at the University of Chester. Prior to this Nia has worked across a range of research, specifically interventions for mental health (Schizophrenia, depression, anxiety), physical health and health related conditions (diabetes, obesity) and health services research. Nia completed both an MPhil (Medicine) and a PhD (Health Psychology) at the University of Manchester, and has extensive experience in qualitative methods. Her research interests include health behaviour change, health inequalities, qualitative methods and PPI.