Dr Burton’s research portfolio spans a range of health conditions and experiences including breastfeeding, chronic pain, hereditary angioedema, menopause, visual impairment, and psychosocial adjustment. Dr Burton has secured major external funding, published widely in high impact journals, supervised numerous doctoral candidates to completion, and contributed to the discipline of Psychology through editorial roles, professional committees, and consultancy.
Professional memberships and activities
- Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS): 264364
- Member of the BPS Division of Health Psychology
- Registered Health Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): PYL32913
Academic qualifications
- Certificate in Counselling, University of Staffordshire (2023)
- Stage 2 Qualification in Health Psychology, British Psychological Society (2015)
- PG Cert Higher and Professional Education (PGCHPE), University of Staffordshire (2014)
- PhD Health Sciences, Aston University (2012)
Expertise
- Health Psychology and Behavioural Science
- Qualitative, Creative and Participatory Research Methods
Research interests
The use of qualitative, creative and participatory research methods to explore health experiences and long term conditions including women's health, breastfeeding, chronic pain, hereditary angioedema, visual impairment, visible difference and psychosocial adjustment.
Grants
Dr Burton has secured large (up to £100K+) grants from charities including the visible difference VTCT Foundation and the rare disease charity HAE UK. Dr Burton has also completed research work for Stoke City Council and provided research assistantship opportunities to students through awards from the British Psychological Society.
Teaching
- UG Psychology
- PG Psychology (MSc Health Psychology, Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology)
- PhD Supervision
Publications
For a full list of publications please see my ORCID profile here: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3698-0712