Dr Linda Papadopoulos

Dr. Linda Papadopoulos is one of the most well-known and respected psychologists working in the UK today.

Her long year career as a research scientist and practicing psychologist has led to her work being published in some of the most well-regarded academic journals and given rise to a high profile media-career. Her observations regarding the psychology behind news and current events are syndicated by the press and discussed by television and radio networks both in Britain and in the USA.

She has a prolific academic publication record and has published widely in peer reviewed academic journals in the fields of Psychodermatology, Body Image, Counselling and Medical Psychology. Her books and research articles in the field of Psychodermatology exploring the link between the skin and the psyche are considered seminal in the field.

Founder and director of the successful Programme in Counselling Psychology at the London Metropolitan University, Dr. Linda was appointed Reader in Psychology in 2001 – a great distinction at such a young age.

In addition to her academic research she was recently asked by the British Government to conduct a review on the sexualisation of young people and its link to domestic violence which was published in 2010. The publication of the review received positive attention from politicians, stake-holders and the media.

Dr. Linda is a Chartered Counselling and Health Psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the BPS. She has worked in various treatment settings both privately, with her own practice and in the National Health Service. During her 14 years as a Chartered Psychologist, she has gained extensive experience in the counselling of individuals, couples and families.

As well as her clinical and academic work Dr. Linda is often enlisted to consult with large corporations who want to utilise her research and academic background to effectively conduct studies and analyse quantitative and qualitative data.

Her analysis provides major brands such as Dior, Speedo, and Renault with valuable insight on topics such as consumer behaviour. The results of her research are often included in written material for general circulation and press releases. Similarly, Dr. Linda’s experience as a behavioural scientist has also been used to help brands understand consumer behaviour issues behind their ideas and to help develop and execute research plans for PR and marketing campaigns.

Her research background combined with her role as a well-known social commentator and psychologist are integral to Dr. Linda’s ability to communicate complex scientific ideas and concepts in an interesting and engaging way.

Over the past two decades Dr. Linda has become one of the most well recognised faces on British TV. She is a regular commentator on psychological issues in broadcast, radio and print media.

She was part of the original Channel 4 team on the reality TV phenomenon Big Brother and went on to host the Channel 5 shows Doctor Doctor and Double Cross. She has fronted factual segments on ITV’s This Morning, BBC’s The One Show and has also provided professional psychological commentary for numerous British television and radio programs such as Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff, BBC Breakfast, and ITV’s LK Today.

Her expert opinions are also regularly featured on news programmes including, CNN, Sky News, ITN news and BBC24. Dr. Linda has also appeared on American TV shows such as The Early Show on CBS, CNN and VH-1’s Celebrity Fit Club.

As a media psychologist, newspaper columnist and corporate consultant, Dr. Linda is a highly experienced keynote speaker, host and panellist and has shared her knowledge and research with a wide array of corporate and private clients, from the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies to TEDx events and Women’s Empowerment Forums

Having been Cosmopolitan Magazine’s resident Psychologist for over a decade, Linda is the author of many academic and popular books and articles on psychology, body image and relationships.

To name a few, her publications include Whose Life is it Anyway?, The Man-Manual, Mirror Mirror: Dr. Linda’s Body Image Revolution and What Men Say What Women Hear. Dr. Linda is co-author of the academic books and texts: Psychodermatology: The Psychological Impact of Skin Disorders, Reporting in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Understanding Skin Problems, Becoming a Therapist: A Manual for Personal and Professional Development of Counsellors and Psychological Approaches in Dermatology.

As a leading expert, Dr. Linda is regularly invited to share insights from her research at medical and corporate events alike. She has presented at the prestigious World Congress of Dermatology, the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology Symposium, the Merz Aesthetic Expert Summit and the ‘Act of Red’ Global Launch for Galderma SA., to name but a few.

Outside the medical sphere, she has contributed to panel discussions and delivered keynote lectures for Mumsnet, Women in Business, Save the Children, K2 Corporate Mobility and spoken on issues of Women’s Empowerment for Bloomberg, TEDx, WOW Festival and numerous Schools and Universities, as well as addressing the annual meeting of the Canada UK Chamber in December 2015.

Dr. Linda often works with large corporations to effectively conduct studies and analyse quantitative and qualitative data. Her analysis provides major brands like Dior, Diageo, Brantano and Camelot with valuable insight on topics such as consumer behaviour and the results are often used in written material for general circulation and press releases.

Dr. Linda Papadopoulos is the ideal keynote speaker or panellist to share cutting edge expertise on psychology, motivate delegates and teach them the psychological tools for success in the business world, contribute to discussion on Women’s Issues from corporate culture to appearance, and is a charming and professional host for evening Awards Ceremonies and Conferences.

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