Dr Victoria Tyrer-Davies
Educational Psychologist & Positive Psychologist Specialising in School Wellbeing
Victoria’s qualifications:
- A degree in Psychology (BSc Hons)
- A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cognitive & Biological Psychology
- A Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
- Qualified Teacher Status
- A Doctorate in Educational Psychology (D.Ed.Psy)
- A Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Children & Adolescents
- A MSc in Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology
The Flying Colours Educational Psychologist, Positive Psychologist and Company Director is Dr Victoria Tyrer-Davies.
Victoria is registered with Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and is a member of the Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP) and the International Positive Education Network (IPEN).
Victoria has a special interest in Positive Psychology and Positive Education which lies at the heart of Flying Colours. This branch of psychology which focuses on enhancing lives, whether or not there is a ‘problem’, brings together Victoria’s PhD research and her career in Educational Psychology which reflect her passion for helping others to perform at their best and to live their best life.
Victoria has worked as an Educational Psychologist for 17 years. Prior to working within the independent sector, she worked within Local Authority. She has extensive experience working with a wide range of issues including Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), attachment difficulties, school refusal, social and emotional issues and general learning needs.
Victoria’s Publications:
Tyrer-Davies. V. (2023, December 19). Is it time for positive educational psychology? EdPsy Org. https://edpsy.org.uk/blog/2023/it-is-time-for-positive-educational-psychology/
Tyrer-Davies. V. (2023). The relationship between character strengths and perceived teacher self-efficacy. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 7 (9), 115 – 151. Download a copy here: Published-Paper.pdf
McDougall,S., Tyrer,V., & Folkard,S. (2006). Searching for signs: Effects of time of day, visual complexity and grouping. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 12 (2), 118-128.
McDougall,S., Tyrer,V., & Folkard,S. (2004). Effects of time of day on interpreting signs & icons. IN P.T. McCabe (Ed). Contemporary Ergonomics 2004. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
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