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RESEARCH SUPPORT & CONSULTANCY

Expert Research Support for Quality Outcomes

From PhD supervision to qualitative analysis, we provide rigorous, accessible guidance to help you achieve research excellence in psychology and mental health.

50+

Researchers Supported

15+

Years Experience

98%

Client Satisfaction

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PhD & Postgraduate
Students

Comprehensive supervision and guidance throughout your doctoral journey

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Early Career Researchers

Mentorship to develop your research profile and methodological skills

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Clinicians Conducting
Research

Support for practitioners integrating research into clinical work

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Organizations &
Evaluations

Research consultancy for service evaluations and impact assessments

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Independent Researchers

Flexible support for self-funded or independent research projects

Who We Support

Tailored Support for Every Researcher

Whether you're starting your PhD or leading organizational research, we provide expert guidance matched to your needs.

Our Services

Comprehensive Research Services

Expert support at every stage of your research journey, from initial concept to final publication.

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Regular supervision sessions

Feedback on written work

Methodological mentoring

Preparation for viva

Research Supervision

Ongoing support for PhD and postgraduate students. Regular meetings, feedback on drafts, methodological guidance, and emotional support throughout your research journey.

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Study design support

Grant application review

Peer review preparation

Publication guidance

Research Consultancy

Project-based expert consultation for specific research challenges. From study design to publication support, we offer focused expertise when you need it.

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Thematic analysis guidance

IPA methodology support

Grounded theory expertise

Qualitative and mixed methods design

Qualitative Methods Support

Specialist analysis support for qualitative research methodologies including thematic analysis, IPA, grounded theory, and more.

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Mental Health & Clinical Psychology

Deep expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and therapeutic outcome research

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Neurodiversity Research

Specialized knowledge in ADHD, autism spectrum, and neurodevelopmental conditions

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Qualitative Methods

Thematic analysis, IPA, grounded theory, narrative analysis, and framework analysis

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Mixed Methods Research

Integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches for comprehensive insights

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Survey Design & Quantitative Analysis

Questionnaire development, statistical analysis, and psychometric validation

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Systematic Reviews

Meta-analyses, scoping reviews, and evidence synthesis methodologies

Research Expertise

Specialised Methodological Expertise

Our research expertise spans the breadth of psychology and mental health methodologies, with particular depth in qualitative and mixed methods.

Publications

20+ peer-reviewed publications in psychology and mental health journals

Supervision Experience

Supervised 30+ doctoral and masters students to successful completion

Methodological Training

Advanced training in IPA, thematic analysis, grounded theory, and mixed methods

Professional Affiliations

HCPC Registered Doctoral Trained Clinical Psychologist, BABCP Accredited

Research Credentials

Our Philosophy

Evidence-Based, Personalised
& Neurodiversity-Affirming

We combine clinical expertise with a compassionate, person-centred
approach. Every therapy journey is tailored to you, delivered by accredited
professionals who understand the complexity of human experience.

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Experienced Researcher

Published academic with extensive experience supervising and mentoring researchers at all levels

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Practical, Accessible Guidance

Clear, jargon-free support that meets you where you are in your research journey

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Ethical & Rigorous Approach

Commitment to research integrity, ethical practice, and methodological rigor

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Understanding of Diverse Methodologies

Expertise across qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research designs

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"Absolutely great to talk to, made me feel very comfortable and safe to open to, very understanding and doesn’t judge on your experiences, just reassures and comforts."

May N.

2026

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"Alastair is absolutely wonderful and has helped me greatly along my journey."

Sasha M.

2025

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"Super empathetic. Alastair makes what can be a stressful experience really painless."

Emily T.

2025

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"I really enjoyed today, Alastair is a great lecturer who kept me awake and engaged all day! The regular breaks are extremely helpful in maintaining engagement and motivation. There is a good balance of talking and activities and i feel the information provided was extremely clear and structured well."

Workshop Attendee

2025

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"I found the session very complete, informative and above all conducted in a very sensitive way. I wouldn't change anything."

Workshop Attendee

2025

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"I recently had my gender dysphoria assessment with Alastair at Unlock Psychology. The whole process was straightforward, surprisingly fast, completely transparent, and entirely free of the gatekeeping you usually find in transgender healthcare. Alastair is a true professional who treats you with respect, making the environment feel genuinely safe and validating. Instead of making me jump through unnecessary hoops, the evaluation itself was grounded entirely in clear facts and objective reality. If you need a reliable clinical psychologist for gender identity services, I definitely recommend him."

Olivia P.

2026

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"My existing NHS autism assessment was incomplete due to various factors. It was of great personal importance to me to have this updated and correctly recorded, by a qualified professional. I was pleased to find Unlock Psychology Ltd, who not only have their standards and full assessments recognised by the NHS, but were also willing to work with me to evidence and provide the sections that were previously absent or lacking.

Fair pricing.

Good communication before, during, and after interview, including checking for intention, being clear on needed information, and precision of wording on report.

Positive experience that fulfilled expected purpose."

Ash B.

2025

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"Such a comforting and warm couple of sessions. I felt able to speak without any worry of judgement and found the process to get this referral really smooth and somewhat enjoyable ! Definitely debunked a lot of nerves or anxiety I had about the steps towards top surgery."

Lars N.

2025

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"Absolutely phenomenal work. Very reassuring and overall a comfort to be around, a lot of people would be nervous and I get that, but when I was getting my diagnosis it was a wonderful experience because I felt safe and comfortable throughout it all."

Jett W.

2025

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"I had a great assessment with Alastair - he was helpful, non-judgemental and I didn't feel he was pushing me into services that I didn't need. Can highly recommend him."

Michael C.

2025

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"Had an ADHD assessment split over two sessions with Dr. Alastair Pipkin, who was friendly, professional and extremely helpful!"

Alex W.

2025

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"Insightful, patient, very thorough; yet easy to talk to. I was very pleased with the detail of my ADHD diagnosis. Would strongly recommend."

Ethan

2025

Client Stories

Our Clients Rate Us Excellent

Our clients' experiences speak to the quality, compassion, and effectiveness of our therapeutic support.

5

average rating from 20+ Google reviews

Supervision Package

£350

Per Month

Ongoing research supervision support

2x monthly supervision sessions

Email support between sessions

Feedback on written work

Progress tracking

Priority booking

Consultation Session

£150

One Time

One-off or ad-hoc research consultation

60-minute session

Research question refinement

Methodology advice

Written summary provided

Project Consultancy

Custom

Quote

Bespoke support for research projects

Study design consultation

Analysis support

Report writing guidance

Flexible scheduling

Tailored to your needs

Pricing

Transparent, Flexible Pricing

Choose the support that fits your research needs and budget. All prices include preparation time and follow-up notes.

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Tell us where you currently work and do research

Service Interest
Research Stage

Discuss Your Research Project

Tell us about your research needs and we'll get back to you within 48 hours to arrange an initial consultation.

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