Expert Research Supervision
Are you looking for a research supervisor to help oversee your research project? We have supervised hundreds of projects from creation to publication, from individuals, PhD students to organisations undertaking research, evaluation and audit projects. Reach out today for an initial consultation to see if we can help.
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OVERVIEW
What is Research Supervision?
Research supervision is an essential part of undertaking research by having an experienced researcher and expert, either by topic, methodology or both, guide, oversee and inform your research project. It involves ongoing mentorship and guidance through regular, structured meetings, review of drafts including ethics applications and support with publication.
Research supervision also helps with ensuring data collection, analysis and reporting is accurate, compliant and correct. It involves a supportive relationship with an experienced researcher who will provide constructive feedback and developmental guidance and support.
Research Projects We Can Supervise
We can supervise research projects in the healthcare and social sciences field, using human participants and either quantitative or qualitative methods. These include:
Psychology research projects
Mental health research
Neurodiversity research
Research in psychological therapy, including process and outcomes
Research with marginalised populations and intersectionality
LGBTQ+ and transgender studies
Qualitative methodologies, including thematic analysis, IPA and grounded theory
Systematic reviews and critical literature reviews
Who is this for
We can supervise projects inside and outside of academic structures, as we bring expertise of academic standards, ethical processes and publication standards. We also supervise students at BSc, MSc, PhD, DClinPsy and DCounsPsy level as an external supervisor.
Students (BSc, MSc, PhD, doctorate)
Businesses and organisations engaging in research and development with human participants or needing literature reviews
Independent and individual researchers
Clinicians and healthcare professionals completing research, service evaluations and audits in need of supervision
Research teams needing external supervision or oversight
Doctorate in clinical psychology (DClinPsy) students
Doctorate in counselling psychology (DCounsPsy) students
Our research supervision services are suitable for:
What’s included and approach
We have a flexible approach to supervision which starts with developing a clear contract that outlines your needs, expectations and what functions we will perform for you. Supervision is developmental and supportive, not punitive or critical, and is focused on supporting both your learning and ensuring the research is excellent and ultimately publishable in tandem.
Whether you require a one-off research supervision session or an ongoing, project-long supervisor, supervision includes:
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A structured, agreed contract and agenda to focus on your project’s needs and progress monitoring using specific, agreed goals
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Support for meeting ethical standards and methodological excellence
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Support for research question creation and study design
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Support around recruitment, data collection and data management
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Guidance and support through ethics applications
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Guidance and support with data analysis
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Reflexivity support including bracketing, reflective supervision and co-coding
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Systematic literature review guidance and support including search terms, search strategy and co-rating papers
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Identifying quality tools and quality monitoring
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Support with writing up for publication and publishing
Format and costs
Our research supervision services are available online across the whole of the UK and internationally. Sessions cost £150 per meeting which is inclusive of any prep time, though there may be additional costs for reading drafts, editing, and supporting with publication, which would be agreed with you upfront. Email support is provided as part of our engagement at no extra cost.
Process for research supervision
Our process involves an initial enquiry using the form below, after which we will contact you to discuss your project, needs and how we can help. If we both agree to go ahead, we will initially produce a clear contract which agrees what we will do for you, when and for how long we will support you. We will then meet at the agreed frequency and provide supervisory oversight. We regularly seek feedback to ensure supervision is responsive and helpful.
Research & Publications
Publications Library
See some of our published research below, which includes supervised projects from students, trainees, PhDs and research teams.
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2024
Inpatient staff experiences of providing treatment for males with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder: A thematic analysis
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
We interviewed inpatient nursing staff about how they perceive men with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder, and how it shaped their care.
2024
2024
"I got given all these keys": a photovoice study examining master and alternative narratives and nonbinary identity formation in London's queer communities
International Journal of Transgender Health
We explored how nonbinary people's identity is shaped by societal norms and ideas, and how they navigate this.
2023
2026
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Team
Meet the Experts
Dr. Alastair Pipkin
Lead Clinical Psychologist
DClinPsy, HCPC Registered, AFHEA, Dip. Strategic Management and Leadersip
Dr. Pipkin is a registered clinical psychologist, fully accredited cognitive behavioural therapist with the BABCP, an associate fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a registered specialist in the field of gender dysphoria with the UK Equalities Office.
He leads Unlock Psychology Ltd, overseeing the clinical, academic and research services provided. Dr. Pipkin provides diagnostic assessments, academic and research services.
He is an experienced diagnostic assessor of autism, ADHD, gender dysphoria and the range of mental health difficulties. He is also an experienced academic, published researcher and experienced consultant and supervisor for students up to doctorate level. He has led both clinical and academic teams, supervising pre-qualified and qualified practitioner psychologists, masters and doctoral research projects, and overseeing university academic programmes and research teams.
He offers clinical and research supervision, diagnostic assessments, conducts research and leads the academic programmes offered by Unlock Psychology.
"You’re the first supervisor who’s explained things in a way that has really clicked for me. Your feedback is so clear, practical, and easy to follow that I finally feel like I understand exactly what needs to be done and why. It’s genuinely taken a huge weight off my shoulders. Your knowledge is second to none, and you are absolutely worth every penny. I honestly wish I’d found you sooner! I’m really looking forward to continuing to work with you and getting the thesis over the finish line. I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your help so far! It really is appreciated more than you know."
"Alastair is a great teacher and explains things very well then checking back we all are clear and understand and if we have any questions. I am looking to complete a lower level counselling course but then complete a coaching qualification and if there were any courses related to this or they were offered by Alastair / Unlock Psychology I would definitely complete here."
"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."
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
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