MSc Psychology · Registered Mental Health Nurse
Understand psychology.
Don't just memorise it.
Tutoring for undergraduate and postgraduate students working through theories, key studies, and the essays that tie it all together — one topic at a time, at the pace that actually gets it to stick.
- Enhanced DBS in place
- Fully online, via Teams or Zoom
- MSc Psychology — The Open University, 2013
- PG Cert, Person-Centred Counselling — University of East Anglia, 2015
- Specialist Mentor, higher education — supporting students with mental health difficulties, 2016–2019
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health) — NMC registered, 20+ years' clinical experience
About
Hi, I'm James
Alongside an MSc in Psychology — my own dissertation looked at memory and the ageing brain — I'm a Registered Mental Health Nurse with over 20 years' clinical experience. Between 2016 and 2019 I worked as a specialist mentor for university and postgraduate students with mental health difficulties: building an individual plan for each student, breaking a module down into manageable targets, and reviewing progress every session. That's the same approach I bring to tutoring now. Psychology is at its best when someone takes the time to explain how the theories fit together, and why the classic studies still matter — that's what I love most about teaching it.
Sessions run entirely online via Teams or Zoom, with a shared whiteboard and screen-sharing for working through readings and essay drafts together, so distance isn't a barrier. Each plan is tailored to the module, course, or dissertation a student is actually working on.
“Every student's sticking point is different. My job is to turn it into a clear, realistic plan — reviewed every session — so they leave each one more confident than they arrived.”
Getting started
How sessions work
A short, low-pressure process before anything is booked or paid for.
Get in touch
Send a quick note about what you're studying and where you're stuck, by email.
Free 15-minute call
So the first paid session starts on the right topic, not a generic recap of the syllabus.
A tailored plan
A short list of what we'll cover and in what order, agreed before the first session.
Regular sessions
Usually weekly, via Teams or Zoom, with a quick check-in against the plan as you go.
Specialisms
Where sessions tend to focus
Any psychology module is fair game, but these are the topics students most often book for.
Mental Health & Abnormal Psychology
Diagnosis, therapeutic approaches, and the theory behind them — taught by a practising mental health nurse.
Cognitive Psychology
Memory, attention, and perception, alongside the studies that back each theory.
Social Psychology
Group behaviour, conformity, and the classic — and contested — studies behind them.
Developmental Psychology
Attachment theory, child development, and psychology across the lifespan.
Essay & Exam Technique
Structuring an argument, using evidence correctly, and answering the question actually asked.
Dissertation Support
From proposal and literature review through to write-up — informed by completing my own MSc dissertation on memory and the ageing brain.
Rates
Simple, per-session pricing
No subscriptions — pay for the sessions you book.
| Session | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free intro call | 15 minutes | £0 |
| Single session | 60 minutes | £40 |
| Block of 5 sessions | 60 minutes each | £160 (save 20%) |
Rates shown are for undergraduate and postgraduate tutoring. Payment by bank transfer, due after each session.
FAQ
Good questions to have answers to
Do sessions run online or in person? +
Online only, via Teams or Zoom, with a shared whiteboard and screen-sharing for readings and essay drafts — so location isn't a barrier anywhere in the UK.
Which courses do you cover? +
Undergraduate and postgraduate psychology modules, including dissertation support. Mention your exact course or module when you enquire and we'll confirm fit.
Can I book a single session, or do I need to commit to a block? +
Single sessions are available — you don't need to commit to anything upfront. Blocks are there for students who know they want regular support and prefer the saving.
How do I pay? +
Bank transfer, with details sent after the intro call and payment due after each session.
What's your safeguarding policy? +
As a currently practising NHS Registered Mental Health Nurse, an enhanced DBS check and NMC registration are already in place, and can be shown on request.
Get in touch
Email James
Tell James what you're studying and where you're stuck, and he'll reply personally to arrange a free intro call.
Just send a short email — your course or module, your level of study, and what you'd like help with.
Email James