Personal profile
Biography
Research interests
Motivational Interviewing
Human givens therapy
Achievement motivation
Mental health in schools
How children access their right to play
The efficacy of therapeutic interventions with children and young people
Supervision
Adolescent literacy
The role of the educational psychologist in working with young people ageed 16-25
Student assessment, feedback and participation
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate in Educational Psychology, The University of Manchester
1 Sept 2001 → 31 Aug 2005
Award Date: 15 Dec 2005
Areas of expertise
- BF Psychology
- LB1501 Primary Education
- LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Policy@Manchester
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Motivational interviewing in service delivery: a systematic literature review of organisational factors affecting implementation
Brockbank, C. & Atkinson, C., 1 Jan 2026, In: Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Literature review › peer-review
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Adolescent cannabis use - motives, frequency and consequences: a systematic literature review
Humphreys, J. & Atkinson, C., 7 Feb 2025, In: Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Use.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An exploratory study of teachers’ beliefs and practices around loss of playtime as a sanction
Khan, M. & Atkinson, C., 11 Sept 2025, In: Educational and Child Psychology. 42, 3, p. 106-121Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Consultation policies in UK local authority educational psychology services: a scoping review of practice 2025
Royle , B. & Atkinson, C., 7 Apr 2025, In: Educational Psychology in Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effective components of integrated motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy for lifestyle behaviour change: a modified Delphi study
Barrett, S., Begg, S., Dunford, A. R., O’Halloran, P., Breckon, J., Denniss, E., Rodda, K., Hardcastle, S., Marshall, P. W., Anstiss, T., Kwasnicka, D., Bohman, B., Atkinson, C., Taylor, N. F., Randall, C., Greaves, C., Hall, K., Kunstler, B., Lakerveld, J. & Goodwin, D. & 5 others, , 3 Nov 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 22, 1, 135 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 1 Oral presentation
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Developments in Motivational Interviewing – how have these affected practice?
Atkinson, C. (Discussant)
22 Jun 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Research
Impacts
Press/Media
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Supporting the mental health of young people in schools
21/02/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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School pupils work with university experts to promote mental health
11/01/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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Student wellbeing ambassadors help devise school mental health strategy
11/01/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media