Rhianna O'Brien

Rhianna is a PhD Research Student within the Centre of Research and Education in Forensic Psychology (CORE-FP).

Rhianna completed her BSc in Forensic Psychology at the University of Portsmouth and her MSc in Forensic Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Rhianna currently works with the Probation Service as a Programme Facilitator, delivering accredited interventions for those convicted of general and intimate partner violence.    

Rhianna's primary research interests are in the area of Forensic Psychology and focus on interventions that support survivors and perpetrators of intimate partner violence.

In her PhD she aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Therapeutic Life Story Work when used with children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.   

First Supervisor: Dr Jennifer Storey

Second Supervisor: Afroditi Pina