Yvonne Melia

Yvonne Melia serves as the Programme Director for the Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Staffordshire since January 2025, while also holding the position of Principal Lecturer and Academic Director at Staffordshire University since August 2016. Previous experience includes roles as a Locum Clinical Psychologist at Pulse Community Healthcare and as a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Lead Clinician for the Cambian Group, overseeing complex care services for young people. Additionally, Yvonne has had an extensive tenure at Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust as a Principal Clinical Psychologist, focusing on Looked After Children and adopted children. Early career experiences include serving as a Trainee Clinical Psychologist at Sheffield Care Trust and an Assistant Psychologist with Coventry PCT. Yvonne's educational background is comprised of advanced qualifications in Clinical Psychology and related fields from several esteemed institutions.