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Biography
Research Interests broadly involve empowerment, growth and transformation experiences in individuals- using counselling, pedagogy and/or supervision. I am interested in research that explores change and embraces holistic health elements within life and in relation to a range of experiences/diagnoses and roles.
Education/Academic qualification
Integrative Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy Supervision
Award Date: 1 Mar 2019
Programme Leadership in the UK in Higher Education Institutions CELT Level 7, Manchester Metropolitan University
Award Date: 15 May 2015
Master, MA PGDip PGCert Counselling, University of Manchester
Award Date: 30 Aug 2008
Post-Graduate certificate in Special Educational Needs.
Award Date: 1 May 2004
Advanced Counselling Studies, University Centre Stockport
Award Date: 2 Jun 2003
Qualified Teacher Status and Induction completion, Department for Education
Award Date: 1 Aug 2002
PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University
Award Date: 31 Jul 2001
Bachelor, BSc Hons Psychology, University of Greater Manchester
Award Date: 31 Jul 1998
External positions
Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Counselling Supervisor Yellow Rose Counselling
2016 → …
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 5 Gender Equality -
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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What Evidence Exists on the Effectiveness of Psychotherapy for Trauma-Related Distress? A Scoping Review
Shiel, E., Connor, Z., Downes, M., Bailey-Shaw, A., Hemingway, S., Walters, C. & Kola-Palmer, S., 4 Dec 2025, In: Healthcare (Switzerland). 13, 23, 13 p., 3180.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Higher education students: barriers to engagement; psychological alienation theory, trauma and trust: a systematic review
Jones , C. & Nangah, Z., 1 Apr 2021, In: Perspectives: Policy and Practice in Higher Education. 25, 2, p. 62-71 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Counsellors could use their counselling skills and knowledge of theories to “indirectly” support volunteers and practitioners working with children and young people
Connor, Z. & Randall , S., 1 Jun 2018, BACP Children, Young People and Families 2 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Re-thinking children's well-being and inclusion in practice
Nangah, Z. & Mills, G., 5 Mar 2015, Inclusion and Early Years Practice . Brodie , K. & Savage , K. (eds.). 1st ed. London : Routledge, p. 93-115 23 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Student research development on a foundation degree in Working with Children and Young People and BA (Hons) Childhood Studies at Stockport College, UK
Connor, Z., 2 Sept 2013, Case Studies of Research Based Curricula in College Based Higher Education (CBHE). Healey, M., Jenkins, A. & Lea, J. (eds.). Advance HEResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other chapter contribution
Open Access
Activities
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External Examiner - FDSc and BA Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Skills
Connor, Z. (Participant)
11 Mar 2026 → …Activity: Other activity types › Other
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Professional Psychology PGDip/MA Counselling Children in Schools
Connor, Z. (Participant)
17 Feb 2022Activity: Other activity types › External Co-supervision
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External Examiner
Connor, Z. (Other)
2020 → 2025Activity: Other activity types › External Co-supervision
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Developing a collaborative book project on higher education pedagogy (Journal)
Connor, Z. (Reviewer)
Feb 2019Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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British Psychological Society (External organisation)
Connor, Z. (Member)
2019Activity: Membership types › Membership of a Society or Institute