I offer specialist psychological consultation for organisations, brands, media and anyone working on a project that would benefit from expert psychological insight.

I enjoy collaborating on projects that require a skilled clinician’s perspective — whether that’s shaping content, supporting staff wellbeing, advising on emotionally complex topics, or bringing psychological depth to creative or professional projects.

With thousands of therapy hours under my belt, I bring deep clinical experience to every collaboration. I’m highly attuned to people, context, and emotion because that’s the ‘bread and butter’ of my clinical work. I’ve spent years refining how to apply psychology in real-world settings, from trauma therapy to media storytelling.

I regularly provide expert commentary for national press and broadcast media, offering thoughtful, accurate insights on topics ranging from mental health and trauma to travel wellbeing and emotional resilience. Collaborations have included The BBC, The Guardian, Metro, National Geographic and the LA Times. For more, see my in the media page.

Journalists and PR agencies often tell me I’m insightful, easy to brief, and a pleasure to work with. I take pride in contributing to projects and stories that have depth, nuance, and integrity.

If you’re looking for a collaborator who can bring psychological expertise to your feature, campaign, project, or conversation, with warmth, clarity, and care, I’d love to hear from you.

What I can comment and consult on

As a clinical psychologist with a BSc, MSc, and ClinPsyD, I can speak confidently on most topics related to adult mental health and clinical psychology. My specialist areas include:

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety and emotional regulation
• Self-esteem
• Personal growth
• Burnout, resilience and recovery

I also offer expert insight into the psychology of travel, including:

• The psychological benefits of travel
• Travel and mental health
• Wellbeing and emotional resilience on the road
• Travel and relationships
• Navigating travel challenges (e.g. disappointment, anxiety, culture shock)

More than anything, I love being asked to apply psychology in new and unexpected ways. Whether it’s a feature on seasonal rituals, the emotional impact of architecture, or the psychology behind packing lists. Give me a little time to reflect, and I’ll almost always find something meaningful to say.

Collaborator feedback

“Charlotte is my go-to source for input around travel and its social, relational and emotional impacts. She’s quick to respond and her thoughts are reliably insightful”  Sally Howard, travel and social affairs journalist

“Dr. Russell is such a pleasure to work with and she consistently provides astute and nuanced expertise that is relevant and practical for readers.” Rebecca Toy, Freelance Writer

“As a freelance journalist, I have worked with Charlotte on several articles for national publications, and she always brings such great expert insight. She combines professional knowledge with being able to communicate these ideas to a wide audience, and is always a joy to work with.” Caroline Butterwick, Freelance Journalist

“After reading Dr Charlotte Russell’s work and media contributions, I approached her exclusively about collaborating on our national campaign. She was incredibly open from the outset, very approachable and responsive…just a genuine pleasure to work with.  Her insight, contribution, research, and commentary gave real depth and intelligence to the project, providing us with a thoughtful and grounded framework for the campaign. The material she selected was highly relevant and valuable. She brought up aspects of our topic that I wouldn’t have thought of, opening new ways of approaching a familiar yet largely unexplored subject”. Hot House Digital

“When I’m researching and writing a story that touches, even tangentially, on matters of travel, human emotion, and the mind, Dr. Charlotte Russell is the first person I reach out to for thoughtful, expert opinions laced with both science-backed knowledge and a genuine understanding of how and why we move about the world. She’s been an invaluable resource who’s helped to elevate my work, making it more profound and impactful.” – Jeff Bogle, Freelance Writer