Education and training

Dr Riches has the skills and expertise to provide training or education for you or your team. This could include training on innovative therapies, such as virtual reality relaxation and other immersive technology interventions for wellbeing and mental health; positive psychology; cognitive behaviour therapies; and arts and creativity.

Testimonials

“I received Simon’s virtual reality relaxation training. This was a fantastic and engaging experience in an innovative therapy, which I could then apply in clinical settings”

Grace Williams, Trainee Clinical Psychologist

“Simon’s training was really helpful, clear, and thorough - he answered all of my questions and gave really useful tips and suggestions for delivering VR relaxation. As a supervisor, he is supportive and responsive and is always happy to give advice and help with development. I have had nothing but very positive experiences of working with and being supervised by Simon!”

Sarah Nicholson, Assistant Psychologist

“I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and training provided by Dr Simon Riches while I was working on VR research projects as a postgraduate student at King's College London. His expertise, dedication, and innovative mindset have significantly contributed to my interests and research skills and inspired me to seek further professional development as a researcher. I highly recommend Dr Simon Riches for his outstanding leadership in VR research”

Ina Kaleva, Research Assistant

“I was fortunate to have Simon as a supervisor during my doctorate training. It was a pleasure to work with Simon, who is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the benefits of digital mental health. Simon’s expertise and guidance were instrumental in my professional development and increasing my confidence in integrating digital mental health tools, which has hugely benefitted those I have worked with”

Hayley O’Sullivan, Trainee Clinical Psychologist