Dr Nicola Birdsey

(she/her)

SFHEA MSc BA (Hons) PGCE PGDipRes DClinPsy PhD

2023

• Birdsey, N., McElwee, J., Best, L., Muddle, S. and Vincent, R. 2023. Piloting the Circle of Security Parenting Group with parents of children with a learning disability: An exploratory case study. British Journal of Learning Disabilities 51(4), pp. 565-576. (10.1111/bld.12441)

2022

• Muddle, S., McElwee, J., Vincent, R., Birdsey, N. and Best, L. 2022. Talking with parents of children with learning disabilities: Parents’ ideas about the Circle of Security parenting programme. British Journal of Learning Disabilities 50(1), pp. 19-28. (10.1111/bld.12371)

2021

• Birdsey, N. 2021. “I don’t wanna be mad and sad”: Using individual systemic therapy to help manage anger and low mood in an adult with a learning disability. British Journal of Learning Disabilities 49(2), pp. 179-190. (10.1111/bld.12356)
• Birdsey, N. and Walz, L. 2021. Exploring the concurrent use of standardised and idiographic measures to assess cognitive behavioural therapy in a university student with autistic spectrum condition - a single case experimental design. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist 14, article number: e18. (10.1017/S1754470X21000167)
• Birdsey, N., Scrase, C. and Walz, L. 2021. Consultancy project: Identifying the availability of LD relevant training for psychologists working in learning disability services. The Bulletin of the Faculty of People with Intellectual Disabilities 19(1), pp. 60-67. (10.53841/bpsfpid.2021.19.1.60)
• Birdsey, N., Walz, L. and Scrase, C. 2021. Best practice when working therapeutically with people with learning disabilities: A brief review. The Bulletin of the Faculty of People with Intellectual Disabilities 19(1) (10.53841/bpsfpid.2021.19.1.50)

2020

• Birdsey, N. and Millar, J. F. A. 2020. Cognitive behavioral therapy for foreign accent syndrome: A single-case experimental design. Clinical Case Studies 19(5), pp. 321-338. (10.1177/1534650120936771)
• Birdsey, N. 2020. CBT for anxiety related to parenting a child with a life-limiting neuromuscular condition: a single case study. Clinical Case Studies 20(2), pp. 129-146. (10.1177/1534650120964869)
• Birdsey, N. 2020. Integrating CBT and CFT within a case formulation approach to reduce depression and anxiety in an older adult with a complex mental and physical health history: a single case study. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist 13, article number: e41. (10.1017/S1754470X20000410)
• Birdsey, N. and Kustner, C. 2020. Reviewing the social GRACES: what do they add and limit in systemic thinking and practice?. The American Journal of Family Therapy 49(5), pp. 429-442. (10.1080/01926187.2020.1830731)
• Sabolova, K., Birdsey, N., Stuart-Hamilton, I. and Cousins, A. L. 2020. A cross-cultural exploration of childrens' perceptions of wellbeing: understanding protective and risk factors. Children and Youth Services Review 110, article number: 104771. (10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.104771)

2019

• Birdsey, N. 2019. Cognitive behavioural therapy for foreign accent syndrome. Presented at: Bath 2019: BABCP 47th Annual Conference and Workshops, Bath, 3-5 September 2019.
• Birdsey, N. 2019. Circle of Security intervention for parents of children with a learning disability. Presented at: University of Bath Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Research Conference., Bath, UK, June 2019.

2018

• Birdsey, N., Best, L., Bennert, K., Shilling, H. and Brammer, F. 2018. Learning to work with children with a learning disability. Presented at: British Psychological Society Experts By Experience Conference, Bristol, UK, December 2018.

2016

• McInnes, K. and Birdsey, N. 2016. Teachers' and children's perceptions of play. Presented at: 6th Froebel Network Conference, Canterbury, UK, 26-28 June 2014.
• Birdsey, N. 2016. Assessment practices in the UK: Understanding how and why competent children are struggling to meet expected standards. Presented at: ICEME 2016: International Conference on Education Measurement and Evaluation, Manila, Philippines, 21-23 September 2016.
• Birdsey, N. 2016. Assessment practices in the UK: Understanding how and why competent children are struggling to meet expected standards. Presented at: ICEME 2016: International Conference on Education Measurement and Evaluation, Manila, Philippines, 21-23 September 2016.
• Birdsey, N. 2016. Understanding the comorbidity of ADHD and attachment disorders: implications for diagnosis and treatment. Presented at: 15th international Conference on Medical, Medicine and Health Sciences, Hong Kong, Sept 2016. University of South Wales

2015

• Birdsey, N. and McInnes, K. 2015. A comparison of teachers' and children's perceptions of play. Presented at: International Play Conference, Malmo, Sweden, August 2015.
• Birdsey, N. 2015. Creating learning contexts that afford greater resilience to educational underachievement: a socio-cultural exploration of the situated learning experiences of central and peripheral learners. Presented at: British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Belfast, Sept 2015. Cardiff University

2014

• Al Said, T. T., Hamilton, I. S. and Birdsey, N. 2014. Prevalence of behavioral and emotional problems among Omani children as predicted by some demographic variables. Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies 8(4), pp. 587-595. (10.24200/jeps.vol8iss4pp587-595)
• McInnes, K. and Birdsey, N. 2014. Understanding play: The perceptions of children, adolescents, parents and teachers. In: Barnett, L. ed. Play of individuals and Societies. Brill, pp. 105-116., (10.1163/9781848883277_012)
• Prince, J., Birdsey, N., Shewring, L., Austin, J., McInnes, K. and Roderique-Davies, G. 2014. Attitudes to parenting practices and child discipline. Project Report. Welsh Government.
• McInnes, K. and Birdsey, N. 2014. A comparison of teachers and children's perceptions of play and the implications for early years classroom practice. Presented at: The 19th IPA World Conference, Access to Play, Istanbul, Turkey, 20-23 May 2014.

2013

• McInnes, K. and Birdsey, N. 2013. Defining play: the perceptions of children, adolescents, parents and professionals. Presented at: 2nd Global Conference: Making Sense of Play, Oxford, 22 July - 24 July 2013 Presented at Barnett, L. A. ed.Play of Individuals and Societies. University of South Wales pp. 105-116., (10.1163/9781848883277_012)
• Bint Turki Al Said, T., Birdsey, N. and Stuart-Hamilton, I. 2013. Psychometric properties of bar-on emotional quotient inventory youth version among Omani xhildren. International Journal of Learning Management Systems 1(2), pp. 13-24. (10.12785/ijlms/010202)
• Al Said, T. B. T., Stuart-Hamilton, I. and Birdsey, N. 2013. Effectiveness of an intervention program for increasing emotional intelligence and decreasing emotional and behavioural problems of fourth grade pupils in the sultanate of Oman. Journal of American Arabic Academy for Sciences and Technology 4(8), pp. 153-181. (10.12816/0015330)
• Birdsey, N. and Crowley, K. 2013. Engaging children in play therapy research. Presented at: International Play Therapy Conference: Play in practice: Utilising, evaluating, and reflecting on the therapeutic use of play, Dublin, Jun 2013. University of South Wales

2012

• Al Said, T. T., Birdsey, N. and Stuart-Hamilton, I. 2012. Development and validation of a behavioural and emotional problem scale for Omani children. Menoufia Scientific Journal 1(1), pp. 1-40.
• Birdsey, N., Waycott, L. and Machi, M. 2012. Play therapy: theory, practice and research. Presented at: 18th European Association for Psychotherapy Conference: Promoting mental health in Europe, Valencia, Jun 2012. University of South Wales

2011

• Birdsey, N. and McInnes, K. 2011. Child-centred play therapy in action. Presented at: Presentation at Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Hong Kong, China, April 2011.
• Birdsey, N. and Waycott, L. 2011. Exploring the effectiveness of play therapy in enhancing children's wellbeing. Presented at: 18th International Play Association World Conference, May 2011.
• Birdsey, N. and Waycott, L. 2011. Communicating with children using play and the creative arts techniques. Presented at: 18th International Play Association World Conference, Cardff, May 2011. USW

2010

• Clack, G., Crowley, K., Waycott, L., Prince, J. and Birdsey, N. 2010. Childcare practitioners’ knowledge and perceptions of play therapy. British Journal of Play Therapy 6(1), pp. 19-34.
• Noblett, N., Birdsey, N. and Pilgrim, A. 2010. Tackling bullying in personal and social education in schools. Presented at: Education Research Symposium, Pontypridd, October 2010.

2007

• Birdsey, N. 2007. Underachieving locales: A socio-cultural perspective on pupil motivation.. Presented at: British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, London, UK, September 2007.

2003

• Crozier, W. R. and Birdsey, N. 2003. Shyness, sensation seeking and birth-order position. Personality and Individual Differences 35(1), pp. 127-134. (10.1016/s0191-8869(02)00146-0)