United Kingdom
Dr. Melissa ‘Mel’ Morrison, also known as ‘ The Sporty Ed Psych’, is a HCPC-registered Educational and Child Psychologist based in Birmingham, UK. With a strong commitment to equity in education, she works to ensure that all children and young people have the opportunity to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially regardless of background or circumstance. Dr. Mel brings a distinctive and dynamic approach to her work, integrating her expertise in educational psychology with principles from sports and performance psychology. She is particularly passionate about using insights from elite sport to enhance mental resilience, motivation, and holistic development in children and young people. Her academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with Sociology from the University of Leicester (2:1), a First-Class Master’s degree in Applied Psychology, and a Doctorate in Applied Educational and Child Psychology from the University of Birmingham. Beyond her professional life, Dr. Mel is an active strength and functional fitness 'everyday athlete', training at MSC Performance in Birmingham and a Cuban salsa enthusiast. She brings energy, authenticity, and an evidence-informed perspective to every engagement, making her a compelling speaker on topics including youth development, motivation, resilience, inclusion in education, and the psychology of performance. Dr Mel is available to speak, run workshops, or deliver bespoke packages in the UK, USA, and UAE, covering the sport-informed topics outlined above or tailored areas in psychology shaped to meet the needs of your organisation or event. She approaches every engagement with humility and a genuine desire to contribute meaningfully, sharing insights that help create environments where children and young people can truly flourish. Thesis: The perceptions of adolescent girls of the relationship between sports based extra curricular activities and their wellbeing. Instagram: _melissamorrison193 Contact email for speaking engagements: [email protected]
'The Sporty Ed Psych'