Kai Manchester MSc

MSc Psychology Graduate • GMBPsS • FREC 3 Certified • Background in Safety-Critical Operations & Applied Mental Health • Research interests: Extreme Environments & Space Psychology • Sci-fi & Space Enthusiast 🚀

York, England, United Kingdom

About

I am a Psychology MSc graduate with a background in applied mental health and a growing focus on human performance in extreme and high-demand environments. My experience has developed strong communication, ethical decision-making, and resilience-focused skills, alongside research and project work. My MSc dissertation explored psychological factors relevant to space travel, including adaptation to isolation and uncertainty. I am now seeking opportunities within the space sector where psychological insight can support human performance, wellbeing, and mission success. I am particularly interested in roles related to human factors, research support, and psychologically informed operational environments.

Experience

  • Integrative Counsellor | Clinical Supervisor | Equine Therapist at Kai Manchester Therapy | Equerapy
    Jan 2021 - Jan 2026 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    Founder & Integrative Therapist | Private Practice Established and managed a private therapy practice providing specialized integrative counselling and equine-assisted therapy (EAP) to a diverse client base. Specialise in anxiety disorders, with a focus on Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), delivering evidence-based interventions to improve emotional regulation and well-being. Provide clinical supervision to qualified counsellors and trainees, focusing on ethical practice, therapeutic intervention strategies, and professional development.

  • Armed Security Officer & First Responder at Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas
    Sep 2007 - Aug 2016 · 9 yrs

    Managed safety and critical incident response within a high-pressure, high-volume environment. Provided armed response and primary medical coverage, delivering life-saving interventions and dynamic risk mitigation to ensure public safety and operational continuity.