Kerry’s academic background is in Psychology, and she has spent 15 years working in mental health. More recently Kerry has specialised in psychodermatology, and specifically in hair loss. Kerry’s work has involved developing psychological interventions for those with conditions which affect appearance including self-help, group-based interventions, 1:1 and peer support. Having worked across a number of national charities Kerry has become one of the leading experts in low-intensity interventions and peer support for those with conditions affecting appearance. Kerry now works as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England, a centre for excellence for psychological and interdisciplinary, person-centred research in appearance, visible difference and body image.