BSc(Hons) MRes, PhD and CPsychol

Dr Kellyn has over 30 years’ experience in health and social care. She studied psychology at the University of Portsmouth and gained her PhD at the University of Southampton, and is a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor. She is the founder of the charity The Dementia Care Hub and WISER Health and Social Care Ltd trading as Dr Kellyn, providing education, coaching and consultancy, transforming dementia care for those working professionally or experiencing dementia personally.

She is an expert trainer in Material Citizenship, a psychosocial model of relational care, and We Care Dementia Care, an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy coaching programme for family members of people living with dementia. Dr Kellyn has worked with universities the London School of Economics and Political Science, and more recently, the University of Oxford, on a dementia based research project exploring the use of AI in dementia care.

Dr Kellyn works with other academics and clinicians to provide knowledge mobilisation, who work on bringing educational programmes to both the public and professionals in an accessible way.

We offer education in three main formats:

  • Development Sessions

  • Training Programmes 

  • Speaking Engagements

The content, format and duration are adaptable. Whether it’s an hour-long recorded lecture for 200 people delivered online or a facilitated small-group workshop, we can tailor our content to your audience and context. 

We currently offer training in the following key themes:

  • Material Citizenship Model of Relational Care

  • We Care Dementia Care

We can also write new content on request and source different expert trainers as needed.

Dr Kellyn also provides 1-on-1 coaching to clients.

To discuss how Dr Kellyn can support your business, contact us at info@drkellyn.co.uk

Meet Dr Kellyn

Keep in touch!

  • "I feel more professional, knowledgeable able to cope with what's to come." 

    Partner of loved one living with dementia

  • I've learned how to approach situations in a more constructive way. I feel less self-guilt.

    Wife of a dementia patient

  • "I thoroughly enjoyed it will miss it now it's over. Thank you so much Dr Kellyn!"

  • "Always useful to learn new things and new tools "

    Son of dementia patient

  • "It made me examine my motives. It made me realise the importance of self care. It gave me strategies. It is good to share a common experience."

    Daughter of dementia patient

GUIDED BY OUR VAlUES

All

that we do is

Grounded by integrity and empathy

We provide compassionate dementia care, respecting individual needs and experiences. Upholding high integrity, ethics, transparency, and respect in all interactions.

Built on a strong and respected foundation of expertise

We excel in dementia care with quality support and guidance based on researched knowledge.

Always seeking to innovate and improve

We embrace creativity and innovation in our approach to dementia care, sharing new strategies to improve outcomes and enhance the lives of those affected by the disease.

Empowering and finding the strength in everyone

We empower those affected by dementia with tools, resources, and support to navigate the disease confidently.