Let’s talk about the brain!
Do you want to know why we tick the way we do? Why we can make rational decisions one minute and be overcome by emotion the next? How our brain influences our body and vice versa? How we can impact our own mental health and well-being through our behaviour, thoughts and habits?
You’re in the right place. I offer something for everyone - whether you just want to know a little bit more for your own life, or whether you work with people professionally, I can help.
I’m a psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a PhD and more than 15 years experience in research - from brain imaging to investigating behaviour and social interactions in daily life, I have a breadth of knowledge that enables me to connect the dots between brain and behaviour and communicate the science in accessible ways.
Science should be for everyone - let me bring it to you.
I’m on a mission to bring the science of the mind and brain to the people who need it - join me!
Let me help you see clearly
I could talk about the science of the human mind and brain all day - and I get to do it with people who take this information and turn it into action.
My favorite thing is helping people get their head around how our minds work. Whether you're a therapist, educator, leader, or journalist, if you've ever thought "I wish I understood the science behind this better", that's exactly where I come in. I take the scientific research and help you figure out what it means for your work. No dense academic papers (unless you want to read them!), no oversimplified pop psychology. Just good science, made useful.
I am an expert at linking what we see in our real world interactions to what science tells us about the human mind and brain.
It’s a jungle of information out there - let me help you find a path.
What people are saying…
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"A voice of sound reason based in science whilst acknowledging longstanding cultural practices cutting through the barrage of click bate social media. "
H.H.
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"Thank you so much for your patience, your clear and concise style of teaching and for making me feel that there are no silly questions! Would highly and passionately recommend to any professional who references any neuroscience in their work."
S.R. Behaviour Consultant
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"You did a brilliant job at presenting very specialised scientific knowledge in words and images everybody could understand."
K.P. - psychotherapist, webinar attendee
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"All of this makes me especially grateful to have found your work and others like it—educators who are committed to clear, evidence-based, and clinically useful science. I feel hopeful and excited to continue learning in a way that aligns with both best practices and my ethical values. I look forward to learning more from you."
C.W. MSW, LMSW
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"I love Dr Birthe's teaching style, she is a very clear communicator who welcomes questions. Thank you for making me a better practitioner!"
S.R.
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"The content shared was in a way that was easy to digest. I truly enjoyed it! I walked away interested in how to create psychoeducation for clients about emotions."
K.P.
The Journal Club
Want to become a confident reader of journal papers and regularly engage with science? Sign up to the Journal Club. Each month we meet to discuss one scientific article in depth.
The articles we talk about relate to the psychology of mental health and well-being with the occasional neuroscience paper thrown in. I guide us through the papers and guide the discussion. I point out and explain strengths and weaknesses of each paper.
Knowledge for everyone
My webinars are designed for everyone but make no mistake, they are packed with information. You should definitely have a notepad ready! Whether you want to learn about the science of emotion or find out whether common narratives about the nervous system hold up to scientific scrutiny - you’ll find something here. My teaching style is informal but I can be speedy - it’s ok to press pause to process. Once you have bought access to these webinars they're yours and you can re-watch as often as you’d like.
Invite me to your event!
I like public speaking! There, I said it. Whether it’s an internal training event, conference or a workshop, I am happy to travel to you and teach in person. I can create a bespoke program for you or present one of my popular talks on emotion, social interaction, healthy aging or neuroscience myths.
Please contact me directly for rates and details.