Research
Understanding the mind at sea
Evidence-based study of the psychological realities of seafaring life — the work that keeps the support offered here grounded in real crew experience, not land-based assumptions.
Understanding the mind at sea
Alongside clinical work, I study the psychological realities of seafaring life. My current research interests focus on creating psychologically safe working environments, preventing seafarer bullying, harassment, and discrimination, preventing fatigue, and improving seafarer wellbeing and psychological performance — including through the introduction of psychoeducation in Maritime Education and Training institutions. This research keeps the support offered here grounded in evidence and shaped by the experiences of real crew, not land-based assumptions.
Psychologically safe working environments
How trust, respect, and open communication onboard create a psychologically safe workplace — and why it protects crew mental health, reduces turnover, and improves safety outcomes.
Preventing bullying, harassment & discrimination
Identifying and preventing bullying, harassment, and discrimination at sea: the dynamics that allow it, its impact on crew wellbeing, and the shipboard culture and reporting structures that stop it.
Preventing fatigue & improving wellbeing
The psychological toll of irregular watch patterns, interrupted sleep, and long contracts — and practical, evidence-based ways to protect rest, reduce fatigue, and improve seafarer wellbeing and psychological performance.
Psychoeducation in Maritime Education & Training
Introducing psychoeducation into Maritime Education and Training (MET) institutions — equipping future seafarers with the psychological knowledge and self-care skills to sustain performance and resilience across their careers.
Isolation & life away from home
How long separations from family and familiar support networks shape mood, resilience, and relationships over a full contract cycle.
Evidence-based practice
Every resource and session on this hub draws on established clinical research, adapted to the realities of shipboard life.
Confidentiality & RGPD: Sessions conducted as part of this research project are recorded under strict confidentiality conditions, in full compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (RGPD). Participation is voluntary, informed consent is always obtained, and no identifying data is ever published. Sessions conducted for this research purpose are free of charge. Your privacy is protected by law.