Dr Tara, Psychology Broadcaster, Presenter and Media Expert
Dr Tara Quinn is an established media expert on radio, TV and print and online publications globally. She is an accomplished live broadcaster and able to discuss anything relating to mental health, wellbeing and human behaviour.
Series 1: 6. Traitors winner Leanne Quigley and Dr Tara talk coping with parental anxiety (39 mins)
Wild Reckoning – A new 16 part series for BBC1 where Dr Tara is an expert on the show helping people overcome difficulties in their relationship while out in nature.
Talking seasonal affective changes with BBC Sunday Morning live team Sunday 16th November 2025.
Talking about the psychology behind the use of reading apps and paywalls with Harry Kind.
BBC Morning Live, Scam Special, November 2024
Interview for BBC South East, reflecting on the pandemic 5 years on
A discussion on the psychology of apologising. Why we may find it hard to apologise and how to be authentic.
dubai eye – The Agenda
Dr Tara appears around 42 mins into the episode
In this episode we explore exactly why money and ADHD can clash, find out what can help, and take a look at how to build systems that could work for you.
Pension Confident Podcast
In this kōrero, Dr. Tara Quinn, a seasoned counselling psychologist, shares her journey into the field of psychology, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices and the need for public awareness regarding mental health services.
Tall Poppy Talk
This week, Rachel is joined by Dr Tara Quinn Cirillo, to talk to us about ‘head girl energy’ – that perfectionism many of us experience – and how we deal with it better.
Teenagers and young adults are increasingly turning to TikTok and Instagram to self-diagnose autism and ADHD. That’s according to the British Psychological Society. It’s thought that frustration with waiting times for children and adolescent mental health services is making teenagers turn to social media.
We all know friendship is priceless, but navigating social circles where some people are a lot better off than others may be a minefield.
Pension Confident Podcast
My guests today are Dr Emma Cotterill and Dr Tara Quinn. Emma and Tara are both experienced psychologists and together they’ve written a book
The Insight Podcast
Media Links and References
Cold weather supresses the urge to hydrate
The psychology behind making your New Year health and fitness resolutions stick has been revealed by phycologist Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo who aims to introduce fun into fitness
Where do you go to check in? Did you remember to register? Who are you going to talk to when you get inside?
Association Meetings International
Fancy language or not, sorry remains the hardest word for a reason, says Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo, a registered psychologist and associate fellow of the British Psychological Society.
The Guardian
Unlocked is the new voice of residential living—sharp, global, and unapologetically ambitious.
Created for those who are shaping the future of the sector, Unlocked delivers powerful perspectives, cutting-edge market intelligence, and stories that challenge the status quo.
Whether it’s ordering that interesting-sounding dish or taking a tour of a historic site, travel offers the chance to experience new things.
Stylist
Students in Spain, the UK, the Netherlands and Portugal are experiencing mental health challenges.
Nido Living / GSL
Dr Wendy Suzuki has dished out an unexpected explanation for why you might wake up feeling off even when ‘nothing’s obviously wrong’.
The Mirror, US
Nido Living has raised concerns by students concerning affordability, studying, and making friends – which are fuelling an increase in the probability of ‘burnout’ amongst the 18 to 25 age group.
pbsa news
This is the Conversation Starter Project, where participants ‘walk and talk’ each week in the town of Horsham, West Sussex.
happiful
Are you an introverted parent to extroverted children? Are they the life and soul of the party when you’d prefer to stay at home? Psychologist Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo joins to give tips.
BBC Radio 4, Woman’s Hour
Journalist Rebecca Wilcox is live from the BBC Scam Safe roadshow in Carlisle…
BBC One
Trying out a selection of five-minute ‘microgains’ – tiny habits that stack up to boost mood, reduce stress and improve overall wellbeing.
Stylist
We all experience loss throughout our lives, yet finding the right words to say to a grieving loved one can often feel difficult.
Liz Earle Wellbeing
You’ve likely heard of the “winter arc” but if you haven’t…
refinery29
Getting the plan out of the group chat is only half the battle
Cosmopolitan
How to survive the season – with mood-lifters, skin-savers, life-changing layers, and ways to have fun in the rain.
The Guardian
Incertidumbre, nervios, dudas de cara a cómo estudiar y socializar a la vez… Pero hay pautas que podemos seguir para ayudarlos a iniciar el curso mucho más tranquilos
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Constantly looking for clients, dealing with loneliness and uncertainty, can lead to significant anxiety for freelance journalists.
International Journalists Network
Nido’s Wellbeing Partner, Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo highlights five behavioural signs to watch out for, alongside advice to share with students to allow them to offer support to other students and their friends.
pbsa news
Holly Willoughby needs to, “not put a timescale on moving forward,” following the sentencing of Gavin Plumb for plotting to kidnap, rape and murder her, according to adversity psychologist Dr. Tara Quinn-Cirillo.
Express
A brief chit chat about the weather was once a British staple, but now 88 percent of Brits under the age of forty, now find small talk difficult and awkward.
Yorkshire Times
A powerful poem and accompanying video has been released by acclaimed poet, George the Poet, celebrating the power of buses as a central pillar of local communities around the UK.
ATV Today
Online analysis has revealed that there have been over eight million posts in 2024 alone about ‘burning fat quickly’ on TikTok.
Mirror.co.uk
No longer are freshers’ week vodka discounts the prime concern of recent cohorts, but social inclusivity and wellbeing have taken over, and health and security too when it comes to the parents’ concerns.
pbsa news / Nido Living
Monday is the worst day of the week, right? Even if you love your job, most of us struggle to crawl out of bed after a weekend off.
Cosmopolitan
Videos of young people losing their jobs raise concerns among employers
The Telegraph
Vinted, Depop: love y’all – but how come users have gotten rude AF?
Cosmopolitan
From talking about sex to making you lie down: top practitioners on what’s true and what’s not
The Guardian
Over-65s are splitting up like never before. But what if you still love each other and want to hang on to what you’ve built together?
The Guardian
Talking about money benefits all of us — and we need to do it more. Join the conversation with Worth More, our 2024 guide to better finances, from navigating savings, debt and relationships to negotiating pay raises and, above all, investing in yourself.
refinery29
Videos of young people losing their jobs raise concerns among employers
The Telegraph
This weekend, news broke that 37-year-old Ryan Johnston had been jailed for the crime, which occurred on the Piccadilly Line on a Sunday morning in February 2020, in front of other passengers.
metro
“It’s become a treat to myself to spend Christmas alone, having a couple of days completely to myself,” says Rachel, a 32-year-old nurse. It might sound odd to some, but for Rachel, saying no to her partner and family is a wholehearted choice — and one that she enjoys, at that.
Refinery29
You wake up feeling drained, lethargic, fuzzy-headed – perhaps even a little nauseous – but you didn’t drink last night, and you don’t think you’ve been struck down by a virus. So, what could be going on?
Women’sHealth
Do you get nervous about contributing in work meetings? Two experts share how to speak up and be heard.
Stylist
Wellbeing and sustainability are increasingly at the forefront of international students’ minds, but what impact do these values have on their choice when it comes to finding student accommodation, and what are providers doing to meet these modern needs?
The Pie News
Starting a new role? Here’s how to make sure you get going on the right track.
Stylist
If you’ve experienced a loss (or know someone who has), pick up one of these books about grief, which offer comfort and hope in the midst of pain.
Reader’s Digest
Feeling overwhelmed is normal when someone is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We ask the experts & those living with the condition how loved ones can support them day to day
Boots
Child psychologists have told Newsround that young people are using social media like TikTok to find out if they’re autistic, dyslexic or have ADHD. These are all conditions that affect the brain, and the way people see and communicate with the world around them.
The BBC
We all know the classic techniques to help curb anxiety: box breathing, being in nature, body scan meditation. But in reality, it can be hard to jump to a tool box when spiralling down an anxious pathway. And, when you come out of the other side of a particularly anxious episode, it’s hard to work out what to do next.
Metro
Many people have seen their mental health suffer as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and the cost of living crisis. However, accessing help may be difficult, with often long waiting times, and paying for support is out of reach for many people.
The Guardian
The firm’s chief executive on how it is helping students make ends meet and where the sector is heading.
Property Week (requires a login)
It’s totally normal to compare yourself to others when working out, but it can have a detrimental impact on your mental health and enjoyment.
Stylist
It’s the age of decanting – never before have household perfectionists removed so many things from packages only to put them in other packages. Extreme tidiness is a modern obsession. But is it healthy?
The Guardian
The cost-of-living crisis is affecting us all. While it might be a sky high energy bill or eye-watering supermarket shop that stung you first, as the economic crisis sees no signs of improving, rising prices are now impacting every area of our lives.
Women’s Health
How many times do you remember a politician saying sorry? Us neither. Ahead, Eve Livingston explores why this is such a common trait among people in power, and whether behavioural redemption is a real possibility.
Stylist
In the media
Huffington Post
A piece in Metro
Glamour Magazine
Navigating the Pandemic so far There is evidence that the pandemic has impacted significantly on the emotional wellbeing of women, especially those of us who are parents. Research by The Mental Health Foundation has found that women are more likely to shoulder the higher proportion of child caring responsibilities and managing this in addition to
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