Dr Tara, Psychology Media Expert

Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo 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.

A video — Dr Tara Quinn Cirillo on BBC Breakfast

How Loneliness Affects Health — Watch the interview on NTD TV

Dr Tara on Sky News discussing ADHD — Dr Tara on Sky News (1h 10min)

Dr Tara Quinn on NTD News — Micro Gains Book on NTD News

Dr Tara on NTD TV talking about popcorn brain — Interview on NTD TV

Dr Tara on a short BBC Documentary — Watch the short documentary on the BBC

Dr Tara on Talk TV discussing social anxiety — Dr Tara on Talk TV (1h 39min)

Dr Tara on BBC News — Talking about grief

Dr Tara Quinn Cirillo with Trisha Goddard — Dr Tara with Trisha Goddard

Contact Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo of Horsham PsychologyContact Dr Tara

Her media work allows me to reach a wider audience and use the principles of psychology and her extensive experience to discuss and explain concepts in an easily accessible format to an audience. Her aim is to promote emotional health and the normalisation of mental health issues. She have spoken extensively on managing adversity throughout the pandemic.

Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo is a regular guest on many different shows and publications and has become known for her ability to produce clear and accessible content for audiences.

She is a regular guest on BBC TV, NTD USA BBC World Service Radio, BBC Channel Islands, the Midnight Medic with Colin Murray on BBC 5 Live, Talk TV with Trisha Goddard and BBC Radio London, Sussex, Berkshire as well as the Telegraph, Huffington Post and Psychologies Magazine and many many more.

Please feel free to contact me to discuss any media related needs.

Podcast Appearances

Dr Tara Quinn on Tall Poppy Talk Podcast

Understanding our Brain’s Protective Mechanism & identifying Mental Health micro gains with Dr. Tara Quinn

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

S2 E5 : Head Girl Energy

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.

Sky News daily podcast with Dr Tara and Niall Paterson

ADHD: Why teenagers are using TikTok to self-diagnose

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.

E27: The cost of friendship with Dr. Tara Quinn-Cirillo, Niaz Azad and Brooke Day

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

#122 | Mental health microgains, stop the overwhelm, mindset & more | Tara Quinn & Emma Cotterill

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

¿ Cómo ayudar a tu hijo a despegar en la Universidad? 4 consejos clave para padres

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
¡HOLA!

7 effective strategies for managing anxiety as a freelance journalist

Constantly looking for clients, dealing with loneliness and uncertainty, can lead to significant anxiety for freelance journalists.
International Journalists Network

Nido’s Wellbeing Partner shares tips on International friendship day

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

Traumatised Holly Willoughby is issued six-word plea in order to move on from trial

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

5 Tips For Mastering The Art Of Small Talk

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

George the Poet releases ‘ode to the bus’ poem

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

Quick fix weight loss videos on social media soars

Online analysis has revealed that there have been over eight million posts in 2024 alone about ‘burning fat quickly’ on TikTok.
Mirror.co.uk

Student wellbeing support doesn’t have to be complicated

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

Do you struggle with the Sunday scaries? You’re not the only one

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

The Gen Z workers filming themselves being laid off to ‘one-up’ their bosses

Videos of young people losing their jobs raise concerns among employers
The Telegraph

Everyone is suddenly… kind of unhinged on secondhand shopping sites

Vinted, Depop: love y’all – but how come users have gotten rude AF?
Cosmopolitan

No, it’s not all your mother’s fault! And 10 other myths about going to therapy, busted

From talking about sex to making you lie down: top practitioners on what’s true and what’s not
The Guardian

True romance: how to keep the love alive when you retire

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

two friends enjoying coffee while walking

Why The “F*ck It” Mentality Is Harming Friendship

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

Doctor won’t take your pain seriously? These are the key words and phrases that’ll make them sit up and listen…

Phillippa Lee’s symptoms, including chronic pain and fatigue, were trivialised and dismissed for more than 30 years before she was finally diagnosed with a degenerative genetic disease.
Mail Online

How to tell if you are stressed or anxious – and why it matters

The terms are often used confused. It pays to know the difference and treat them accordingly say the experts
The Telegraph

How was a woman raped on the Tube? Every person has been a bystander

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

Feeling Tired? Say No To Festive Plans Like These Women Have

“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

young adult black woman with emotional hangover

Emotional hangovers are a real phenomenon. So, how can you reduce their impact?

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

Meeting anxiety: here’s how to feel more confident about speaking up

Do you get nervous about contributing in work meetings? Two experts share how to speak up and be heard.
Stylist

Sustainability, wellbeing and students’ evolving expectations of PBSAs

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

11 things you should do in your first month at a new job

Starting a new role? Here’s how to make sure you get going on the right track.
Stylist

12 Books About Grief That Offer Comfort and Healing

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

How to help someone with ADHD: 6 ways to support a loved one

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

TikTok shouldn’t be used to diagnose ADHD or dyslexia, say psychologists

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

Anxiety aftercare: What real people do next after a panic attack

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

How to look after your mental health without spending a fortune

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

Q&A: Nido’s Gardner on PBSA’s prospects in cost-of-living crisis

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)

How to stop comparing yourself to others in the gym (from women who have done it)

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 a control thing: why are we so fascinated by super-organised homes?

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

Beauty products are more expensive than ever: Here’s how it’s affecting women

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

Why don’t politicians ever apologise? The behavioural psychology of (not) saying sorry

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