top of page
Organized Desk

ABOUT

Dr Sarah Atayero is a British Nigerian Clinical Psychologist, Organisational Consultant and former Director of the BiPP Network, an innovative platform advancing racial equity in psychology and mental health. With over eight years’ experience across NHS, academic and third-sector settings, Sarah specialises in leadership development, workforce wellbeing and inclusive strategy. Sarah currently works at a large London NHS Trust, where she leads anti-racism and wellbeing programmes for a diverse workforce. She facilitates reflective practice, supports internationally recruited staff, and designs Trust-wide interventions to embed equity into organisational culture. Alongside this, Sarah offers freelance consultancy and training, equipping teams to deliver psychologically safe, anti-racism and values-led change.

​

As an advocate for anti-racism and decolonisation, Sarah has delivered over 60 workshops, supervised professionals across bands and sectors, and influenced national conversations through research, writing and facilitation. She is known for her ability to translate psychological evidence into meaningful, measurable action blending compassion, data and lived experience to drive systemic impact. Her mission is to help individuals and organisations build cultures of belonging, where equity is not an add-on, but a core practice.


Sarah is currently open to new opportunities in coaching, consultancy, facilitation and strategic programme leadership, particularly in organisations committed to equity, wellbeing and inclusive growth. If you're building something bold and people-focused, get in touch.

EDUCATION

2020 - 2023

PHD IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Thesis: 'Exploring How Aspiring Clinical Psychologists from Different Racial Groups Experience and Make Sense of their NHS Career Trajectory' supervised by Prof Stephani Hatch and Dr Thora Bjornsdottir.

2016 - 2017

MSC IN AFFECTIVE DISORDERS,
KING'S COLLEGE LONDON

Dissertation: 'Impact of Stigma on Help-seeking Behaviour for Common Mental Disorders: Secondary data analysis of a South London community population', supervised by Prof Stephani Hatch.

2013 - 2016

BA IN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

Dissertation: 'The Sensitive Adolescent Brain & Depression: Why is adolescence a risky period for the first onset of major depressive disorder?' supervised by Dr Catherine Crane

Want to learn more about Sarah's academic journey? Get in touch, she's always happy to provide support and advice to aspiring psychologists and researchers from global majority backgrounds.

©2021 by Dr Sarah Atayero. Proudly created with Wix.com

bottom of page