Dr Hayley Watson

Dr. Hayley Watson is a renowned child and adolescent psychologist, mental health speaker, and entrepreneur known for her work in developing youth intervention programs and advocating for mental health education.

She is the founder of Open Parachute, a video-based mental health curriculum program focused on reducing prejudice and overcoming trauma, implemented in schools across the US, Canada, and Australia.

With a background in Criminology, Clinical Psychology, and Transpersonal Psychology, Hayley has a strong foundation in understanding behavioral and emotional difficulties among children, adolescents, and families.

Her expertise lies in supporting adolescents facing challenges such as anxiety, bullying, social exclusion, victimisation, and relational issues, using evidence-based clinical interventions that emphasize mindfulness, the mind-body connection, and self-compassion.

In addition to her role as a clinical psychologist, Hayley has held various positions in academia, research, and program development, contributing significantly to evaluating the impact and effectiveness of mental health interventions.

She has a holistic approach to mental health and is also a certified Yoga Teacher with expertise in meditation and mindfulness practices.