Holly Maslin
BSc (Hons), MSc

Biography

Holly is a dedicated professional with a strong academic and practical foundation in psychology. Beginning with a BSc in Psychology from Solent University, Holly advanced her studies by completing an MSc in Health Psychology at Bournemouth University. Holly’s career path has been enriched by diverse roles, starting with a position in marketing, where she honed communication and analytical skills before transitioning to healthcare.

In healthcare, Holly gained hands-on experience working in an inpatient unit specialising in eating disorders, which provided valuable insights into mental health challenges and therapeutic practices. This role solidified Holly’s interest in health psychology and reinforced her commitment to supporting patient well-being. Additionally, she was part of a diabetes unit, working closely with patients diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and Eating Disorders, where she supported the wider team with the new COMPassion project – a national pilot which is an innovative, multidisciplinary approach collaborating across diabetes and eating disorders teams. This experience has provided Holly with hands-on experience and the ability to utilise her academic knowledge in a practical setting to enhance patient outcomes and experiences whilst in inpatient care.

Today, Holly serves as a psychology demonstrator at Solent University, where she supports students in their studies, with final year projects and general assignments. Alongside this, she supports the wider psychology team with marking, curriculum development, course talks, new initiatives, and more. Holly brings both academic rigour and practical knowledge to this role and her journey reflects a blend of academic commitment, applied experience, and a passion for health psychology, making her a valued individual to both the academic community at the University.