- Counselling Psychologist with 20 years of experience
- Specialist in workplace mental health and resilience
- Regular contributor to BBC Radio One and BBC Scotland
Dr Carolyne Keenan is a Registered Counselling Psychologist, media commentator, and keynote speaker who brings over 20 years of psychological expertise to organisations worldwide. She is known for translating complex psychological science into clear, practical strategies that address real workplace challenges.
Carolyne partners with organisations to strengthen wellbeing, resilience, and emotional intelligence, helping teams and leaders navigate pressure, build stronger connections, and thrive under workplace challenges. Her approach combines evidence-based psychology with storytelling, humour, and real-world application.
Carolyne regularly appears on BBC Radio 1’s Life Hacks and BBC Radio Scotland’s Morning Show, and featured in the Channel 4 documentary Family at War. She also performs in Shrinkwrapped, a live science-comedy show where she analyses comedians on stage after their set. This experience has honed her ability to explore serious psychological themes while keeping audiences laughing, thinking, and fully engaged.
In her talks and workshops, Carolyne equips organisations with tools to strengthen resilience in high-pressure environments, build healthier, more connected workplace cultures, and support working parents. Her sessions are interactive and reflective, designed to translate insight into action.
Audiences gain a clearer understanding of how to manage stress, navigate relationships, and communicate effectively under pressure. They leave with practical strategies that support both professional performance and personal wellbeing, contributing to more resilient and emotionally intelligent organisations.
Book Carolyne to bring practical psychological insight and engaging, human-centred communication to your next event.
Dr Carolyne's Showreel and Videos
Topics, Sessions and Talks
Achieving Better Work-Life Balance
Carolyne Keenan explores the practical strategies needed to maintain well-being while managing professional demands. In this session, she breaks down the psychological factors that contribute to burnout, stress, and disengagement, offering realistic techniques to create sustainable habits. Audiences gain a clear understanding of how small but effective changes can improve productivity, fulfilment, and overall mental health.
Managing Difficult Conversations in the Workplace
Carolyne Keenan examines why certain discussions feel so challenging and how to navigate them effectively. In this talk she provides psychological insights into conflict, communication styles, and emotional regulation, equipping attendees with practical frameworks for handling sensitive topics with confidence. Her engaging approach ensures that participants leave with tangible skills to foster positive workplace interactions.
Supporting Mental Health in Professional Environments
Carolyne Keenan highlights the importance of proactive mental well-being strategies within organisations. Her talk outlines key psychological principles that help individuals and teams build resilience, recognise signs of distress, and create a supportive work culture. Attendees gain practical tools to enhance workplace well-being, fostering an environment where employees feel valued and understood.
Own Your Next Move: From Reactive to Proactive Action
Carolyne Keenan knows that feeling constantly overwhelmed by to-do lists can leave people reactive rather than in control of their own goals. Drawing on her deep expertise as a psychologist, media contributor, and corporate speaker, she shares practical, evidence-based strategies to shift from firefighting tasks to making intentional progress. With her signature blend of warmth, humour, and psychological insight, she equips audiences with the mindset and tools to take charge of their next move, creating space for what truly matters.
Why We Recommend Booking Dr Carolyne
Carolyne's 20 years as a registered counselling psychologist give her rare credibility when translating workplace stress and resilience strategies into practical tools teams can actually use. Her BBC media work and science-comedy background mean she holds attention while delivering evidence-based content that sticks. Clients value her ability to address high-pressure environments and working parent support with both psychological rigour and genuine engagement.
Having Carolyne come and present her webinar series to our organisation was a game-changer. Carolyne's presentation skills are exceptional, and she kept everyone engaged from start to finish. The practical tips she shared were immediately applicable and have already made a noticeable difference in our work.
Webinar attendee
Webinar attendee, GlaxoSmithKline
I found the webinar hosted by Dr Keenan to be very useful. The content was easy to digest and practical. It's good to be reminded of the things we should be doing to look after ourselves. I found the mindfulness session amazing and have used it several times since.
