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Summary
I’m a PhD researcher in the Department of Psychology at the University of Southampton, and a Sessional Teaching Fellow at the University of Portsmouth. My research is focused on identifying and implementing psychosocial interventions aimed at alleviating psychological distress and enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for women affected by gynaecological cancers.
I have a particular passion for art-based interventions, including music, literature, and painting, and I strongly advocate for patient and public involvement in all aspects of research, ensuring that the voices of those impacted are heard and integrated into the research process. In parallel with my PhD journey, I am also pursuing Stage 2 Training as a Health Psychologist. This dual path allows me to effectively blend practical experience with advanced theoretical knowledge, enriching both my professional practice and research endeavours.
Research Interests
- Psycho-oncology and psycho-education
- Quality of life (QoL)
- Management of chronic and mental health conditions, including self-management techniques
- Literature-based interventions
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D., Improving psychosocial outcomes in gynaecological cancer: an exploration of evidence, patient perspectives, and the feasibility of online Shared Reading (oSR)
Jan 2023 → Jul 2026
Award Date: 31 Jan 2025
Master of Science, What are the implications of online Shared reading (oSR) on depression in the general population?, University of Portsmouth
Award Date: 16 Nov 2021
BSc (Hons), The impact of emotional intelligence, psychological acceptance and individualism/collectivism on employee well-being, Nottingham Trent University
Award Date: 21 Oct 2014
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The impact of psychosocial interventions on women with gynaecological cancers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Tomescu-Stachie, S.-I., Merwood, A., Sivyer, K., Nikolin Caisley, S. & Al-Abbadey, M., 12 Aug 2025, (Early online) In: Health Psychology Review. 39 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The role of psychological flexibility in relation to health outcomes in people in remission from cancer
Al-Abbadey, M., Tomescu-Stachie, S.-I., Kaklamanou, D., Jarrett, N., Merwood, A., Tyndall, I. & McCracken, L., 1 Sept 2025, In: British Journal of Health Psychology. 30, 3, 24 p., e12807.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Innovate to elevate: How creative research methods and interdisciplinary collaboration can address health inequalities
Tomescu-Stachie, S.-I., 10 Jun 2025, In: Health Psychology Update.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Behind the Paper: Turning the Page – Evaluating the Feasibility of online Shared Reading for Gynaecological Cancers
Tomescu-Stachie, S.-I., Merwood, A., Sivyer, K., Keen, R. & Kirby, S., 27 Jan 2026, Springer Nature.Research output: Other contribution › Blog posts
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Activities
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Oral Presentation at the Brisbane Cancer Conference
Tomescu-Stachie, S. (Speaker)
27 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Queensland Institute of Medical Research
Tomescu-Stachie, S. (Visiting researcher)
Oct 2025 → Dec 2025Activity: Visiting an external organisation types › Visiting an external non-academic organisation
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Service Evaluations Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Tomescu-Stachie, S. (Consultant)
Jun 2025 → Sept 2025Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy
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Psychological Flexibility, Process-Based Therapy, and Chronic Pain
Al-Abbadey, M. (Organiser), Tomescu-Stachie, S. (Organiser) & McCracken, L. (Invited speaker)
5 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Psycho-oncology and chronic pain research day
Al-Abbadey, M. (Chair), Tomescu-Stachie, S. (Organiser), Kaklamanou, D. (Member of programme committee), Jarrett, N. (Member of programme committee), Merwood, A. (Member of programme committee), Tyndall, I. (Member of programme committee) & McCracken, L. (Keynote/plenary speaker)
4 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course