Not The Easy Way is a psychology service led by chartered psychologists Dr. Peter D’Lima & Dr. Claire McGuiggan.
Life is a series of challenges. Some challenges may feel like fun, eye-opening, uplifting adventures. Some may
feel like frightening, arduous, and overwhelming burdens.
When challenges feel hard and life gets tricky, we can tend to shy away from the challenge and choose an
easier path, which can protect us from the difficult feelings the challenge provokes.
We work with school settings, organisations, and businesses to develop systems in which all are encouraged:
● to speak about & address the challenges they encounter ● to aspire towards a meaningful life & ● to take action in bringing about change for themselves & others.
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Get to know us!
Dr. Peter D'Lima Educational Psychologist
Dr. Peter D’Lima is a chartered psychologist and co-founder of Not The Easy Way. Peter is also trained in Video Interaction Guidance (VIG), a reflective technique using video to promote positive and attuned interactions between people. Peter has completed research in promoting resilience to extremism and social media use. Peter’s other interests include coping with uncertainty, coaching, promoting belonging, freedom of expression, group dynamics, masculinity, positive psychology and staff and employee wellbeing. In his spare time, Peter enjoys mountain biking, learning languages, spontaneous travel, being with family and playing tennis.
Dr. Claire McGuiggan Educational Psychologist
Dr Claire McGuiggan is a chartered psychologist and co-founder of Not The Easy Way. Claire has completed research on how psychologists can best support families. Her other interests include understanding avoidance in experiences of anxiety, positive psychology, critical thinking, psychological flexibility, the role of boys and men in society, male and female relationships, and coaching. In her spare time, Claire enjoys long walks in nature, spending time with her family, listening to podcasts and flower arranging.
