EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER

Taniya Gonsalves

Taniya recently started her PhD studies at ACU. Her research explores how self-concept and wellbeing interact in students with reading and learning difficulties. In particular, she will explore the factors contributing to reading-related self-concept in secondary school students. Taniya completed her Master's in Applied Psychology with a specialisation in counselling psychology in India. She has worked with schools as a child and educational psychologist and has been associated with healthcare settings as a visiting psychologist. In addition, Taniya is a certified advanced yoga teacher trainer.