Géraldine Dufour

Lead Consultant

Having worked in universities for over 20 years, Géraldine Dufour is a leading expert in matters related to university wellbeing, counselling and mental health. She is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Essex and works with individuals and organisations across the sector facilitating training, consultancy, coaching, supervision and research.

Previously head of counselling at the University of Cambridge, chair of national executive committees for university wellbeing, counselling and mental health and founding member of national research groups in student mental health, Géraldine has a wide-ranging experience as well as an interest in international education. Former French Erasmus student, working and collaborating internationally, with a visiting professorship at Fudan University, Géraldine is interested in cross-cultural work, difference, diversity and is a member of the European Association for International Education (EAIE) Student and Alumni Services Thematic Committee.