Sexy But Psycho

Dr Taylor’s fierce polemic shows how professionals can pathologise and sexualise women and girls and how misogynistic the medical model can be … interesting [with] moments of brilliance … * Irish Independent *Fierce and fearless. * Irish Examiner *The topics touched on in Sexy But Psycho are wide-ranging, but, for me, the most important message from the book is the vital importance of listening carefully to what women have to say. * Independent *

Dr. Jessica Taylor is a Chartered Psychologist, a multi-Sunday Times bestselling author, and an internationally recognized expert in victimology, trauma, and forensic psychology. She holds a PhD in Forensic Psychology from the University of Birmingham. In recognition of her contributions to feminism and psychology, she was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) in 2019. In 2023, she received an Associate Fellowship of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS) for her impact on the field of psychology.

Her published works include:

• Why Women are Blamed for Everything (2020)
• Sexy But Psycho: Uncovering the psychiatric labelling of women and girls (2022), a Sunday Times bestseller.
• The Indicative Trauma Impact Manual (2023), co-authored with Jaimi Shrive, the first comprehensive A-Z textbook on trauma responses and coping mechanisms.
• Underclass: A Memoir (2024), her second Sunday Times bestseller.

Dr. Taylor is a frequent media contributor, appearing as a victim psychologist and academic speaker in documentaries such as BBC’s Womanhood and ITV’s When Nudes are Stolen and Celebrity Health Stories. She also participates in regular radio and television interviews, and has been featured in trending Netflix true crime series like My Lover, My Killer and Meet, Marry, Murder. She has also written opinion pieces for The Independent and The Guardian. Dr. Taylor is an influential academic who uses social media to disseminate her ideas, with a following of half a million across her platforms.

As CEO of VictimFocus, she guides the organization’s strategic direction, national influence, and international partnerships. Her work involves developing evidence-based psychological theory, creating high-impact resources, and designing service frameworks and consultancy models utilized across health, justice, education, and social care sectors.

Dr. Taylor specializes in anti-pathology and trauma-informed approaches to understanding and responding to the abuse and trauma experienced by women and girls. She leads projects and lecture series internationally, including in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.

Drawing on extensive frontline experience working directly with victims and survivors, Dr. Taylor offers a grounded, practice-informed perspective to her research, writing, and leadership. She is a leading voice in the development of trauma-informed, anti-oppressive frameworks for systems and services. She has advised on national policing strategies, government policy related to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and mental health, and institutional reform both within the UK and internationally. Her expertise assists organizations in.

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