Evidence‑Based Academic Advising, University Applications & Appeals Support
Helping Students Plan, Recover, Rebuild, and Thrive
Positive Psychology, Applied to Real Academic Decisions
My work is grounded in positive psychology and educational science — not motivational platitudes, but evidence‑based tools that help students:
- Identify university programs that align with their skills and interests
- Rebuild confidence after academic setbacks
- Develop self‑compassion without lowering standards
- Understand their strengths, values, and motivators
- Create realistic, accountable success plans
- Make strategic decisions under pressure
As an international award‑winning advisor (NACADA Innovation Award for Excellence in Student Advising) with first‑hand experience reviewing admissions and appeal cases, I combine psychological insight with insider knowledge of how universities actually make decisions.
Harness your strengths and values to overcome adversity
Develop a detailed and achievable plan for academic success
Recover from set-backs and develop the self-compassion needed to thrive
Meet Clare Tattersall
I am an award‑winning academic advisor and career coach with over 20 years of experience in higher education. My background includes admissions decision‑making, appeal review, and large‑scale advising innovation. I hold post‑graduate certificates in Positive Psychology Coaching and Embedding Positive Psychology in Education, and my work bridges academic rigor with human‑centred support.
My goal is not just to help students stay enrolled — it is to help them recover well, decide wisely, and thrive sustainably.
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Last year at this time, there was a very, very real chance that I would not be able to continue my studies in engineering. It felt like the hole I was in just kept getting deeper and I needed a helping hand to take that first step towards crawling out of that hole. Well…I just received my final mark back for the year and I am currently sitting at a 79.3 average overall!
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You helped me through a very rough patch in my life and pushed me to seek the help I needed. Not only
have you helped me see the light at the end of the proverbial engineering tunnel, I am in such better control of my anxiety and much happier.
I truly would not be where I am today without your support
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I’ve never had someone help me as
much as you did, you showed me the path that I’m on right now and without you I wouldn’t even be here, so thank you so much for all that you’ve done for me and my family
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