About Michael Lock
Michael Lock, Occupational and Educational Psychologist
Business Psychology 
Until recent retirement, Michael was registered with the Health & Care Professions Council as entitled to practise as an occupational psychologist (HCPC number 23504).
Michael obtained a post-graduate MSc in Occupational Psychology from the University of Nottingham in 1990. He was one of Professor Tom Cox's first two students on the MSc course at the Institute of Work, Health & Organisations. He has been a Chartered Psychologist since 1988, an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) with the BPS's Statement of Competence in Occupational Testing (Level B Full) and a member of the BPS's Division of Occupational Psychology (DOP). Michael is co-author of widely translated psychometric tests published by Hogrefe.
Educational Psychology
Michael was also registered with the Health & Care Professions Council as entitled to practise as an educational psychologist (HCPC number PYL23504).
Michael obtained his MA in Child Psychology from Professors John and Elizabeth Newsom's Child Development Research Unit (CDRU), University of Nottingham, in 1984. This followed a successful career in teaching, which culminated in him being Head of Year to 390 Year 11 students at Mildenhall Upper School. After obtaining his post-graduate qualification in child psychology Michael worked as an Educational Psychologist (EP) in Nottingham, serving 28 inner and outer city educational and Social Services establishments, ranging from primary schools to FE and sixth form colleges. After five years as a Local Education Authority (LEA) EP, Michael established his own private practice. Up until retirement he specialised in assessing children and adults with difficulties in literacy and numeracy development.
Areas of Strength
During a 360° assessment of Michael the following comments were made:
- Colleague: ‘His intention is to strive for excellence and consideration for others … highly ethical and his actions match his words … interest in personal development and improvement.’
- Direct Report: ‘Willingness to listen to other people’s points of view.’
- External Customer: ‘Meets customer needs in a timely and highly professional manner.’
Of particular note, Michael was most highly rated for:
- Ensuring equal opportunities practice is implemented
- Treating others fairly, consistently and with respect
- Pushing self hard when faced with tough challenges, willing to put in extra effort
- Pursuing goals with tenacity, seeing things through to completion
- Ensuring that high quality standards are met, making sure work is right first time
- Treating commitments to customers as a priority
- Ensuring others comply with all legal and professional obligations
- Commitment to the long-term success of his business
- Encouraging a culture of continuous improvement
Finally, Michael is compelled to share his recently deceased Mother's story of her experience during the Coventry Blitz: