“Uniquely, Vikki is a Doctor of clinical psychology, working with a wide range of private, public and corporate industries as their organisational consultant for happiness & wellbeing. She’s an expert in positive psychology, has written a life changing book and feeds inspiration to the world as an international speaker. She’s a humanitarian, nature lover and adventurer, deeply passionate about people and the planet - a true believer in change for good.

Vikki qualified in 2011 with a Doctorate in Clinical and Community Psychology, following a Masters in Neuropsychology and a BSc in Psychology and Social Studies. With over 10 years of NHS service, she has provided mental health interventions and education to patients and staff in a variety of services. Bridging the gap between operational and corporate worlds, she designed and led a national wellbeing programme with Virgin, working alongside leaders and executives, embedding effective practices into company strategy and ethos, with sustained, outstanding results. 

In 2018, Vikki was asked to work in the British Virgin Islands with Sir Richard Branson, to set up a mental health service for survivors following hurricane Irma (have a peek at the testimonials page to read the kind things he said about her!) She worked with the community as well as health professionals, developing much needed provision and continues to support this remotely.

In 2019, Vikki founded Positive Wellbeing, a business that focuses on proactive and preventative strategies for forward thinking organisations, enabling them to create long lasting, successful cultures by putting the health of people first. Her clients include universities, schools, healthcare, the armed forces, the royal navy, aviation, maritime security, lawyers, banks, property agents. Typically, she offers specialist programmes, consultation, inspirational speaking, coaching, workshops and retreats. She’s even won awards!

In 2024, Vikki began her global positive wellbeing charity project working as a volunteer and trip leader, offering skills and services to people in underprivileged areas who have few resources yet need them most. Her first trip was to Northern Uganda where she worked in the community with health workers, teachers and children to embed positive practises mindset and help them deal with life’s challenges and unimaginable adversity. She teaches and promotes healthy habits in order to make happy minds a more sustainable venture around the world.  

Championing the Wellbeing Economy, Vikki promotes positive leadership and a movement towards a better world, by blending the wellbeing of people with wellbeing of the planet. She believes in the good of humanity and making the world a better place. She wrote a book about the art and science of positivity, which is all about how to be authentically happy. It’s proving to be a fantastic wellness toolkit for individuals and teams around the world, full of practical, positive mindset ideas. Take a look at Free Happiness.

To learn more about what Vikki gets up to, connect with her on social media #DrVikkiBarnes. She is usually found in the forest, sea or snow and doing what she can to create a happier world. Her life ethos is to make the world a better place and have a great time doing it.”

“You have exactly one life in which to do everything you’ll ever do. Act accordingly.” - Colin Wright.