The University of Sheffield
Clinical Psychology Unit

Research Themes and collaborations

In addition to maintaining the necessary breadth of expertise to provide generic clinical psychology training across the full range of sub-specialities - not to mention a range of therapeutic orientations - there are a number of specialist groupings amongst CPU staff, as well as collaborative research links both within the Department of Psychology and across the University and NHS. Further information about each of the main thematic areas our research is concerned with can be found by clicking on the links below.

Clinical Health Psychology PictureClinical Health Psychology

The aim of the clinical health psychology research group is to further our understanding of the interaction between psychological, social, and cultural factors in relation to physical health.

Research in Clinical Health Psychology

Picture of CPSR launchPsychological Therapies

Focuses on improving decision-making, quality, and outcomes of services providing psychological treatment to people who have mental or physical health problems

Psychological Therapies

Picture of treeContinuum of Cognitive Processes

The aim of the Continuum of Cognitive Processes research group is to further our understanding of the range of cognitive processes which we all experience.

Research in Continuum of Cognitive Processes 

Intellectual and Learning Disabilities ResearchIntellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Our research on people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities focuses on four key areas; psychological therapies, assessment, offending behaviour and restrictive physical interventions.

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Research

Picture of EMERGe researchersEMERGe: Embedding Mindfulness Early Research Group

Our research focuses on the application of mindfulness practices as an early intervention approach to mental health, and as a way of promoting wellbeing and compassion early in life.

EMERGe