Chris Rosenbrier

Chris Rosenbrier is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Teesside University's School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law, and a Principal Applied Clinical Psychologist within the NHS, specializing in Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (FCAMHS). He leads psychological services across Durham and Darlington Youth Justice Services and has over a decade of experience in forensic mental health, particularly in secure inpatient and youth forensic settings.

Education:

• BSc in Psychology, University of Sunderland (awarded 2012)
• MSc in Forensic Psychology, Teesside University (awarded 2013)
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Teesside University (awarded 2020)

His research focuses on high-risk behaviors in young people, including stalking, terrorism, radicalization, and extremism. He is trained in advanced forensic risk assessment tools (e.g., HCR-20, PCL-R) and neuropsychological testing (e.g., WAIS-IV, WISC-IV). He is also trained in Schema Therapy and is on track for formal accreditation in 2025.

Although Dr. Rosenbrier is a published research author and has presented at international conferences, no specific publications or scientific awards are listed in the provided text. His work bridges clinical practice and academic scholarship, with a strong emphasis on treatment and risk management in complex forensic populations.

He has held progressively senior roles within the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust since 2013, including Trainee Clinical Psychologist, Applied Psychologist, and various specialist and highly specialist roles, culminating in his current position as Principal Applied Psychologist. There is no indication of part-time status, retirement, or former staff status—he is actively engaged in both clinical and academic domains.