Delphine Bonnichon

Delphine Bonnichon is a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Head of the 2nd year of the Psychology program at the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Université Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO Angers). Her research focuses on adolescent processes, body-psyche interactions, and psychopathology with specific interests in violence, suicide, and disability studies. She leads the RPPsy research team and has organized events like the 2023 Study Day on the psychopathology of contemporary subjects.

Her work integrates psychoanalytic concepts to explore topics such as gender identity, familial dynamics, and the psychological impact of somatic illnesses. She teaches courses including clinical psychology, projective methods, and clinical approaches to disability. Her publications span book chapters, journal articles, and conference presentations addressing adolescent development, trauma, and the intersection of disability with identity formation.

Bonnichon collaborates with institutions like the SIICLHA (International Interuniversity Seminar on Handicap Clinical) and has contributed to interdisciplinary projects on genetic disorders and technological adaptations for disabled individuals. Her research emphasizes the clinical implications of body perception, familial trauma, and cultural influences on psychological processes.