Joseph Barker

Joseph Barker is a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia. He also serves as the founder and Clinical Director of Konnect Clinical Psychology and works as a Senior Clinical Psychologist in the NHS, leading mental health initiatives for individuals with HIV, trauma, anxiety, and long-term health conditions across Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Bedfordshire.

His research focuses on suicide prevention, particularly in distinguishing suicidal ideation from attempts and understanding lethality factors in older adults. This work has been published internationally in journals like Death Studies and Journal of Psychiatric Research, with collaborations spanning clinical and academic domains.

Key research themes include trauma-informed care, HIV-associated mental health, and psychological interventions for chronic conditions. His recent outputs emphasize methodological rigor through systematic reviews and risk assessment frameworks.

Externally, he holds positions as a Clinical Psychologist at iCaSH (HIV MDT Trust Wide) and leads Konnect Clinical Psychology. His work bridges academia and clinical practice, with media appearances as a mental health expert.