Kate Davidson

Professor Kate Davidson is an Honorary Professor at the University of Glasgow's School of Health & Wellbeing, specializing in clinical psychology and mental health research. Her work focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for personality disorders, self-harm prevention, and improving healthcare service delivery. She has led and contributed to numerous randomized controlled trials (RCTs), including studies on CBT efficacy for borderline personality disorder (BPD) and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), as well as interventions targeting adolescent self-harm and parasuicide.

Key research themes include therapist competence, treatment intensity, and adverse event reporting in psychological trials. Davidson has explored the intersection of clinical practice and policy, such as optimizing feedback systems in NHS psychological therapies and evaluating service provision for marginalized groups like violent offenders and older adults with mental health needs. Her contributions extend to methodological rigor in mental health research, including interrater reliability assessments and cross-cultural adaptations of therapeutic protocols.

Her publications reflect a commitment to translational research, bridging evidence-based interventions with real-world clinical applications. Notable projects include the BOSCOT trial on BPD treatment cost-effectiveness and the MASCOT trial for ASPD. Davidson has also authored a guide for clinicians on CBT for personality disorders, emphasizing practical therapeutic frameworks.