Aaron Burgess

Aaron Burgess is a Clinical Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, with a focus on mental health and social care. He combines his academic role with clinical practice in paediatrics, specializing in epilepsy and non-epileptic seizures, and maintains a small private practice supporting young people and families with psychological needs.

• Undergraduate: Psychology with Clinical Psychology (2010), University of Lincoln
• Master’s: Clinical Research (2014), University of Lincoln
• Doctorate: Clinical Psychology (2019), University of East Anglia

Aaron’s research bridges his clinical expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD), eating disorders, and physical health conditions affecting youth and families. A significant focus is on the intersection of Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) with mental health and wellbeing. His work includes systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and qualitative studies exploring relapse in eating disorders, dissociative PTSD subtypes, and parental mental health in chronic illness contexts.

Aaron contributes to academia as a reviewer for Clinical Psychology Forum and by supporting the Paediatric Psychology Network. He also plays a key role in internationalizing the Doctorate program at UEA, emphasizing clinical practice integration. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to mental health and wellbeing.