معرفی
Dr. Alan Robert Bowman is an Academic Tutor in Clinical Psychology at Teesside University's School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages (SSSHL). He holds HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist and works part-time as Clinical Director for an independent pain management service. His roles include teaching statistics, research methods, and supervising doctoral theses in the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program. Bowman emphasizes the integration of clinical practice and scientific research, particularly in healthcare contexts.
Education: Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Teeside University, 2015), MSc Cognitive Neuroscience (Durham University, 2010), BSc (Hons) Psychology (Durham University, 2009).
Research Interests: Focuses on psychological approaches to pain management, social factors in chronic illnesses, and therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). His work explores psychological flexibility, adjustment to long-term health conditions, and the application of evidence-based practices in clinical settings.
Recent Research: His publications address interventions for post-traumatic psychological distress, mediating factors in weight-loss surgery outcomes, and virtual compassionate living groups for chronic pain patients. Collaborative efforts include refining neuropsychological assessment tools and evaluating ACT interventions for neurological conditions.
External Roles: Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, member of the Psychological Professions Network’s Physical Health Expert Advisory Group, and contributor to the Division of Clinical Psychology North East Branch.
