Benjamin Lorimer

Dr. Benjamin Lorimer is a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of Sheffield’s School of Psychology (Monday–Thursday) and a researcher at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber (RDaSH) NHS Trust (Friday). He is affiliated with the Psychotherapy Evaluation and Research Lab at Sheffield (PEARLS). His work focuses on evaluating psychological therapies, long-term outcomes, and relapse prevention, employing quantitative methods and large datasets. He teaches statistics and supervises research on the DClinPsy course.

• Education:
  • PhD Psychology, University of Sheffield (2022)
  • MA Social Research, University of Sheffield (2018)
  • MSc Investigative and Forensic Psychology, University of Liverpool (2016)
  • BSc Psychology, Queen's University Belfast (2015)

Research interests include predicting relapse after therapy, health-risk behaviors in severe mental illness, and digital health literacy. His publications address topics like comparative therapy efficacy, dietary habits in mental health populations, and pandemic-related mental health challenges. He collaborates with NHS Trusts and academic labs to bridge clinical practice and research.

Teaching responsibilities include statistics modules and academic supervision for clinical trainees. No awards are explicitly mentioned, but his work emphasizes translational research to improve mental health outcomes.