David Westley

David Westley is a Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology at Middlesex University’s Faculty of Science and Technology. His research focuses on creativity, mental imagery, psychological resilience, and neurodiversity, with a particular emphasis on how subclinical psychopathology traits (e.g., schizotypy, hypomania) influence creative performance and the development of therapeutic interventions for emotional regulation.

• Field of Interest Trends: His work bridges cognitive psychology, clinical applications, and public health, exploring the intersections of creativity, memory, and mental health interventions like exercise programs.

Supervision: Actively supervises doctoral researchers, including Andrew Waller (PhD, 2022–present).

Publications: Key contributions include studies on CBT training competence, imagery control tasks, and the subjective vitality of British Sign Language. His articles span topics from cognitive modeling to behavioral medicine, demonstrating interdisciplinary relevance.