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Professor Emmanuelle Peters is a distinguished Professor of Clinical Psychology at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), where she serves as Director of the Psychological Interventions Clinic for Outpatients with Psychosis (PICuP). With over 20 years of specialization in psychological approaches to psychosis, she has established herself as a leading figure in the field of clinical psychology and psychosis research.
- Department of Psychology, School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences
- Principal Investigator on the NIHR-funded STAR (Study of Trauma And Recovery) therapy trial
- Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Chair of the Psychology Department PhD Committee
Professor Peters' research focuses on the continuum view of psychosis and psychotic experiences in the general population, psychological processes in delusions and hallucinations, and psychological interventions for psychosis. Her work integrates cognitive behavioral therapy approaches with trauma-focused interventions, particularly for individuals experiencing both PTSD and psychosis symptoms. She has pioneered research on compassion-focused therapy for psychosis and digital interventions for paranoia.
Her extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding the psychological mechanisms underlying psychotic experiences and developing evidence-based interventions. Recent work emphasizes trauma-informed approaches, digital therapeutics, and early intervention strategies for youth with first-episode psychosis. Peters has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of how trauma, social factors, and cognitive processes interact in the development and maintenance of psychosis.
- May Davidson Award from British Psychological Society (2003)
- Supervisory Excellence Award (2017)
- British Psychological Society Award for Distinguished Contributions to Professional Practice (2017)
- Schizophrenia International Research Society Research Excellence Award (2020)
Professor Peters has supervised numerous doctoral students and early-career researchers, receiving recognition for her excellence in supervision. She has secured substantial research funding from organizations including NIHR, MRC, and the Psychiatry Research Trust. Her current projects include developing digital interventions for paranoia (STOP project), building mental health research capacity at Lancaster University, and investigating therapeutic targets for trauma and psychosis.
She leads the UNIQUE Research Group, which studies persistent psychotic experiences in individuals not in need of care, and has established the award-winning PICuP service for psychological therapies for psychosis. Peters is also active in public engagement, contributing to BBC Radio 4 programs and advising on mental health portrayals in film and theater.
