Filippo Varese

Filippo Varese is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Manchester and Associate Director of Research and Innovation at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). He leads the Complex Trauma & Resilience Research Unit (C-TRU), focusing on trauma-informed interventions for severe mental health issues. His work includes pioneering clinical trials like the EASE and RESTART trials targeting psychosis and trauma. Varese holds an NIHR Advanced Fellowship (2021) and the May Davidson Award (2022). He teaches across clinical psychology programs and supervises doctoral students, recognized for his commitment to student welfare.

Education: PhD in Psychology (University of Wales, Bangor, 2011), ClinPsyD (University of Manchester, 2014), MRes (Manchester, 2007), and BSc (University of Parma, 2006). Collaborators include leading researchers like Professors Richard Bentall and Alison Yung. His research spans trauma's impact on psychosis, resilience in healthcare workers during the pandemic, and peer-led mental health alternatives.

• Key Projects: STAR trial (trauma-focused CBT for psychosis), i-Minds trial (digital intervention for sexual abuse survivors), and evaluation of NHS Resilience Hubs.
• Awards: NIHR Fellowships, May Davidson Award (2022), and teaching excellence recognitions.

Research interests include trauma mechanisms, psychosis, and innovative interventions. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health and education.