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Helen Pote is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, serving as Director of Clinical Programmes for Psychological Practitioners and Programme Director for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She leads one of the UK’s largest NHS-focused clinical psychology training programs. Her work emphasizes digital healthcare innovations, child mental health, and systemic family therapy, with a focus on immersive technologies like VR/AR for youth wellbeing.
Education:
- DClinPsy (post-qual), Canterbury Christ Church University (2000)
- MSc Clinical Psychology, University College London (1995)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology, University College London (1991)
Research Focus: Helen pioneers digital interventions, including the MindAid app for schools and AR-based educational tools. Her work integrates CBT and systemic therapy approaches, addressing mental health literacy and family dynamics. She chairs the British Psychological Society’s Digital Healthcare Committee and developed the UK’s digital practice competence framework for psychologists.
Key Contributions: Her projects include the StoryFutures Creative Cluster (immersive solutions for mental health) and the South East Research Network for Schools (enhancing child learning/wellbeing). Recent research explores social media’s impact on adolescents and trauma in music education settings.
Grants & Leadership: Helen oversees Innovate UK-funded projects like the AR board game Dragons of Afterlands and led the Clinical Psychologist as Leaders mentoring scheme (2018–2020). She also contributes to the Journal of Family Therapy editorial board.
