Ines Kollei

Dr. Ines Kollei is a Research Associate and Psychological Psychotherapist at the Chair of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy within the Faculty of Human Sciences at Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg. Since June 2019, she has served as the Managing Director of the Psychotherapeutic Outpatient Clinic and Research Center at the same institution. Her academic journey includes a Diploma in Psychology from Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg (2001-2008), supplementary studies at Eötvös Loránd University Budapest (2004-2005), and a doctorate from the University of Wuppertal (2013) focused on Body Dysmorphic Disorder.

Research Focus

Dr. Kollei's research investigates cognitive-affective mechanisms in body image pathologies, with emphasis on:

• Body dysmorphic disorder and its diagnostic classification
• Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating) and obesity
• Attentional biases and approach-avoidance dynamics
• Inhibition control deficits using eye-tracking and behavioral paradigms
• Digital interventions for body dissatisfaction

Her work integrates psychometric validation, experimental psychology, and clinical applications.

Publication Trends

Her 15 most recent publications (2013-2023) demonstrate consistent focus on body image pathologies, with 73% examining body dysmorphic disorder and 60% addressing eating disorders. Key methodological themes include psychometric validation (27%), cognitive mechanisms (33%), and intervention studies (13%). Publications frequently employ eye-tracking, RCT designs, and structural equation modeling, predominantly in clinical psychology journals.

Clinical & Administrative Roles

As Managing Director of the Psychotherapeutic Outpatient Clinic, she oversees clinical services and research operations. Her clinical expertise includes behavioral therapy for body image disorders, supported by state licensure (2015) and training at the Center for Integrative Psychotherapy Bamberg.