Jemma Todd

Jemma Todd is a Lecturer at the Clinical Psychology Unit, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the School of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia. She holds dual roles as a clinical psychologist and researcher, focusing on cognitive and emotional processes in pain, anxiety, trauma, sleep disorders, and diabetes. Her work bridges clinical, cognitive, and health psychology, emphasizing cognitive bias modification techniques and neuropsychological assessment methods.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), University of Sydney (2012–2017)
• Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, University of Sydney (2012–2017)
• Masters of Applied Science (Health Psychology), University of Sydney (2011)
• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours class 1), University of Sydney (2007–2010)

Research Interests: Jemma’s research explores cognitive and emotional processes underlying disability in pain and mental health conditions. Key areas include attentional and interpretation biases, cognitive flexibility, and innovative interventions like VR and gamification. She employs methods such as eye-tracking, EEG, and behavioral tasks to study processes in anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain.

Advising & Collaborations: Jemma supervises clinical and research students and collaborates globally on cognitive bias research. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health and well-being.