Karen Addy

Dr. Karen Addy is a Clinical Professor and Clinical Practice Director of Clinical Neuropsychology at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), part of the School of Psychology and Life Sciences. She joined CCCU in 2022 on a part-time basis, leading the PGCert Clinical Neuropsychology Practice programme. Previously, she held an academic role at Bangor University part-time and worked in NHS neurology services until 2015, specializing in Clinical Neuropsychology. She is a Consultant Neuropsychologist in independent clinical practice and a member of the Neuropsychology Training team at the Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology.

Education: Completed a Clinical Psychology doctorate at the University of Manchester in 2005. Qualified as a Neuropsychologist in 2012, achieving eligibility for the British Psychological Society’s Specialist Register of Neuropsychologists.

Research Interests: Focused on clinical neuropsychology training, applied psychology practice, and bridging clinical practice with academic education. Her work emphasizes supporting psychologists in neuropsychology specialization and advancing clinical neuropsychology standards in the UK.

Awards: Recognized through eligibility on the British Psychological Society’s Specialist Register of Neuropsychologists (2012).

Advising & Grants: No explicit grants mentioned, but actively involved in curriculum development for clinical training programs. Advises via her educational leadership role.

Labs/Teams: Part of the Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology and the Neuropsychology Training team.