Mallika Sharma

Dr. Mallika Sharma is an Associate Professor at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU), where she has been since 2022. She specializes in cultural adaptations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for non-Western populations, addressing gaps in mental health care for diverse communities in the UK. Previously, she held roles as Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and Canterbury Christ Church University, focusing on CBT training and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives.

Her academic and clinical career spans over 20 years, including NHS roles as a Senior CBT Therapist and contributions to programs like the RISE mentoring initiative. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and actively involved with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), where she received the 2023 Equity and Inclusion Award. She has spoken at international conferences, including the World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies and EABCT Congress.

Her research and teaching emphasize EDI, cultural competence, and CBT accessibility. She has led educational reforms, such as restructuring CBT courses at BNU, and contributed to NHS projects on perinatal mental health, long-term conditions, and community outreach. Colleagues and students praise her approachability, rigorous teaching, and commitment to professional mentorship.