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Rowan Diamond is a HCPC Registered Research Clinical Psychologist and Consultant Clinical Psychologist affiliated with the University of Oxford's Department of Psychiatry and the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre (OCTC). They are a core member of the Oxford Cognitive Approaches to Psychosis (O-CAP) research group, focusing on developing evidence-based treatments for delusions and hallucinations. Their work emphasizes psychological mechanisms underlying mental health challenges and translating research into accessible therapies.
Key roles include primary therapist on the Feeling Safe study (a randomized controlled trial for persecutory delusions) and the gameChange trial using immersive VR therapy. They also lead initiatives to improve physical activity among individuals with psychosis, addressing psychological barriers through theory-driven interventions. Dr. Diamond holds a clinical doctorate from Oxford and has over a decade of NHS clinical experience in IAPT, inpatient units, and specialist services.
Collaborations include the Royal College of Arts, McPin Foundation, and multiple NHS trusts. At OCTC, they are deputy lead for the Enhanced CBT: Psychosis and Bipolar program. Their research spans VR therapy efficacy, caregiver perspectives on physical activity, and frameworks for behavioral interventions in psychosis.
