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Dr. Sophie Bennett is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at King's College London, affiliated with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). She specializes in child and adolescent mental health, focusing on integrating physical and mental healthcare and enhancing access to low-intensity psychological interventions. Her roles include leading clinical research, editing the Oxford Guide to Brief and Low-Intensity Interventions for Children and Young People, and advising on national audits (e.g., RCPCH Epilepsy12). She received the NIHR Team Science Award (2025) and has extensive collaborations, including with the International League Against Epilepsy.
Education:
- PhD in Clinical Psychology from UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (2024)
- DClinPsy in Clinical Psychology from University College London (2013)
- BA in Natural Sciences (Psychology) from the University of Cambridge (2008)
Research interests include modular interventions for eating disorders, functional neurological disorders, and chronic illnesses. She leads a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Research Advisory Group recognized by NIHR for best practices. Her work emphasizes improving mental health access in pediatric settings through low-intensity therapies and peer support.
Key awards include the NIHR Team Science Award, and her contributions span over 100 peer-reviewed publications. She is an honorary Associate Professor at UCL and provides training in evidence-based therapies for neurological conditions.
