Sarah is an Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner working for the Psychosis Research Unit and Complex Trauma Research Unit. In her role, she is responsible for participant recruitment for the CONNECT and Talking with Voices trials. She collaborates closely with clinical teams to ensure they are well-informed about the studies and can effectively communicate research objectives to service users.
Before assuming her current position, Sarah served as an honorary assistant psychologist within a community mental health team while pursuing her MSc in Clinical Psychology. Her dissertation focused on exploring the causal pathways of anxiety and depression through the lens of existential terror management perspective. This academic endeavour deepened her understanding of psychological processes and laid the groundwork for her ongoing professional development.
Sarah’s current research interests lie in pragmatic approaches to trauma-informed care and understanding complex PTSD in persecuted minority ethnic groups. She is particularly interested in how trauma manifests in these populations and seeks to contribute to developing more effective therapeutic strategies tailored to their unique needs.
Sarah’s work is driven by a passion for improving mental health care through evidence-based research and a commitment to advancing the understanding of psychological disorders. By focusing on these areas, she hopes to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by mental health challenges. Her role in clinical research not only enhances her professional skills but also allows her to contribute to the broader field of mental health by addressing critical issues related to mental health difficulties.