School of Psychology

My academic and clinical interests are in psychological models of psychosis in particular the experience of hearing voices. In recent years I have been examining the link between trauma and psychotic symptoms and have looked in depth at the way in which individuals cope with very stressing symptoms.

I am currently researching the phenomenon of command hallucinations and exploring the factors underpinning compliance with commands to harm self or others.

I work in a research group with Dr Nicola Gray and Professor Bob Snowden. 

Selected Publications

Andrew, E., Snowden, R. & Gray, N. The relationship between trauma and beliefs about voices.  Submitted

Riley, E.M., McGovern, D., Mockler, D., et al (2000). Neuropsychological functioning in first-episode psychosis – evidence of specific deficits.  Schizophrenia Research, 43, 47-55.

Research Projects

I am currently working on the command hallucinations study which is funded by a fellowship grant from the National Research and Development Programme for Forensic Mental Health.

Research Students

I supervise trainee clinical psychologists in writing their thesis for the award of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.