My academic and clinical work centres on improving psychological health and wellbeing – applying a contextual behavioural science approach. I conduct NHS-based research examining psychological health in the context of physical health conditions, and have an interest in the roles that clinical psychologists can perform within physical healthcare services.
My current projects maintain a focus on developing, implementing, and evaluating wellbeing interventions (across a range of applied domains). I have a particular interest in the potential role of ‘psychological flexibility’ as a malleable process underpinning psychological health.
David Dawson is a Research Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor within the School of Psychology. He is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (UK) and a member of the Association of Clinical Psychologists. He has worked clinically in a range of NHS services and continues to offer research consultation to public and third sector organisations.
David’s current role predominantly involves undertaking applied research (in both physical and psychological health contexts) and training clinical psychologists for the NHS as part of the Trent (Universities of Lincoln and Nottingham) Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) training programme.
David’s research aims to improve the interventions, services, and technologies that are offered to individuals experiencing psychological and/or physical health difficulties. His research focuses on the development of contemporary psychological models, and how these can be successfully applied to improve well-being, alleviate distress, and promote personally-meaningful behaviour change.