Dr Andrew Fox MRes, PhD, ClinPsyD

• BSc (Joint Hons) Biological Sciences and Psychology
• MRes Cognition and Neuroscience
• PhD (Psychology)
• ClinPsyD

Before his clinical training Andy completed a PhD with Dr Chris Harrop and Prof. Peter Trower at the University of Birmingham. During this time, he used their cognitive-developmental model of self-construction to understand social processes involved in mental health difficulties in young people, including psychosis and eating disorders. After qualifying as a clinical psychologist, Andy went on to specialise in work across local inpatient psychiatric rehabilitation services. In March 2015 he published a co-edited book, with Dr Alan Meaden, that describes a range of innovative psychological approaches used to help people with psychosis who can be hard to reach. Andy joined the Clinical Psychology team at the University of Birmingham in May 2016 and continues to work part-time in local services for people experiencing distressing psychosis.

Andy teaches on the Clinical Psychology doctoral course.

Andy supervises trainees conducting research projects as part of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and the Doctorate in Forensic Clinical Psychology.

He also supervises students conducting research as part of the MRes in Clinical Psychology course.

Psychosis; social cognition; social recovery; adolescence; self-construction; negative symptoms; existentialism; third-wave behavioural approaches; compassion in healthcare.

• Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society: Member of the Division of Clinical Psychology and the Faculty of Psychosis and Complex Mental Health.
• Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Founder member and coordinator of the West Midlands Existential Special Interest Group (E-SIG).