Dr Georgina Charlesworth
Associate Professor
Clinical, Edu & Hlth Psychology
Div of Psychology & Lang Sciences
- Joined UCL
- 1st May 2001
Research summary
My main research activity has been in the field of psychological support for people with dementia and family carers of people with dementia, most particularly looking into befriending, peer support and CBT as interventions to reduce depression and enhance wellbeing for family carers. I have received funding from the Alzheimer's Society, ESRC and HTA to support this work, working with teams at the University of East Anglia and North East London NHS Foundation Trust as well as UCL's Department of Psychiatry. Recent projects have included: the Carer Supporter Programme within Prof Martin Orrell's NIHR-funded programme entitled "Support at Home: Interventions to Enhance Life in Dementia", and Aimee Spector's RfPB-funded feasibility trial for cognitive therapy for anxiety in people with dementia. All projects have involved collaboration with organisations from the voluntary / charitable sector.
Current research includes the ESRC-NIHR funded Dementia initiative programme 'Promoting Independence in Dementia' (PRIDE). http://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychiatry/pride
Teaching summary
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programme
MSc Health Psychology
Education
- University of London
- Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy | 2009
- University of East Anglia
- Doctorate, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology | 1995
- University of Cambridge
- Other higher degree, Master of Philosophy | 1993
- University of Cambridge
- First Degree, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | 1991
Biography
After graduating in Psychology (Natural Sciences) from the University of Cambridge I worked as a Research Assistant with Barbara Sahakian / Trevor Robbin's team before starting Clinical Psychology Training. I completed the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology at the University of East Anglia in 1995 and have worked in the field of mental health in later life ever since, initially with North East Essex Mental Health NHS Trust, and then from 2001 in North East London NHS Foundation Trust.