ABOUT

Dr Emma Černis
BA MSc DClinPsych DPhil

Emma completed her clinical psychology training (DClinPsych) and a PhD (DPhil) at the University of Oxford before taking up the post of Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Birmingham in 2022.

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Through her research, Emma aims to improve the understanding and treatment of dissociative difficulties. Clinically, Emma has expertise in working with young adults experiencing dissociative symptoms before or during a first episode of psychosis, and with children, teenagers, and families affected by sexual trauma.

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Taking an approach heavily informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and related therapy models, Emma's work is underpinned by core values of collaboration, inclusion, and academic rigour.

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Pronouns: she/her

Pronounciation: "Chur-niss"