Meet the Team

Jaime Delgadillo is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Sheffield. He has 20 years of experience working as a psychological therapist and has published over 120 scientific articles and book chapters in the field of mental health. He has led several clinical trials of psychological interventions for depression, anxiety, addictions, and occupational burnout. His current work focuses on the use of digital health and artificial intelligence technologies to support mental health care.

Dr Stephen Kellett is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director of Psychological Therapies Research at Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Trust. An accredited Cognitive Behavioural and Cognitive Analytic psychotherapist, he has 26 years of NHS experience and was a Programme Director at the University of Sheffield. He has published over 180 peer-reviewed studies, using observational methods and RCTs to evaluate psychological interventions. His clinical interests are in the treatment of long-standing and chronic emotional problems.

Melanie Simmonds-Buckley is a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of Sheffield and a Clinical Research Fellow at Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Trust. Her research focuses on developing personalised approaches to mental health treatment to improve patient care and outcomes. She has published over 40 scientific articles and has previously worked on developing and implementing therapy outcome feedback systems in NHS psychological services and on clinical trials that evaluate innovative psychological interventions.

Dennis Convery is an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist at Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Trust. He is an experienced clinical teacher and supervisor at the University of Sheffield, where he trains Cognitive Behavioural Therapists who work in the NHS. Dennis has 20 years of experience as a clinician, trainer and supervisor.

Katie Marlow is a Clinical Studies Officer at Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Trust. She has a MSc in Health Psychology and has worked in research for 3 years, supporting the set up and delivery of a wide range of studies. She has recently worked on studies in the areas of nutrition, perinatal mental health and dementia.

Wolfgang Lutz is a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Trier. He specializes in patient-focused research, particularly feedback systems like the Expected Treatment Response model, which tracks therapy outcomes. Lutz directs the university's outpatient clinic and postgraduate clinical training. With a Ph.D. from Heidelberg, he has contributed to over 350 publications, advancing personalized mental health care.

Taposhri Ganguly is the Chief Information Officer at MindLife, where she leverages her expertise in AI and machine learning to revolutionize mental health research and treatment. One of her key areas of responsibility is providing expert advice on clinical trial design, ensuring robust methodologies that yield reliable, actionable results. Taposhri 's proficiency in statistical modelling, algorithm design, and complex data analysis allows her to develop innovative approaches for more efficient and effective trials.

Christian A Webb is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Co-Director of the Center for Depression, Anxiety and Stress Research, and Director of the Treatment and Etiology of Depression in Youth (TEDY) Lab at McLean Hospital. His work focuses on improving our understanding of the causes of depression in youth and improving treatments for depressed adolescents. His research integrates a range of different approaches, including digital health and artificial intelligence technologies.

Juan Martín Gómez Penedo is an expert researcher at University of Kassel and University of Osnabrück, Germany. He has published over 100 scientific papers and book chapters in clinical psychology. He has mainly worked on empirical research focusing on depression, anxiety and chronic pain. His main interests are precision in mental health, grounded on the use of machine-learning algorithms and psychotherapy process-outcome research.

Dr Shehzad Ali is a Canada Research Chair in Public Health Economics, an Associate Chair (Research) at Western University, and a Visiting Professor at the University of York. He is an expert in health economics and investigates how to allocate limited health system resources efficiently and equitably. His work lies at the intersection of economics, equity, and health services research, addressing a key public policy challenge of our time. In addition to serving as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board he will also undertake a health economics analysis of this trial.

Dr Shannon Sauer-Zavala is a leading expert in the development of the Unified Protocol (UP) for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders. Her work has focused on refining UP modules to address shared mechanisms underlying emotional disorders, enhancing treatment efficiency and personalization. With extensive research on module sequencing based on patient strengths or weaknesses, she has contributed significantly to improving outcomes for diverse populations. Dr Sauer-Zavala’s efforts have established the UP as a widely recognized and adaptable approach in transdiagnostic mental health care.

Dr Carmen Schäuffele is a researcher at Freie Universität Berlin specializing in transdiagnostic treatments, particularly the Unified Protocol (UP). Her work focuses on adapting the UP for internet-based interventions, demonstrated in randomized controlled trials. She has advanced the UP by exploring its application in digital and blended care, enhancing accessibility. As a Fulbright Scholar, she collaborated with Dr Shannon Sauer-Zavala to refine UP modules, emphasizing innovative approaches to psychotherapy.

Dr Jenny Hague is the Talking Therapies Programme Director at the University of Sheffield, specializing in evidence-based treatments for common mental health difficulties. With over a decade of clinical experience in primary care, she focuses on improving therapeutic outcomes through innovative program design and delivery. Dr Hague's expertise lies in integrating research into practice, ensuring accessible and effective mental health interventions.

Dr Jorge Osma is an Associate Professor at the University of Zaragoza and a leading expert on the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders. He has conducted extensive research demonstrating its effectiveness in diverse populations and contexts. Dr Osma is certified to train professionals in the protocol and has explored its application in blended formats, combining in-person and digital interventions to enhance accessibility. His contributions have advanced the understanding and implementation of the Unified Protocol, solidifying its role as an adaptable and effective approach for treating emotional disorders.

Glenn Waller is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Sheffield. His specialty area is in the development and testing of CBT for eating disorders - particularly brief, effective interventions. He has published five treatment and self-help manuals, over 360 peer-reviewed papers, and over 20 book chapters. He regularly presents at national and international conferences, and is on the editorial boards of a number of journals. He served on the NICE committee that drew up the 2017 guidelines for eating disorder treatment. He is past President of the Academy for Eating Disorders and of the Eating Disorders Research Society.

Dr Arnon Rolnick is a clinical and experimental psychologist specializing in psychophysiology, biofeedback, and the integration of technology in psychotherapy. He directs the Rolnick Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy in Tel Aviv, Israel, and has published extensively on online therapy and neurobiology. A certified CBT supervisor, Dr. Rolnick has contributed to advancements in motion sickness research and sensor-enhanced psychotherapy. He also advises organizations on transitioning to digital training and supervision, blending innovative therapeutic approaches with cutting-edge technology.