Clinical Experience
Dr. Mehdi Alemohammad is a HCPC-registered and BPS-chartered Principal Forensic Psychologist, as well as a Europe Accredited EMDR Practitioner and Advanced Certified Schema Therapist with a humanist approach. He is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a Registered Applied Psychology Practice Supervisor (RAPPS). Previously, he served on the committee board of the Consciousness and Experiential Psychology Section.
With over 14 years of experience across diverse settings—including the NHS, private hospitals, community mental health services, charities, higher education, and criminal justice—Dr. Mehdi specializes in integrating evidence-based therapies to meet the unique needs of his clients. In addition to EMDR and Schema Therapy, he is trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, and other approaches (see “Therapy” section). His human-centred and integrative approach ensures therapy is tailored to each individual’s unique needs and challenges.
Dr. Mehdi also has extensive experience supervising trainee and qualified psychologists and mentoring professionals across disciplines. He has facilitated numerous group/treatment programmes across different settings, as well as consultation and reflective practice process groups for staff. He has delivered workshops and training programs to organizations, enhancing staff’s emotional understanding, resilience, and productivity. He has led systemic changes in staff practices, shifting their approach to better understand patients’ distress within the context of systemic barriers and past influences.
Research and Academic Experience
Dr. Mehdi began his academic journey with a BSc in Psychology at the University of Glasgow, where his undergraduate dissertation explored what makes therapies effective and what strategies impact learning outcomes. This early interest in therapy engagement led him to pursue an MSc in Forensic Psychology, where he collaborated with Broadmoor Hospital on research examining factors that enhance forensic patients’ participation in therapy programmes.
Building on this foundation, Dr. Mehdi completed a professional doctorate in Forensic Psychology Practice, focusing his thesis on innovative methods to improve treatment engagement in community settings. Alongside his academic work, he has conducted service evaluation projects with the NHS, contributing to improvements in systems and therapeutic services.
Dr. Mehdi’s research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented his work at national and international conferences, sharing insights on therapy engagement and systemic factors in mental health care. As an honorary and guest lecturer at institutions like the University of Kingston and King’s College London, he has shared his expertise with the next generation of psychologists.
These experiences have deeply informed the mission of Mind Atlas, where Dr. Mehdi continues to integrate research-driven insights into real-world applications, fostering meaningful dialogue and transformative growth.
