Dr. Philippa Garety

Professor

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Biography

Professor Philippa Garety is an Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology at King's College London and a chartered clinical psychologist with the British Psychological Society. She obtained her MPhil in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Psychiatry (King's College London) in 1981 and her PhD in Psychology from the University of London in 1990. She has been instrumental in the advancement of cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis and has developed innovative treatments employing digital technology, specifically the AVATAR therapy approach. Her research interests are primarily focused on psychological models and treatment for various psychotic experiences, including delusions and hallucinations. Professor Garety has published over 240 peer-reviewed papers and has played a pivotal role in national and international mental health advisory committees. Her recent projects examine the efficacy of digital technologies in therapeutic settings, particularly in treating paranoia and distressing voices using AVATAR-based therapies. She is a member of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy in the USA and regularly collaborates with diverse research groups to enhance mental health treatments.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
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  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.