Dr Zheng Zhou
Clinical Tutor
Clinical Psychology
Department of Psychology & Human Development , School of Childhood and Social Care
Dr Zheng Zhou is a Clinical Tutor in the Department of Professional Psychology. She is also a research supervisor and Internal Examiner to doctoral clinical psychology trainees. Beyond her academic endeavours, Zheng has over 11 years of experience within the NHS.
Qualifications
- Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, UK
- MSc in Clinical Neuroscience, UK
- BSc in Psychology and Neuroscience, UK
Areas Of Interest
- Clinical Psychology Training
- Diversity, Inclusion & Culture
- Equality and Social Justice
CURRENT RESEARCH
Research Interests
During her career, Zheng has published in journals such as Frontiers in Psychology, Psychiatric Intensive Care, and Early Intervention in Psychiatry. Her previous research focused on understanding and supporting the needs of individuals with psychosis and their carers. Currently, Zheng is a research supervisor and Internal Examiner to doctoral clinical psychology trainees. Her recent research interests are predominantly in the area of Clinical Psychology training and professional issues.
These include:
- Increasing cultural humility, equity, and social inclusion within Clinical Psychology training and profession
- Decolonising Eurocentric discourses, psychological theories, and practice
- Centering concerns and different world views of the Global Majority
- Respectfully acquiring and appreciating epistemology, ontology, research, and psychological theories from non-Western cultures.
Publications
The last four years of publications can be viewed below.
Full publications list
Visit the research repository to view a full list of publications