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Research interests
Dr Josie Millar is a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and a Research and Clinical Tutor for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme.
Since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist (University of Adelaide, Australia, 2006), Josie has worked in a range of primary, secondary and tertiary care services supporting people with a range of mental health difficulties. Josie now specialises in the treatment of severe and complex Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Josie is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Josie joined the University of Bath in 2010 to work with Professor Paul Salkovskis, undertaking her PhD research on intensive treatments for OCD. Josie’s research interests lie in the cognitive behavioural factors in anxiety and their treatment, particularly Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). More specific areas of interest as listed below;
Research interests
- Relapse Prevention for OCD
- Intensive treatment methods for OCD
- Client non-optimal response to therapy
- Dissemination and utilisation of effective Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mental contamination
- VR for OCD
- Loneliness and Social Isolation
- Fear of illness recurrence
- Imagery rescripting
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A student centred in-depth evaluation of the delivery of the taught research curriculum on the Professional Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (DClin).
Millar, J. (PI), Gregory, J. (PI), Taylor, G. (PI) & Chadwick, P. (PI)
Project: Other
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Suicide prevention evidence review and gap analysis
Millar, J. (PI)
29/08/22 → 16/12/22
Project: UK charity
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Blended relapse prevention programme
Millar, J. (PI) & Waites, E. (Researcher)
The Academy of Medical Sciences
1/08/21 → 31/05/24
Project: UK charity
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SSAFA loneliness and isolation
Millar, J. (PI) & Barnett, J. (CoI)
14/12/20 → 30/04/21
Project: UK charity
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Loneliness and Isolation OCD
Millar, J. (PI) & Barnett, J. (CoI)
26/06/20 → 31/12/21
Project: Research council
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A Qualitative Study Exploring the Role of Perfectionism in Trichotillomania
Zarandi, A. L., Millar, J. F. A., Waites, E. & Stevenson, J. L., 16 May 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Psychology and Psychotherapy Theory, Research and Practice. 98, 4, p. 901-917Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A qualitative evaluation of mentors’ experiences of a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic mentor scheme for clinical psychologists
Faheem, A., Higson-Sweeney, N., Eyüboğlu , O., Patel , K., Gandhi , M., Wilczoch , S. & Millar, J., 21 Mar 2024, In: Mentoring and Tutoring: Partnership in Learning. 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A systematic review and narrative synthesis of the use and effectiveness of extended reality technology in the assessment, treatment and study of obsessive compulsive disorder
Colman, M., Millar, J., Patil, B., Finnegan, D., Russell, A., Higson-Sweeney, N., Da Silva Aguiar, M. & Stanton Fraser, D., 31 Jul 2024, In: Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. 42, 13 p., 100893.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Interventions to address empathy-based stress in mental health workers: A scoping review and research agenda
May, H., Millar, J., Griffith, E., Gilmore, C., Kristoffersen, M., Robinson, R. & West , M., 5 Dec 2024, In: PLoS ONE. 19, 12, e0306757.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Measuring impact: a prospective evaluation of a mentoring scheme for aspiring clinical psychologists from black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds
George , A.-A. M., Millar, J. F. A. & Faheem, A., 8 May 2024, In: Mentoring and Tutoring: Partnership in Learning. 32, 3, p. 344-360 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dataset supporting: A qualitative study exploring the role of perfectionism in trichotillomania
Zarandi, A. (Creator), Millar, J. (Creator), Waites, E. (Creator) & Stevenson, J. (Creator), University of Bath, 16 May 2025
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01329
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Thesis
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An investigation of response to different treatment modalities in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Millar, J. (Author), Halligan, S. (Supervisor), Salkovskis, P. (Supervisor) & Gregory, J. (Supervisor), 24 Jun 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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ORCHARD OCD Conference - London
Millar, J. (Speaker)
30 Nov 2024Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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Psychology and Psychotherapy Theory, Research and Practice (Journal)
Millar, J. (Peer reviewer)
1 Jan 2025 → 31 Dec 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity