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Research interests
- Adapting psychological interventions to meet the needs of autistic people
- Understanding autism social identification and how this relates to psychological well-being and mental health
- Gender identity in autistic people
Kate Cooper is a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of Bath, and a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. She has worked in a range of clinical settings, including mental health services and neurodevelopmental clinics for both young people and adults.
Kate completed an NIHR-funded clinical doctoral fellowship titled "How should health services adapt to meet the needs of autistic people with gender dysphoria?" in 2022. This work led to academic publications, accessible summaries, and co-produced training materials for healthcare clinicians working with autistic people experiencing gender dysphoria, available here:
Kate is a researcher on the Autism Depression Trial (ADEPT, ADEPT-2), supporting the development of a psychological treatment for depression in autistic adults and its evaluation in a Randomised Controlled Trial.
Kate presents a podcast about cultural diversity in clinical psychology practice with Afsana Faheem, read about it and listen here: https://www.whataboutuspodcast.com/
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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Strengths focused post-diagnostic support for autistic young adults: A feasibility RCT
National Institute for Health Research
1/09/23 → 30/06/25
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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AWP RCF - Developing a psychological well-being intervention for autistic adolescents
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
1/04/23 → 31/03/24
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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ADEPT HTA 2020 - A Randomised Controlled Trial of Guided Self-help for Depression for Autistic Adults
National Institute for Health Research
1/09/21 → 31/12/24
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Autism and Gender Dysphoria
National Institute for Health Research
1/04/19 → 31/03/22
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Healthcare clinician perspectives on the intersection of autism and gender dysphoria
Cooper, K., Mandy, W., Russell, A. & Butler, C., Jan 2023, In: Autism. 27, 1, p. 31-42 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Phenomenology of gender dysphoria in autism: a multiperspective qualitative analysis
Cooper, K., Mandy, W., Butler, C. & Russell, A., 28 Feb 2023, In: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 64, 2, p. 265-276 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The impact of a positive autism identity and autistic community solidarity on social anxiety and mental health in autistic young people
Cooper, K., Russell, A., Lei, J. & Smith, L. G. E., 30 Apr 2023, In: Autism. 27, 3, p. 848-857Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Treating trauma-driven OCD with narrative exposure therapy alongside cognitive behavioural therapy
Airdrie, J., Lambe, S. & Cooper, K., 6 Jan 2023, In: The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. 16, e2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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“I’m always going to be tired”: A qualitative exploration of adolescents’ experiences of fatigue in depression
Higson-Sweeney, N., Cooper, K., Dunn, B. D. & Loades, M., 10 Jun 2023, In: European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thesis
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How should health services adapt to meet the needs of autistic people with gender dysphoria?
Author: Cooper, K., 27 Apr 2022Supervisor: Russell, A. (Supervisor), Butler, C. (External person) (Supervisor) & Mandy, W. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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