Clinical Experience
Dr. Mehdi Alemohammad is a HCPC-registered and BPS-chartered Principal Psychologist, as well as a Europe Accredited EMDR Practitioner and consultant in training and a Schema Therapist with over 15 years of experience.
In addition to his lived experience, he has worked across diverse settings—including the NHS, private hospitals, outpatient, community, crisis services, charity, higher education, and criminal justice.
Dr. Mehdi specialises in integrating evidence-based therapies to meet the unique needs of his clients. In addition to EMDR and Schema Therapy, he is also trained in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, ACT, MBT and somatic approaches. His humanist, systemic and integrative approach ensures therapy is tailored to each individual’s unique needs and challenges.
Dr Mehdi is also trained in conducting various cognitive, personality, ADHD and Autism, mental health and risk assessments, although he does not currently offer these services.
Dr. Mehdi also has extensive experience supervising trainee and qualified psychologists and is a Registered Applied Psychology Practice Supervisor (RAPPS). He has facilitated numerous group/treatment programmes across different settings, as well as consultations, reflective practice and support groups for staff and students. He has delivered workshops, trainings and consultations to various organisations, both nationally and internationally.
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 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.
