Dr Jonathan Espie

Principal Clinical Psychologist

In my 25 years working in NHS mental health services, I have seen firsthand how challenging and debilitating living with OCD can be. As a therapist, I have had the privilege of learning from many young people, adults, and parents about the importance of developing a shared understanding of these difficult experiences. I am passionate about providing high-quality treatment which is collaborative and delivered with compassion and care, and I find the positive impact of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for OCD can have to be truly rewarding. I specialise in applying evidence-based CBT for children, adults, and their families, integrating systemic principles, particularly for OCD. I am an accredited psychotherapist and supervisor with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

Education and Training

Diploma in CBT: The University of Oxford 2009 – 2010
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology: The University of Manchester 2002 – 2005
BSc (Hons) Psychology: The University of Sheffield 1996 – 1999

Publications

Kindynis, Z., Espie, J., Volz, C., & Jassi, A. (2023). Multifamily therapy for young people with OCD: An acceptability and satisfaction study. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 87(1), 24-45

Rhind, C., Mahdi, M., Simic, M., Espie, J., & Tchanturia, K. (2022)., Group cognitive remediation therapy for children and adolescents in intensive day-patient treatment for anorexia nervosa: A feasibility study. Neuropsychiatry, 36 (3), 125-135.

Pretorius, N., Espie, J. & Simic, M. (2015). Evaluation of a cognitive remediation therapy group for adolescents with anorexia nervosa in a daypatient setting. In K, Tchanturia (Ed.), Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) for eating and weight disorders (130-143). Hove: Routledge.

Voriadaki, T., Espie, J., Simic, M., & Eisler, I. (2015). Intensive multi-family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa: Adolescents’ and parents’ day to day experiences. Journal of Family Therapy, 37, 5-23.

Espie, J. & Eisler, I. (2014) Focus on anorexia nervosa: Modern psychological treatment and guidelines for the adolescent patient. Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 6, 9-16.

Cottam, S., & Espie, J., (2013). Discourses underpinning parenting training programmes: Positioning and power. Children and Society, Article 28 (6), 465-477.

Lang, K, Stahl, D, Espie, J, Treasure, J & Tchanturia, K (2013). Set shifting in children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa: An exploratory systematic review and meta-analysis The International journal of eating disorders,47 (4) 394-399.

Espie, J., Jones, S.H., Vance, Y.H., & Tai, S. (2012). Brief report: A family risk study exploring bipolar spectrum problems and cognitive biases in adolescent children of bipolar parents. Journal of Adolescence, 35, 769-772.

Vance, Y.H., Jones, S.H., Espie, J., & Tai, S. (2008). Parental communication style and family relationships in children of bipolar parents. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 47, 355-359.

Cookson, A., Espie, J., & Yates, K. (2001). The Edinburgh Project: A pilot study for the psychotherapeutic treatment of borderline and other severe personality disorders. British Journal of Psychotherapy, 18, 68-88.

Projects

I have had the opportunity to present to families and professionals about OCD treatment at OCD-UK conferences and The Annual Congress of the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (2021), as well as having presented other research and service innovations at international conferences.

Maiden, Z. Baker, L. Espie, J., Simic, M., & Tchanturia, K. (2015). Group cognitive remediation therapy format for adolescents. In K, Tchanturia (Ed.), Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) for eating and weight disorders (130-143). Hove: Routledge.

Hartwell, E., Patel, Z., Dheraj S., & Espie, J. (2013). Delivering an autism spectrum disorder post-diagnosis workshop in Urdu. Context, 126, 42- 46.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/aug/03/my-week-psychologist-jonathan-espie