Cathy Creswell

Cathy Creswell, Professor of Developmental Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford, is an international leader in paediatric anxiety treatment, development and delivery. She has made important discoveries with regards to improving treatment outcomes for children with debilitating anxiety and is known for her work teaching parents how to help their children. She has been a leading light in understanding and supporting mental health of young people during the pandemic, building on her prior expertise with self-help and parent-guided approaches. She shows strong commitment to public understanding, involving families in trial development and regularly speaking to the public about anxiety. Her guide for parents of anxious children has sold >50,000 copies.