Georgia Pavlopoulou, PhD
Developmental Psychologist | Psychotherapist | UCL Associate Professor | Neurodiversity Mental Health Trainer | Consultant | Author

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Welcome

I’m Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou — a multi awareded researcher and trainer. I hold a PhD in Developmental Psychology and Mental Health, and I’m an Associate Professor at University College London (UCL) and Director of Group for Research in Relationships And NeuroDiversity- GRRAND.

I work at the intersection of research, clinical care, and education to bring sustainable and positive change for neurodivergent people and the professionals who support them.

I am also a trained relational pluralistic psychotherapist, drawing from humanistic, collaborative, and inclusive approaches to mental health care.

Current Roles & Work

•  I work with interdisciplinary teams to improve service culture and practitioner attitudes — closing the gap in skills and confidence when supporting diagnosed and undiagnosed autistic people. Director at NHS's  National Autism Trainer Programme (2021-2025) contracted by Anna Freud.

• Academic researcher: My mission is to drive groundbreaking translational science that actively challenges and dismantles harmful stereotypes about neurodivergent and disabled individuals across the lifespan—while celebrating their strengths, identities, and unique lived experiences.
  📚 See my publications here 

• Editor: Lead editor of a new Routledge book co-produced with autistic people, on autistic mental health, agency, and care.
  📖 Order the book here

Services Offered

Contact me if you’re interested in:

✅ Consultancy & Training
Design and delivery of inclusive mental health training — UK and international — for private, NHS, or third sector settings.

✅ Relational Pluralistic Psychotherapy
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy rooted in co-creation, inclusion, and human connection.

✅ Educational & Neurodevelopmental Consultancy
Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of bespoke professionals to support complex needs across educational and clinical contexts.

✅ Creative Research Consultancy
Guidance and co-delivery of participatory research projects, including:

• Lifeworld-led methods

• Ethnography

• Storytelling

• Photo-elicitation & Photovoice and more

If I’m fully booked, I’ll be happy to connect you with other neurodivergent therapists, consultants, or collaborators in my network.