Dr. Fiona Thomas

Dr. Thomas has an MSc from the London School of Economics in Health, Community and Development and obtained a Certificate in Global Mental Health from the Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma (Harvard School of Public Health). She earned her clinical Ph.D. from TMU and recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship in PTSD and implementation science on a joint project between TMU and Stanford University.

Dr. Thomas’ research examines the adaptation, delivery, and evaluation of mental health interventions for underserved populations and considers culturally-responsive mental health interventions that address structural inequities among marginalised communities. She has conducted research and fieldwork in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia and parts of Southern and East Africa and we look forward to strengthening such international collaborations. We are thrilled to add Dr. Thomas’ expertise to our ability to provide culturally-informed clinical training for our graduate students in psychology.

“I am ecstatic about returning to the very department where I was able to launch my research work in global mental health and clinical psychology. Everything about this role, including the research, mentorship and teaching focus, feels like the perfect fit. It is exciting to see psychology’s overall pivot in recognizing the importance of advancing culturally-informed clinical practice. I am truly looking forward to coming back and contributing to growth within this area in the Psychology Department! I can’t wait to see many familiar faces and meet those of you I haven't met yet.”