Damien is Professor of Health Studies and a psychotherapist.
He previously worked in the Health Experiences Research Group (HERG) at the University of Oxford.
Damien is currently funded to investigate a new NHS-based psychological treatment approach for those living with and beyond cancer, long-Covid and racialised minorities, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sexual health, and caring for people living with Alzheimers in times of Covid.
He has published two books and over 100 peer-reviewed academic journal papers/book chapters.
His key areas of study are depression and recovery; suicide and men; men and mental health; chronic health conditions; HIV and sexuality.