Dr Aaron Burgess completed his undergraduate degree in psychology with clinical psychology (2010) and Master’s degree in Clinical Research (2014) at the University of Lincoln. Aaron completed his clinical psychology training at the University of East Anglia, gaining his doctorate in 2019.

Before training, Aaron worked in the private sector supporting children with learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders. Post-qualification, Aaron continued to work in the field of neurodevelopmental disorders, mainly Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, in the NHS. Afterwards, he spent around 3 years working with Children, young people and their families who has an eating disorder. Aaron currently works in a paediatrics where he has a special interest in epilepsy and non-epileptic seizures. 

Aaron's research interests focus on his clinical activity, relating to neurodevelopmental disorders, eating disorders and physical health conditions in the context of young people and families. He is also interested in Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD), and the importance of this for people's lives and wellbeing. 

He has a small private practice where he predominantly supports young people and families with a range of psychological and wellbeing needs.

Aaron takes a leading role with regards to the clinical practice elements of the course.  He supports the operation of the Paediatric Psychology Network. He is a reviewer for Clinical Psychology Forum, the publication of the DCP. In addition, Aaron supports with the internationalisation components of the Doctorate at UEA.