Research groups
Contact information
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5631-7037
Wellcome Building, Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Ln, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7JX
she/her
Emma Osborne
PhD, MRes, MA (Oxon)
Postdoctoral Researcher
I contribute to the development of evidence-based psychological treatments for eating disorders. My work focuses on developing, evaluating, and disseminating the digital, programme-led version of Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E). I am particularly interested in creating interventions that are highly effective, engaging, accessible, and scalable, and in ensuring that we meet the needs of people who are typically underserved in research.
I completed my PhD in Psychology at the University of Bath, where my research focused on optimising digital mindfulness-based interventions to reduce risk factors for disordered eating. I completed my degree in Experimental Psychology at St Catherine’s College, University of Oxford (MA Oxon), and my research master’s degree in Psychology at the University of Bath (MRes).
Key publications
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Evolving perspectives on CBT-E for eating disorders: Clarifying ten key points - Misconceptions and communication gaps explored
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Murphy R. et al, (2025), Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, 18
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Bridging the gap: a mixed-methods real-world pilot of a digital intervention for adults with binge eating.
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Osborne EL. et al, (2025), J Eat Disord
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"In Their Own Words": A Qualitative Exploration of Lived Experience and Healthcare Professional Perspectives on Evaluating a Digital Intervention for Binge Eating.
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Murphy R. et al, (2025), Int J Eat Disord
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Breaking the cycle: a pilot study on autonomous Digital CBTe for recurrent binge eating.
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Murphy R. et al, (2024), Front Digit Health, 6
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Optimizing a Digital Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Reduce Risk Factors for Disordered Eating: A Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) Feasibility Trial.
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Osborne EL. et al, (2025), Int J Eat Disord
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Developing a digital mindfulness-based intervention to improve body image and reduce risk factors for disordered eating: Integrating theory, evidence, and the person-based approach.
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Osborne EL. et al, (2025), Body Image, 54
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Experiences of Using Digital Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Rapid Scoping Review and Thematic Synthesis.
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Osborne EL. et al, (2023), J Med Internet Res, 25
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The role of emotion regulation in the relationship between mindfulness and risk factors for disordered eating: A longitudinal mediation analysis.
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Osborne EL. et al, (2023), Int J Eat Disord, 56, 458 - 463
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Effects of Decentering and Non-judgement on Body Dissatisfaction and Negative Affect Among Young Adult Women
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Osborne EL. and Atkinson MJ., (2022), Mindfulness, 13, 615 - 626
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Current Tensions and Challenges in Mindfulness Research and Practice
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Ainsworth B. et al, (2023), Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 53, 343 - 348
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Effects of combining physical activity with mindfulness on mental health and wellbeing: Systematic review of complex interventions
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Remskar M. et al, (2024), Mental Health and Physical Activity, 26