What is Clinical Psychology?
Clinical Psychologists' Training
To become a Clinical Psychologist there is a requirement to first complete an approved and accredited Bachelors Undergraduate Degree (BSc) followed by an accredited Doctorate (DClinPsy). Completion of the Doctorate enables the practitioner to use the title of Dr and the title of Clinical Psychologist is a legally protected title.
The doctoral training programme is a rigorous course in which individuals have to undertake a series of clinical placements over 3 years. During placements, trainee psychologists are required to demonstrate a number of competencies, including assessment, formulation, individual psychological therapy, consultancy, and ethical standards. These competencies are comprehensively assessed by a number of qualified Psychologists and therefore Clinical Psychologists are held to an extremely high standard of practice and knowledge.
How are Clinical Psychologists different to other therapists?
Clinical Psychologists at the end of training acquire specialist and in-depth knowledge of psychological theory and practice. This allows Clinical Psychologists to provide complex and comprehensive interventions from a range of different approaches. This is often different to other therapists who may only provide therapy from a single perspective.
Clinical Psychologists are trained to provide scientifically led and evidence-based psychological therapies. This means that whilst we will listen to what is on your mind, we will also provide solutions, reflections, new links and connections, and a range of skills and exercises to practice. Therapy provided by Clinical Psychologists is always formulation driven, which means every therapy is individualised and we don't provide manualised and generic therapy.
Supervision and Continuing Professional Development
Every Clinical Psychologist is required to have clinical supervision. This is a process which ensures that therapy remains high-quality and the Psychologist is providing evidence-based and informed approaches.
Clinical Psychologists are also required to be active in continuing their professional development (CPD). This means that Clinical Psychologists keep up-to-date with the latest treatments, approaches and research. You can be assured that our Psychologists are well-researched and informed in modern evidence-based approaches.
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