Clinical Psychologists are senior mental health practitioners. Clinical Psychologists trained in the UK have to complete a psychology degree (or conversion) accredited by the British Psychological Society, in addition to a 3-year Doctorate in Clinical Psychology – this is the highest level and standard of academic qualification. Typically, most clinical psychologists have also undertaken at least 8 years of training and work experience before qualifying.
Clinical Psychologists aim to reduce psychological distress and enhance and promote psychological and physical well-being. They are highly skilled in carrying out psychological assessment, delivering psychological therapy, and also providing consultation, training and supervision to others.
Offering psychological therapy is one of the main roles of a Clinical Psychologist and they are trained in a number of different types of psychological therapy. Psychological therapy is a way of helping people to work through a range of emotional, relational and behavioural difficulties.
For more information about Clinical Psychology please visit the British Psychological Society.
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