The document outlines the structure and requirements to become a clinical psychologist in the UK, including an academic course covering models of psychotherapy and major mental health issues, placements in different speciality areas with weekly supervision and working with clients, and a major research project. The experience involves a high workload and constant evaluation, but provides teaching across different areas of psychology and practical experience working with clients under supervision.

1. Training to be a Clinical Psychologist Dr Emilie Cassell Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

2. Structure of the course Teaching and practical experience Academic course work Essays Clinical course work Case Reports Research Major Research Project/Thesis Service Related Research Project Qualitative Research Project

3. Teaching Models of Psychotherapy CBT, Systemic, Psychodynamic Major Mental Health Difficulties Depression, Agoraphobia, Panic Disorder, Eating Disorders, OCD Psychological issues relevant to different groups

4. Placements Most specialities (Child and Adolescence, Working Age Adults, Learning Disabilities, Older Adults) Choice of specialist placement Weekly supervision with CP Work with at least 6 clients depending on length of placement

5. Experience Depends on course Some very reflective Some very supportive Some focus on one aspect more than others All very hard work Expect to spend weekends working No limit to amount of work you could do All very stressful Expect to have a high level of resting tension Under constant supervision Being permanently evaluated But very interesting…