Clinical Psychology in Practice

Academic, clinical and research aspects are offered in
collaboration with clinical practitioners, who provide the clinical
experience to foster the development of competencies in Health and
Social Care.
* Provides a clear, authoritative and lively introduction to the
practice of clinical psychology
* Explains succinctly the range of competencies which a
psychologist is expected to possess, and how these can be applied
in a variety of contexts
* Key issues covered include awareness of the social context, the
need for responsive and flexible practice, and respect for
diversity
* Examples and principles are provided which demonstrate the
clinical psychologist in action, and explain why and how they work
as they do

Helen Beinart is Clinical Director of the Oxford Doctoral
Course in Clinical Psychology (University of Oxford) and a
Consultant Clinical Child Psychologist. She has worked in the NHS
for the past 30 years as a clinician, service manager, consultant,
supervisor and trainer.
Paul Kennedy is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the
University of Oxford, Academic Director on the Oxford Doctoral
Course in Clinical Psychology, and Trust Head of Clinical
Psychology based at the National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke
Mandeville Hospital.
Susan Llewelyn is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the
University of Oxford and Director of the Oxford Doctoral Course in
Clinical Psychology. She is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and
has been involved in training clinical psychologists for over 30
years.