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Types of Psychologist

There are a number of different types of psychologist working in our Trust. Each one specialises in a certain type of work.   Which type of psychologist  you see will generally depend on what your needs are.The main types of psychologists in our Trust are:

Clinical/Counselling Psychologists

Clinical and Counselling Psychologists help people to find ways of coping with emotional difficulties they are experiencing.  They can help people affected by stress, anxiety, depression, abuse, relationship difficulties and memory problems by supporting them using different types of therapy.

Clinical and Counselling Psychologists have a university degree in psychology and at least three years professional training.

Assistant Psychologist

Assistant psychologists have a degree in psychology and are getting work experience in our Trust before they can go on to the rest of their training.  Assistant psychologists only do work that is related to their level of training and experience.

Trainee Clinical Psychologist

Trainee clinical psychologists have a degree in psychology and are in the process of completing their professional training.   Trainee clinical psychologists only do work that is related to their level of training and experience.