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'Clinical Psychologist'

'What do they do?' Clinical psychologists help patients with mental and physical problems to clarify their problems, assessing and recommending clinical interventions as well as evaluating the outcomes.

'Educational and age requirements' A university degree (honours in psychology) from an approved university or equivalent qualification giving the graduate basis for registration as a Chartered Psychologist of the British Psychological Society.

'Training and qualifications' Three years' in-service training and the British Psychological Society's Diploma in Clinical Physchology or an approved course of post-graduate training.

'Further information' University departments of psychology or social sciences. British Psychological Society, St Andrew's House, Leicester LE1 7DR.



 
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