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Clinical psychologists undergo comprehensive clinical training that includes a Bachelor's degree, a Doctoral level training programme and further years of study. Alongside this, work experience is gained in several areas to ensure a wide knowledge base. This extensive training means that by choosing to see a clinical psychologist, you are entrusting a professional who has high levels of training and experience in research and therapy practice.

Clinical Psychologists draw on a variety of psychological models, research findings and treatment guidelines when working with their clients. This, combined with taking the time to understand a client's current presentation, history and future aspirations,  forms a client's "formulation". Individually-tailored treatment programmes based on a client's formulation then help to steer a client towards better psychological health and wellbeing.