Clinical psychologists use psychological therapies and procedures to help clients overcome a range of problems including depression, addiction, anxiety, challenging behavior, neurological disorders, serious and permanent mental ill health and learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

- Assessing clients' behavior and needs via observation, interviews and psychometric tests
- Developing, administering and monitoring appropriate treatment therapies and strategies
- Undertaking research
- Writing reports
- Providing support and advice to patients
- Meeting, advising and liaising with other NHS professionals
- Helping clients to make positive changes to their lives