bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Differentiating emotional intelligence across occupational sectors
Authors: Maddocks Jo
Published: January 2023

This article draws on an analysis of longitudinal data from over 12,000 working individuals who completed the Emotional Intelligence Profile (EIP), an online self-report questionnaire. One segment of the full analysis looked at the differences between nine occupational sectors across 16 dimensions of emotional intelligence (EI). This paper discusses some of the highlights and implications of the findings.
Heroes, landmarks and blind alleys in personality assessment: Early type theories
Authors: McCredie Hugh
Published: January 2023

In the second of a series of articles to mark the centenary of the First World War, the author outlines some of the most influential and least influential, early type theories and their implications for practitioners.
Measuring downsizing in organisations
Authors: Gervais Roxane
Published: January 2023

Downsizing as an organisational change process continues to affect today’s workforce. It has influenced workers’ careers and their attitudes toward work; with job security no longer accepted as the norm, and workers no longer expecting to stay in one organisation for the length of their career. This article presents a recent study into the views of employees towards downsizing processes.
Heroes, landmarks and blind alleys in personality assessment: Early implicit measures and the first psycho-lexical trait studies
Authors: McCredie Hugh
Published: January 2023

In the third of a series of articles to mark the centenary of the First World War, the author discusses some early implicit measures and outlines the early psycho-lexical trait studies and their implications on today’s test users.
The person within the professional: Some lessons from psychotherapy?
Authors: Thomas Rachel
Published: January 2023

This paper challenges the premise that the scientist-practitioner model is necessarily the most helpful training model in clinical psychology today. It argues that such a model often places competency above reflexivity with potentially tragic consequences for trainees. An alternative model of learning from psychodynamic psychotherapy is discussed and emphasis placed on the need for personal-professional development and emotional containment of trainee practitioners.
A fresh approach to psychosis… revisited
Authors: Hayward Mark , Blank Alison , Cooke Anne
Published: January 2023

For the last two years we have been delivering training workshops to mental health staff based on the Division’s (2000) report on psychosis. It has been an uplifting experience.
A survey of user interest in involvement in mental health services
Authors: MacLeod Juliana , Allan Ashley , Bibby Paul , Stewart Maria
Published: January 2023

Service user involvement has been criticised for being on anad hocbasis. This paper describes a project to involve as many service users as possible in service development and delivery.
An emotional literacy group for children with a diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome
Authors: Young Clare , Nicholas Sarah , Humphreys Shirley
Published: January 2023

The ability to recognise, express and understand their own emotions and those of other people is a prominent area of difficulty for children diagnosed with Autism and Asperger’s syndrome. As a result of this, the team decided to develop a group on emotional literacy for children with Asperger’s syndrome.
Buddhist meditation in a cancer support centre
Authors: Geaney Sheila , Davidson Robin , Holland Rachel
Published: January 2023

This article describes an eight-week Buddhist meditation and mindfulness training course which was developed specifically for use in a psycho-social support centre for patients who have cancer and their relatives. The article examines its relationship with cognitive therapy and the implications for training and practice.
Narratives of cancer
Authors: Newnes Craig , Henn Julia
Published: January 2023

We examine narratives of cancer from the perspective of families with the condition and look at responses from professionals in the field.
Attracting psychologists to learning disability services: starting with assistants
Authors: Mckenzie Karen , MacDonald Kirsty , Wilson Suzanne
Published: January 2023

Assistants employed in a split support worker/psychology assistant post rated the experience of working with people with a learning disability positively and as an opportunity to increase knowledge of clinical psychology theory and its direct application to practice. Drawbacks included role ambiguity.
Carrying coals to Newcastle? The Balint group experience as part of reflective practice on the Newcastle doctorate in clinical psychology course
Authors: Blackwell Christina , Clarke Gillian , Fabry Dagmar Devorah , Rimmer Esti , Sheikh Alia
Published: January 2023

This article describes the evaluation of a new way of teaching the psychodynamic model to trainee clinical psychologists on the Newcastle doctorate.
The set up and evaluation of a consultation service for a permanence team
Authors: Thirlwall Kerstin , Silver Miriam
Published: January 2023

In a move to filter psychological thinking into placement plans and advance the management of specific cases, Northampton CAMHS has begun a consultation service with the local permanence team. Links made have improved the working relationship between these two agencies.
Achieving psychological therapy for all in the NHS
Authors: Turpin Graham
Published: January 2023

Graham TurpinChair of the DCP, looks at the practical implications of Lord Layard’s vision
Making CORE-OM data work for you and your service: A primary care psychology and counselling team’s experience of routine outcome measurement
Authors: Shepherd Melanie , Evans Chris , Ashworth Mark , Nairne Kathy , Robinson Susan I.
Published: January 2023

We describe benefits of introducing routine outcome measurement (ROM) in primary care services. Factors facilitating culture change are discussed and the importance of resources and data ownership noted.
Sex and sexuality teaching in UK clinical psychology courses
Authors: Shaw Liz , Butler Catherine , Marriott Claire
Published: January 2023

This article reports on a survey of clinical psychology training courses that measured levels of training in sex and sexuality. Findings suggest there is inconsistent provision in terms of quantity and breadth of coverage.
Practice guidelines in clinical psychology: An uncertain future for a clinical profession
Authors: Dyer Kevin
Published: January 2023

Practice guidelines have long been surrounded by controversy. Despite an almost instinctive outcry against these protocols among many clinicians, current versions provide therapists with considerable freedom in their practice. This paper examines the utility and possible negative evolution of such guidelines.
Carer satisfaction with a memory clinic service
Authors: Williams Claire
Published: January 2023

An interview with carers whose relative is engaged with a memory clinic service indicates that several common areas of service as perceived by carers as inadequate. These are discussed with reference areas for service development.
‘Improving’ access to psychological therapies: It’s the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine)
Authors: Nel Pieter W.
Published: January 2023

In this paper I outline four concerns about the way in which the clinical psychology profession seems to be responding to the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies agenda: adopting the medical model in clinical psychology, suggesting that one psychotherapeutic model works for all, a narrow focus on helping one part of the population and agreeing that clinical psychologists can cure people (quickly).
Progressing service user involvement in early intervention in psychosis
Authors: White Ross , Irving Susan , Clark Suzy
Published: January 2023

This article outlines the strategic context of service user involvement in mental health services in Scotland. Various types of service user involvement are reviewed. The complexities of ensuring meaningful service user involvement in early intervention services for psychosis are highlighted.
Service user perspectives on cognitive behavioural group therapy follow up
Authors: Theuninck Anthony C. , Metaxa-Barham Jennie , Harmon Sarah
Published: January 2023

User perspectives on cognitive behavioural group therapy (CBGT) provide guidance on the preferred means of structuring CBGT termination. Implications for treatment are discussed.
Meeting the training needs of recently qualified clinical psychologists in Yorkshire
Authors: King Lorraine , Hamilton Simon , Wraith Anita , Ackroyd Claire , Calvert Clare , Coakes Julia
Published: January 2023

The development and evaluation of a training day organised by the Yorkshire Post-Qualification Training Committee (PQT) for recently qualified clinical psychologists is described. It is argued that this represented an effective and successful approach to meeting these particular training needs.
Client and referrer satisfaction with a specialist perinatal mental health service
Authors: Blackburn Claire , Glendenning Suzanne , Finnigan Marjorie , Skirrow Paul
Published: January 2023

This study investigates client and referrer satisfaction with an innovative specialist perinatal mental health service. The service was set up in response to the deleterious consequences of perinatal mental health problems. Recommendations for service development and research are made.
UK armed forces’ approach to Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT): The occupational factor
Authors: Gould Matthew , Hughes Jamie Hacker , Norris Rachel
Published: January 2023

The British military has long recognised the value of an occupationally focused mental health service. Quality of life remains fundamental to all mental health interventions but economic inclusion is emerging as central to IAPT and Layard’s successful pitch emphasised the economic returns that would follow from savings in incapacity benefits. The British military model is described with a focus on working with occupational factors.
Clinical psychology in psychiatric services: The magician’s assistant?
Authors: Coles Steven , Diamond Bob , Keenan Sarah
Published: January 2023

Psychiatric services and biomedical concepts perform conjuring tricks that obscure the social and historical causes of distress. Clinical psychology and therapy can equally perpetuate this illusion. Are there alternative ways of working psychologically in mental health services?
Communication research in clinical health psychology: Some personal reflections on progress and on areas not yet fully explored
Authors: Kincey John
Published: January 2023

This article presents a personal viewpoint on clinical health psychological research into healthcare communication suggesting several areas in which psychological models could be further developed. Examples are necessarily selective but hopefully illustrative of progress and future challenges.
Climate change and refocusing clinical psychology
Authors: Wainwright Tony
Published: January 2023

Climate change poses a major challenge to humanity. There are many aspects of the way we respond to this impending global transformation which are essentially psychological and social. A brief account of some areas of concern is presented.
‘Sharing Solutions’: Reflections on a social problem solving group in a forensic setting
Authors: Homewood Jo , Smith Rachel
Published: January 2023

This article presents our reflections on setting up and facilitating a social problem solving group within a low secure forensic service. Recommendations are made based on the challenges and positive outcomes of the group.
The Trivers moment: Game theory, clinical psychology and why it pays to be negative
Authors: Kingerlee Roger
Published: January 2023

Evolutionary theories of reciprocity have been applied to explain economic behaviour. Such theories also have utility in clinical psychology, where they can help explain behaviours including client engagement, disengagement and re-entry into the wider economic and social world.
Evidencede rigueur:The shape of evidence in psychological therapies and the modern practitioner as teleoanalyst
Authors: Clarke Jeremy , Barkham Michael
Published: January 2023

During early 2007, the idea for a conference on the psychological therapies began to emerge led by Jeremy Clarke with Michael Barkham and Phil Richardson acting as scientific advisors. Over the course of much of 2007 our plans took shape via multiple three-way phone conversations between London, France and Sheffield, designing the Savoy Conference and compiling a submission to NICE arguing for a change to the restrictive form of evidence underpinning guidance. Each of us was committed to evidence-based practice, but equally clear a more inclusive dialogue was needed to address complexities of scientific methodology in psychological therapies, including use of findings from practice-based evidence. The inaugural Savoy Conference was held on 30 November and 1 December 2007. Phil was too ill to attend but delighted by our success in generating the dialogue and debate we had aimed for. He passed away 3 days later. What follows is our view on what is required to build and develop an inclusive knowledge-base in the psychological therapies, so that scientific discussion, as well as improved clinical practice, and better policy-making can move forwards. We feel these views would have resonated with Phil Richardson.
Developing the psychological skills of staff in a CMHT for older people
Authors: Boot Julia , Hunt Gillian , Kearne Anna
Published: January 2023

We surveyed the psychological skills of staff in a CMHT for older people (CMHTOP). We subsequently set up and evaluated a group to support the use of these skills in clinical practice.
Developing a coping skills group based on acceptance and commitment therapy for older adults
Authors: Cole Kristina
Published: January 2023

This article shares my experience of developing a group intervention based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for older people referred for psychological therapy in a Day Hospital for older people with mental health problems in North Wales. Two small groups of adults have participated so far. The rationale for modifying the content and number of sessions following each course will be discussed in turn. It is hoped that the insight from these personal reflections will help others who are working towards developing similar treatments in the real-world clinical setting.
The development of a psychology service in an NHS weight-loss surgery clinic
Authors: Ratcliffe Denise
Published: January 2023

This article describes some of the issues and challenges of developing a psychology service in an NHS weight-loss surgery clinic.
Learning to reflect: Trainees’ perceptions of case discussion groups during a clinical psychology training course
Authors: Brown Dora , Lutte-Elliott Alison , Vidalaki Vicky
Published: January 2023

This research aimed to identify clinical psychology trainees’ perceptions of the impact of case discussion groups on their training and on the development of reflective practice. Ten trainees were interviewed and four themes extracted from the data.
The ‘Kiff Curve’: An integrative model for thinking about the provision of clinical psychology
Authors: Kiff Joe
Published: January 2023

This paper describes an integrative model that I have used for many years to understand what clinical psychologists do in adult mental health.
‘I don’t have to keep learning how to be me’: An audit of the Shropshire Asperger’s Support Group
Authors:   The ASG group facilitators and participants, Cutler Heather , Groecott-Jones James , Hanna John , Johnson Sarah , Jones Stewart , Sargent Phil , Taylor Simon , Winkler Nick , Bourne James , Moloney Paul , Thomas Dr , Taylor Sarah
Published: January 2023

An audit of a support group for people with a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome suggests that, contrary to what might be predicted from their psychiatric label, service users can find it rewarding to meet with others in order to share their experiences and to offer mutual support.
Service-user involvement in a ward staff training project: Participants’ experiences of making digital stories
Authors: Spector Rachel , Smojkis Maureen , Chilton Liz ,   members of Suresearch
Published: January 2023

This article reports on service users’ experiences of using digital media to support staff training. A focus group generated a number of themes: potential re-traumatisation, potential therapeutic value in taking part, reflections on the use of the medium and reflections on the value of including serviceuser narratives in staff training.
Leadership challenges for clinical psychologists
Authors: Hughes Jan , Nicholson Steve , Mansell Sheena
Published: January 2023

This article aims to summarise a two-day workshop funded by the Yorkshire Post-Qualification Committee entitled ‘Leadership Challenges for Clinical Psychologists’. The focus is on the key reflections on leadership that emerged that are pertinent for clinical psychologists.
On the record or off the record? Challenges for psychologists in the age of the electronic clinical record (Part II)
Authors: Berger Michael
Published: January 2023

Development of suitable psychology datasets requires professional consensus and dealing with the political, technical and other constraints and challenges. Example datasets illustrate the approach and there are important resources to support such a development.
Training and staff retention: National issues and findings from the South Thames (Salomons) clinical psychology training programme
Authors: Eley David , Lavender Tony , Lavender Ellen
Published: January 2023

This survey examined long-term employment outcomes of trainees from the Salomons, Canterbury Christ Church University Programme completing clinical psychology training. Ex-trainees had spent the great majority of their time working within the NHS; within the training commissioning area. Figures calculated compared favourable to other professions within the NHS.
Service-user involvement in primary care mental health: Where are we going, and where do we even begin?
Authors: Stuart Simon , Hunter Sean , Ross Michael Killoran
Published: January 2023

Clients’ contributions are a key part of improving primary care services, but in a stepped-care model there are many issues – not least ‘Who is a service user?’ This paper outlines the main problems and offers suggestions for new approaches.
Adventures in diversity training
Authors: Nolte Lizette , Nel Pieter W.
Published: January 2023

In this paper we will discuss some maps that we find helpful to orientate and guide us when we venture to teach and learn about ‘diversity’. The journey of diversity learning has no definite beginning or end points and always involves travelling together both as ‘trainers’ and as ‘learners’.
Selection of clinical psychology trainees: A job analysis and competence model
Authors: Baron Helen , O’Reilly Mary
Published: January 2023

This paper reports on a job analysis and a competence model suitable for adoption by the UK training community for the purposes of selection. It includes the results of a survey of trainers, trainees, supervisors and service users.
Does therapy make things worse? Investigating episodes of psychological therapy where clients’ scores showed reliable deterioration
Authors: Shepherd Melanie , Evans Chris , Cobb Stephanie , Ghossain Daniel
Published: January 2023

Case data of 43 score deteriorators from 1,416 clients over five years were analysed. Therapists’ explanations for deterioration focused on the client, not the therapist or therapy. Investigating deterioration after therapy is important and complex but anxiety-provoking for therapists. Triangulation by client follow-up is recommended.
Sleep disturbance in a medium-secure forensic psychiatric unit: A pilot study
Authors: Judge Joseph , Pasupeti Pradeep , Black Laura , Lenihan Fionnbar
Published: January 2023

This study was a pilot which sought to establish whether or not sleep disturbance was an issue for inpatient mentally disordered offenders in a medium secure forensic psychiatric unit. Implications for clinical practice are discussed.
Engaging people
Authors: Tyack Charlie
Published: January 2023

Engaging people in psychological interventions is key to psychological practice, yet it can be hard to achieve. This article looks at sales techniques and how they could be used to encourage people to believe in and engage with interventions.
What’s wrong with medicalising behaviour?
Authors: Donner Ben
Published: January 2023

This paper uses a clinical example to examine reasons for a lack of credibility attributed to psychological approaches in some healthcare settings.
An American journey: Undertaking a clinical psychology training placement in an Assertive Community Treatment Team in New York
Authors: Hickey Tara
Published: January 2023

This article describes my experience of a placement in New York City from inception to completion. It outlines some of the differences between US and UK health care practices, the challenges I encountered and the benefits I gained.
Addiction Recovery Monitoring and Support (ARMS)
Authors: Channer Kerrie , Kemp Ryan , Dar Karim , Reed Laurence
Published: January 2023

This article outlines the implementation of Addiction Recovery Monitoring and Support (ARMS). ARMS aims to monitor and promote recovery from addiction in those patients admitted onto an inpatient drug and alcohol detoxification unit by semi-structured telephone follow-up with the patient once discharged.
Do Assertive Outreach clients with experiences of psychosis receive the NICE recommended cognitive-behavioural interventions? An audit
Authors: Mankiewicz Pawel D. , Turner Colin
Published: January 2023

This paper summarises a clinical audit undertaken to investigate whether Assertive Outreach clients who experienced psychosis received cognitive-behavioural interventions within one of the East Midlands based Trusts. Results are presented and discussed. The audit’s clinical implications and its limitations are considered.
Reflections on qualitative research in clinical psychology training
Authors: Harper Dave
Published: January 2023

My first contact with Mark was in the mid-1990s when he was in Australia, as our research interests converged to some extent: we were both clinical psychologists using discourse analytic methods for our PhDs. One of my last conversations with him concerned a presentation I was about to give at a conference in July 2012 about qualitative research. He encouraged me to write it up for publication and so it seems fitting to write it up for this special issue.
What future in NHS Trusts?
Authors: Brown Freddy Jackson
Published: January 2023

Government reforms are leading to rapid changes in the NHS. The medical dominance in NHS systems limits clinical psychology’s ability to influence this change. Is it time to think about leaving NHS Trusts?
The untouchables? Are acute psychiatric in-patient settings beyond the reach of successful psychological intervention?
Authors: Kennedy-Williams Patrick
Published: January 2023

Acute psychiatric in-patient settings offer a crucial service to those suffering from severe mental illness. These environments would seem therefore to be a natural focal point for evidence-based psychological intervention. However, numerous factors conspire to create distance between the two services.
A simple, powerful, randomised, clinically applicable N = few experimental design for evaluating intervention effects
Authors: Cliffe Mike
Published: January 2023

This paper describes an elegant, rigorous, N = few experimental design for evaluating the impact of clinical interventions, which is readily applicable in normal clinical practice. The design is congenial to the use of simple randomisation statistics.
A response: The ethics of psycho-policy – Reflections on the role of psychology in public health and workfare
Authors: Friedli Lynne
Published: January 2023

The publication of this manifesto could hardly have come at a more important moment. Not just because, as the authors signal, there is a crisis in psychological explanations, but because psychology faces a wider moral and ethical crisis.

An early version of some of the ideas in this paper was presented (with Robert Stearn) at the Critical Medical Humanities Symposium, 4–5 November 2013 (http://medicalhumanities.wordpress.com/2013/10/31/critical-medical-humanities-symposium-final-programme-and-invitation-to-follow-critmh-debate-on-twitter)
What is the role of a cross cultural clinical psychologist? Experiences from practice in Cambodia
Authors: Simcox Angela , Gallagher Bridie
Published: January 2023

We discuss the transferability of UK clinical psychologists’ core competencies in an international setting, based on our own experiences in Cambodia. The complex cultural and contextual considerations lead us to advocate a top down approach in developing countries.
Clinical psychology without borders: Psychosocial interventions in the occupied Palestinian territories
Authors: Bosqui Tania Josiane
Published: January 2023

As part of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology I undertook a placement in the occupied Palestinian territories. The placement taught me about creative service provision, the socio-political influences on well-being and the possibilities for clinical psychologists to work internationally.
Minorities in clinical psychology training: Reflections on the journey to finding a voice
Authors: Kinouani Guilaine , Tserpeli Evangelia , Nicholas Jennifer , Neumann-May Bianca , Vasiliki Anglia , Ibrahim-Özlü Jeyda
Published: January 2023

Much has been achieved and learnt since the ‘Minorities Group’ became incorporated within the Pre-Qualification Group structure, both collectively and individually. In this article, in addtion to introducing the group and its members, members of the group’s committee reflect on the journey so far and highlight some of the challenges that have come to light during this initial stage of development. Many of these appear to mirror common experiences for individuals from minority groups, and thus may provide an opportunity for the profession to further the dialogue on difference and equality whilst hearing some of the voices of trainee and aspiring clinical psychologists from minority groups as they attempt to find themselves and their voice on their pathway to the profession.
What can we do? How we position ourselves as trainees when it comes to social exclusion
Authors: Brunton Isabel , Clarke Kerry , Dunne Emma , Keyes Carly , Mackey Ellen , Nasr Soad , Nutt Katherine
Published: January 2023

This article outlines the views of seven trainee clinical psychologists on ways in which they can actively work towards inclusive practice and ways in which they can influence others to do so.
Clinical Psychology in Britain: Historical perspectives
Authors: Pilgrim David
Published: January 2023

This is the first of three short pieces about the Society’s forthcoming bookClinical Psychology in Britain: Historical Perspectives, developed jointly by the DCP and the History of Psychology Centre.
The trouble with groups: Embracing new ways of working in maternal mental health
Authors: McQuaid Deborah , Homewood Ellen
Published: January 2023

We describe development of a group for mothers and their babies, and the difficulties that we encountered. We reflect on the challenges of new ways of working in general and with groups in particular.
An investigation of why people choose not to attend a service user led support group for people with long-term physical health conditions
Authors: Muir Robin , Unwin Jen
Published: January 2023

A service evaluation investigating the reasons for attendance and non-attendance at an ongoing service user led support group for people with long-term physical health conditions is described. The investigation formed part of the service’s attempts to empower people with long-term conditions.
‘The outsider looking in’: Trainee reflections on working within teams
Authors: Cole Esther , Blake Noelle
Published: January 2023

This paper reflects on the valuable insights on team dynamics trainee clinical psychologists can bring. It explores how these perspectives are shared with the Psychology team to broaden awareness of influences on their behaviour within the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Who does what, where and how? A portrait of UK psychologists in the independent sector
Authors: Starr Fiona , Ciclitira Karen
Published: January 2023

Increasing numbers of UK clinical psychologists are moving into independent practice. The findings from this national survey of British Psychological Society members in independent practice documents the details of how we are working and could be useful for the future of the profession.
Adventures in social enterprise
Authors: Silver Miriam
Published: January 2023

Social enterprises are a relatively new type of company that can be well suited to psychology businesses. The author presents a definition and brief history of social enterprise, her experience of running a social enterprise, and some tips.
The use of outcome measures by clinical psychologists working in independent practice: What now and what next?
Authors: Robinson Kate
Published: January 2023

Priority has been given to measuring clinical outcomes in public mental health services due to service development/commissioning needs and demonstrated benefits for service users. However, little has been written about the use of them by clinical psychologists in independent practice, which is a growing sector of service provision. This small scale survey aimed to clarify current use, as well as identifying possible service development implications.
The road less travelled? An attempt to understand why families consult independent clinical psychologists
Authors: Hipkin Lynne
Published: January 2023

The media often vilifies both practitioners and their clients in the private health sector, suggesting that this is the world of the wealthy and privileged. When I was training in 1990s NHS teams often expressed suspicion of private therapists, whereas now there are increasing numbers of psychologists choosing independent practice (the British Psychological Society’s cross-divisional Special Group for independent practitioners has over 600 members and there is now an Independent Practitioner Network in the Faculty for Children, Young People and their Families). There are still, perhaps understandably, mixed views among my psychologist colleagues about the morality of working outside the public organisation that trained us. However, there are also concerns that access to psychologist led interventions is becoming more limited in NHS settings (MIND, 2013) and NHS Choices (seewww.nhs.uk/conditions/Counselling/Pages/Introduction.aspx) now references ‘private therapy’ as an option for their users. This small scale survey attempted to explore clients’ perspectives on their route to private practice, and the results suggest that ordinary families are concerned and determined to access direct psychological support, and often make financial sacrifices to do so. It carries potentially important messages for psychologists in both public and private practice.
An evaluation of a pre-therapy intervention designed to enhance treatment readiness
Authors: Tetley Amanda , Baker Felicity
Published: January 2023

This paper evaluates a pre-therapy intervention. The intervention increased treatment readiness by creating hope, normalising difficulties and creating a sense of comfort. Its positive effects were greatest for clients new to therapy who reported lower levels of distress.
Team formulation in a secure setting: Challenges, rewards and service user involvement – A joint collaboration between nursing and psychology
Authors: Lewis-Morton Ruth , James Lee , Brown Katie , Hider Andrew
Published: January 2023

The challenges and rewards of using team formulation and the potential dilemmas in achieving true service user involvement are explored in this article. Key themes are illustrated with data from a qualitative study of twelve staff members working within a secure setting in South Wales.
A quantitative analysis of ward based activities: Engaging difficult to reach forensic inpatients
Authors: Crosby Katherine , Downsworth Katie , Gilchrist Katie , O’Hare Kristy
Published: January 2023

This year long evaluation of a ward based programme which applied proactive engagement strategies in a low/medium secure inpatient setting suggests a link between this informal, low level approach and an increase in formal psychological therapy uptake.
Working clinically with dissociation
Authors: Wilson Hannah , Lloyd Mike
Published: January 2023

This article offers reflections on experiences of working with dissociation, both prior to and during clinical psychology training. This includes some of the challenges and key learning points encountered throughout.
We believe the children are our future: Reflections and aspirations from the Faculty for Children, Young People and their Families
Authors: Laffan Amanda , Faulconbridge Julia , Hunt Katie , O’Curry Sara
Published: January 2023

This article will look at the journey that psychological services for children, young people and their families have been on over the past 50 years and how we see that journey continuing over the coming years. The variety of ways in which the specialty has developed and the ongoing range of exciting advances mean that we have had to keep the scope of this article pretty broad without being able to focus too deeply on any one area. We hope you enjoy this snapshot of our past, and welcome you to participate in our future.
Clinical psychology in forensic settings: What have we achieved and where are we going?
Authors: Beckley Kerry
Published: January 2023

Our faculty members past and present have been pivotal in the development of clinical forensic psychology across a wide range of health and criminal justice contexts. This article highlights some of the many important developments which have shaped the current position, and undoubtedly, the future direction of the profession.
Substance misuse and special groups
Authors: Huxley Adam
Published: January 2023

This article describes populations of people that misuse substances, who often face barriers into treatment services or who may find that traditional service delivery models do not always meet their needs. There are a number of groups within the substance misuse population who often require enhanced treatment experiences, joint working with other providers and adjunctive treatment options. Equitable provision of treatment forms part of modern healthcare delivery. This paper will discuss some of the groups that face barriers into mainstream substance misuse services. Specialist treatment pathways will be discussed, as an attempt to meet additional treatment needs.
Behavioural addictions? Evidence and reflections
Authors: Smith Neil , Kemp Ryan
Published: January 2023

The evidence for so-called ‘behavioural addictions’ is reviewed in the light of developing ways to conceptualise and treat such disorders. The authors argue that these problems are similar to substance addictions, often involve underlying complexity and are amenable to psychological interventions.
The use of outcome and sessional measures in clinical psychology training
Authors: Hughes Jan , Latchford Gary
Published: January 2023

This article is the first in a set of three looking at the use of outcome and sessional measures in clinical psychology. This collaborative project between the three Yorkshire clinical psychology programmes aims to explore current practice and then establish a system by which all trainee clinical psychologists on the three programmes. It is hoped that this information will be used to expand the new practice research network to include measures applicable across clinical specialities.
Trainees’ experiences of the use of sessional and outcome measures and CORE IMS
Authors: Gilley Elizabeth , Crossley Joanne , Connor Michelle , Hughes Jan
Published: January 2023

This is the third article in a series of three looking at the implementation of the regular use of sessional and outcome measures using CORE-Net within the training of clinical psychologists. A trainee from each university involved in the project (Hull, Sheffield and Leeds) was asked to give their reflections on this process.
‘Free to be me’: Introducing an holistic approach to cognitive behaviour therapy
Authors: Garraway Hilary
Published: January 2023

This article introduces an holistic CBT model. The course, based on this model, is run in NHS and faith group settings. It has high attendance rates and helps participants to connect with their personal strengths and spirituality to promote wellbeing.
Capturing complexity: The development of a brief outcome measure for a clinical psychology service for older adults
Authors: Bowman Alan Robert , Auld Louise , Martin Claire
Published: January 2023

Formally capturing service user complexity may provide supplementary information to other forms of assessment, and have utility at both a clinical and organizational level. The article describes efforts to capture case complexity through the development of a dedicated outcome measure.
Using psychological formulation to ‘dance in synch’ with your client
Authors: Mannix Karyn , Bergin Sue
Published: January 2023

The Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway is an innovative national project jointly delivered, since 2011, by the National Probation Service and the NHS in England and Wales. The authors work within one particular project based in the Yorkshire and Humberside area; the first author as a psychologist and the second author as a specialist PD Offender Manager. This article has been collaboratively written to share our experiences and reflections of using case formulation to enhance the risk management of a service user on this pathway. The service user, Declan (not his real name), has given his informed consent for his story to be shared.
Diversity learning through story and connection: Zhe: [noun] Undefined
Authors: Nolte Lizette , Kramo Kofi
Published: January 2023

This paper reports on a diversity theatre workshop at the University of Hertfordshire Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme as an example of enabling, rigorous and adventurous diversity learning.
Is it possible to adapt a standard autism spectrum disorder parent programme for families using English as an additional language?
Authors: Jones Jennifer , Milne Jenny , Storr Sarah
Published: January 2023

This article is an evaluation of the delivery of a Western developed parent programme to Chinese parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We consider whether such a programme can be adapted effectively.
Psychosis, antipsychotics and premature mortality: The elephant in the room
Authors: Horwood Florence
Published: January 2023

Psychosis is associated with a substantially increased rate of premature mortality. Although research demonstrates that antipsychotics contribute to this, they are still recommended as the first-line of treatment for psychosis. Thus, alternative treatments are required to tackle drug-induced premature mortality.
Genocide and mass sexual violence: Psychological support for women survivors in Rwanda
Authors: Hogwood Jemma , Rouf Khadj
Published: January 2023

This article highlights how sexual violence is used against women and girls during war and genocide. It outlines the longer term impacts of such violence and presents a framework for psychological intervention in Rwanda, in the aftermath of mass rape.
The development, delivery and evaluation of a year-long skills and formulation training programme in a community residential rehabilitation setting
Authors: Buchanan Sarah , Shocolinsky-Dwyer Rosanne
Published: January 2023

The psychologist’s role in rehabilitation settings includes supporting both team formulation and training (e.g. New Ways of Working, 2007). This article summarises our attempts to embed formulation within a year-long training programme in a community rehabilitation setting.
Knowing something about the bird: Formulating developmental trauma, its various relationships to substance misuse problems and service implications
Authors: Stevenson Jo
Published: January 2023

Developmental trauma (child abuse and neglect) is strongly associated with developing mental health problems, including trauma-related symptoms and substance dependence (Enoch, 2011). This article highlights the importance of formulation and integrated interventions that address this dual presentation.
Keep NICE and carry on? Reflections on evidence-based practice
Authors: Tinkl Laura , Hiskey Syd
Published: January 2023

This paper considers the term evidence-based practice by way of its relationship to empirically supported therapies and NICE guidance, before critiquing the randomised control trial (RCT) methodology. We feel psychologists need to engage in such debates to inform those who commission services.
Human rights: Giving clinical psychology a backbone
Authors: Butchard Sarah , Greenhill Beth
Published: January 2023

Human rights and clinical psychology need each other. Clinical psychology’s core values are highly congruent with the human rights based approach (HRBA) recently adopted by the Care Quality Commission. Conversely, psychologists understand organisational challenges, can operationalise practical delivery of an HRBA and can develop much needed evaluation strategies for values-based practice.
Book Reviews
Authors: Alladin Waseem
Published: January 2023

Reviews of Counselling and Helping by S.J. Murgatroyd, Making the Most of Yourself by G. Cox and S. Dainow, Personal Responsibility Counselling and Therapy: An Integrative Approach by Richard Nelson-Jones and Language and Learning: An Interactional Perspective by G. Wells.
Training in Gestalt Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis
Authors: Clarkson Petruska
Published: January 2023

Paper presented at 1985 Conference on Training in Counselling and Psychotherapy held jointly by Counselling Psychology Section and Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy Section.
Counselling Children*
Authors: Campion Jean
Published: January 2023

Recent concern for children who are the subject of adult abuse has drawn attention to the need for people who are trained in counselling skills which will allow them to take on this responsibility in a professional manner, although it would be wrong to suppose that there is anything new about this need. Children have benefited for many years from the help of counsellors who work in a variety of different settings, formal and informal, and from the help of adults of other professions (e.g. teaching, social work) who have taken the trouble to develop the necessary expertise through training and practice. Indeed, it must be emphasized that training is needed. Counselling children is a more skilled procedure than is sometimes supposed, and involves more than merely listening to them and telling them what action they should take in a particular situation. It is also a skill with a very wide potential application which, once learned, can be used in a variety of different situations involving children.
HIV-Related Psychotherapy and its Existential Concerns
Authors: Milton Martin
Published: January 2023

This paper considers psychotherapy and counselling in order to highlight significant anxieties relating to the four existential concepts of Death, Isolation and Meaninglessness. It is the contention of the author that these anxieties are particularly relevant to psychotherapy when HIV is a consideration.

The aim is achieved by means of an exploration of some theory, research and experience - in relation to psychotherapy and counselling, HIV and related topics such as terminal illness. The paper is structured using the existential framework suggested by Yalom (1980).
Stress Management Interventions in the Workplace: A Counselling Psychologist’s Approach, Experience and Concerns
Authors: Palmer Stephen
Published: January 2023

Is there anybody here today who has been employed and never suffered from occupational stress? Of course, at this conference we all probably realize that the subject of "occupational stress" is not straightforward. Too often we may counsel staff who believe that they are suffering from "occupational stress" when, in fact, most of the stress is caused by their own internal perfectionist demands and the external demand, such as a project, is only a small activating trigger. All the relaxation exercises in the world will probably be unable to help people with these internal "I must perform well" demands.

This brings me to some of the issues I wish to share with you today: my experiences as a counselling psychologist undertaking stress management interventions in industry. Before I share a number of my experiences, I would like to spend a few minutes discussing my general approach to industrial interventions, to try and help you understand the client-centred approach I and others have developed and then share my experiences. This may help to put the interventions into some kind of context.
Determining a Correlation of Human Expression in Neuro-Linguistic Programming Representation Systems
Authors: Cross L. , Reynolds S. , Buffrey A. , Hurst R. , Mitchell D. , Spencer-Rigby M. , Tellis S. , Wide E.
Published: January 2023

Abstact

The preferred representation systems of 100 students were assessed in each of three communication channels in order to determine the degree of correlation between specific eye movements and the use of spoken and written predicates. The Pearsonian product moment coefficient of linear correlation for the channels was determined to be: Visual = 0.129, Auditory = 0.027 and Kinaesthetic = 0.087. From these low values it was concluded that there was no significant correlation between eye movements and verbal and written predicates.

In a second experiment, the results of the participant’s own assessment of how they accessed mental information was compared with their eye accessing cues. A chi-squared analysis showed no association between eye movements and a participant’s accessing process. It was determined that a participant is nearly five times more likely to access memories visually than kinaesthetically. No participants were found who accessed memories auditorially. It was concluded that the NLP theory relating to the determination of a participant’s preferred representation system by observation of external behaviour, and its implications for rapport generation, could not be supported.
The Sexually Abused Male
Authors: Ashbrook Wayne
Published: January 2023

Boys do worse than girls as victims of sexual abuse. Both mother-son and father-son incest leave a boy with such severe emotional insult that emotional growth is often blocked. Some of the boys tend to be severely restricted and may be unable to handle stress without becoming psychotic, while others may have symptoms but never be recognized as incest victims (Bolton et al., 1989)

During the course of my recent research, I have examined the somewhat distressing subject of child abuse. I have read various journals as well as watching documentaries available on the subject. In addition, I have studied a constant stream of leaflets, handouts and information concerning child abuse. And beyond the literature and the documented evidence lie the miserable facts. That child abuse really does exist. It has always existed, currently exists and will presumably continue to exist, and as a counsellor, I need to be aware of its wretched existence as well as the various manifestations of this type of abuse, in the adult survivor.
Reflective Practice: A Cognitive Task
Authors: Irving J. A. , Williams D. I.
Published: January 2023

At the first conference of the Division of Counselling Psychology, we presented a paper entitled “Do counsellors know what they are doing?” which addressed the issue of reflective practice, and, in particular, the necessity for counsellors to be aware of the assumptions and beliefs which underlie their work. An academic analysis of this problem has been published under the title “Critical thinking and reflective practice in counselling” (Irving and Williams, 1995). Here, we explore the practical aspects of such self-knowledge as they apply to counselling practice.