Role of a Clinical Psychologist

Deals with dysfunction in the sense of mental health problems 
Uses many different techniques based on different theories, such as psychoanalysis 
Working with mental health issues
* A clinical psychologist works with people who have mental health problems - or sometimes physical health problems. 
* People suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or behavioural disorders. Clients can be children or adults. 
Dealing with anger or withdrawal
* Works with people who are stressed and distressed 
* Angry or withdrawn 
* Solves problems 
* Listening to people
* Helping them move forward
* Stressful/challenging situations 
Example of clients’ issues
* Mood disorders
* Fears/Phobias
* Problems in coping with a disability or dealing with death 
What a clinical psychologist does: 
Works with those with mental health issues such as depression	Works with people with physical illnesses to help them adjust, cope or make positive changes	Deals with anger and withdrawal in clients
Suggests solutions 	Training 	Research
Multi agency working 	Advising regarding policy 	Keeping up to date
Reporting on a client’s needs 	Chartered status and CPD 	
How the clinical psychologist works: 
Makes an assessment of the problem
Plans an intervention
Evaluate the intervention