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Psychology is a social and health science concerned with people’s behaviour, thoughts, and emotions. It examines the biological, environmental, social, and cultural factors which influence psychological conditions. Psychology uses knowledge and a range of tools and techniques to assess, diagnose, manage and treat psychological conditions. Psychology services include: psychological assessment, counselling, non-medical therapies, mental health and well-being programs, psychotherapy, medical referral, and integration of other health, social and community support services. Psychology services are provided by multi-disciplinary teams in private practices, hospitals, schools, community settings and institutions, including prisons. There are many fields (and roles) within Psychology, including clinical neuropsychology, counselling psychology, educational psychology, forensic psychology, and occupational psychology, among others.

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Psychologists work with children and adults to help improve their behaviour, cognition, mood, and wellbeing. They provide counselling and assessment services in a variety of settings, such as schools. They may run workshops for parents, caregivers, staff, teachers or community groups. They provide cognitive rehabilitation for people who have suffered a brain injury, or cognitive-behavioural therapy for children with conditions like ADHD, anxiety or autism. They can refer and connect patients to other medical and community support services. Psychologists specialise in an area of psychology practice, including clinical psychology, educational psychology, developmental psychology, counselling psychology, forensic psychology, or occupational psychology, among others. They complete an undergraduate and Masters degree accredited by the British Psychological Society, and further postgraduate training, which leads to registration as a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS, and registration as a practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).

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Assistant psychologists work under the supervision of qualified psychologists and support them in providing services. Most roles require completion of a university psychology degree and graduate membership of the British Psychology Society, and are often a stepping-stone towards gaining experience and full qualification as a Chartered Psychologist.

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Clinical Associate in (Applied) Psychology, work in multi-disciplinary teams and are involved in assessing, formulating, and treating clients under the supervision of qualified practitioner psychologists. They work within specified ranges of conditions and ages. They may work in primary care/adult mental health settings or in a range of settings and organisations involving children, young people, and their families. These roles often involve improving access to psychological therapies (IAPT) services, NHS services, and third sector organisations. Services can be based in GP practices, healthcare centres or other community venues. Clinical Associates in psychology have completed an undergraduate degree, or equivalent post-graduate study, or Level 7 degree apprenticeship.

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Other Roles in Psychology include CBT Therapists, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists, Adult Psychotherapists, and Mental Health Practitioners, among others. These roles apply to specific settings and therapies. Some roles require university and post-graduate qualifications, including certificates and diplomas, while others offer on-the-job training opportunities.

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