Socrates Psychological Services Limited

Cote Royd House

7 Halifax Road

Edgerton

Huddersfield

HD3 3AN

Telephone: 01484 514594

Email: scp@socrates.org.uk

Socrates Psychological Services is offering a comprehensive training package, combiningteaching and significant practical experience within group sessions, to assist anyone workingtowards qualifying as a clinical psychologist.

This six-day course aims to provide a solid foundation for that journey both in terms ofdeveloping skills and knowledge as well as advice from experienced clinicians. Each day will belimited to 8 - 12 attendees to provide focused and interactive sessions.

It will be particularly suited to psychology graduates and current assistant psychologists lookingto develop their knowledge and experience. Please feel free to contact us if you would like todiscuss the course in more detail.

Socrates Psychological Services Ltd is an independent practice comprising of clinicalpsychologists and other allied health professionals. Initially established in 2007, the practiceoffers a number of services to a wide range of client groups across multiple sites. For furtherdetails please see www.socrates.org.uk.

A course developed to assist those seeking to qualify as a Clinical Psychologist.

Additional facilitators, including clinicians who have taught and been involved in the selection processon the doctorate course, will contribute to various course days offering their expertise to the topicscovered.

Dr Gill has considerable experience of working in mental health settings inthe NHS in both community and hospital settings. She is the lead for theteam at Socrates which provides assessment and intervention for youngpeople with Autistic Spectrum and related conditions. She has particularexpertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and is accredited as atherapist and supervisor with the British Association of Behavioural andCognitive Psychotherapy. Dr Gill is a supervisor and trainer for a post-graduate IAPTCBTcourse,andprovides supervisionandtrainingonCBTandvarious other psychological issues to a variety of services and clinicians.

Facilitator: Dr Amanda Gill, Senior Clinical Psychologist/Lead Clinician for Autism and ADHD

So you want to be a Clinical Psychologist?

Day One Monday 30th October 2017 10:00am – 4:00pm

The morning of the first session considers engagement skills, working in challenging clinicalenvironments, and safeguarding. The afternoon session will focus on what employers/course providers are looking for and how to promote yourself as effectively as possible.

Day Two Thursday 11th January 2018 10:00am – 4:00pm

The focus of day two is interview skills with the the doctorate course/assistantpsychologist post interview in mind. You will have the chance to have a mock interviewand obtain feedback from experienced clinicians.

Day Three Monday 5th March 2018 10:00am – 4:00pm

This session covers assessment skills which will include both theory and practice atdeveloping assessment skills with children, young people and adults.

Day Four Thursday 3rd May 2018 10:00am – 4:00pm

An introduction to one of the keys skills of a clinical psychologist - integrating informationabout the client's presentation in a way that explains how their symptoms developed andare being maintained. Case studies will be used to give practical experience.

Day Five Monday 2nd July 2018 10:00am - 4:00pm

An introduction to the theory and practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Anopportunity to develop clinical skills and theoretical knowledge using an approach that hasbeen shown to be effective across a wide range of clinical presentations.

Day Six Thursday 6th September 2018 10:00am - 4:00pm

The final session focuses on developing skills in the critical analysis of research evidence. Itwill also provide a practical introduction to using psychometrics to assess cognitive ability.

The course can be booked on a day rate of £125 (inc. VAT) or delegates can book all sixdays at a discounted rate of £625 (inc VAT). Fees include refreshments, all training willtake place at our premises in Huddersfield. Please bring your own lunch.

For further details or to request a booking form to apply to this course pleasecontact us on 01484 514594.

Socrates Psychological Services Limited

Cote Royd House

7 Halifax Road

Edgerton

Huddersfield

HD3 3AN

Telephone: 01484 514594

Email: scp@socrates.org.uk