South Wales

Research and Neuropsychology competency development runs across the three years.

Year 1 

The focus is on developing competence in:

• Direct work with clients
• Professional and ethical practice
• Awareness of social, cultural and developmental context
• Building relationships
• The clinical cycle
• Developing skill in direct therapeutic work

Clinical experience is primarily in:

• older adult services
• adult mental health services

though other placements may be offered.

Year 2

Builds on Year 1 and has a focus on developing competence in:

• Working indirectly including working with carers
• Professional teams and statutory services
• Systemic practice
• Positive behaviour support

Clinical experience is primarily with:

• children and young people
• learning disabilities

though other placements may be offered.

Year 3

Builds on Years 1 and 2 and has a focus on:

• Organisational working
• Leadership
• Applications of clinical psychology and wider therapeutic approaches

This year may include the opportunity to address outstanding clinical experience and/or take an elective placement.