Bedfordshire Assistant Psychologists Group
The Bedfordshire Assistant Psychologists group which meets fortnightly, in Dunstable, Luton. The meeting is open to Assistant Psychologists, Research Assistants and other Psychology Graduates gaining relevant experience in preparation for clinical psychology training. There are regular speakers, talks and presentations, as well as general peer support. Memb
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Birmingham and Solihull Assistants Group
There are a number of groups within Birmingham specific to trusts. This group meets once a month and is open to Assistants, Research assistants and those working within the trust hoping to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology. We have regular speakers and provide peer support and discuss issues relevant to Assistants working within Birmingham. The facilitators from each group meet bi-monthly to organise seminars and an annual conference open to everyone.
Harry Watton House, 97 Church Lane, Aston, Birmingham B6 5UG
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Bristol & Bath Assistant Psychologists Group
A professional group for assistant psychologists, and those working in related areas, such as research, support workers and volunteers, who are aiming to train as Clinical Psychologists. The group hosts meetings in the Bristol & Bath area, but anyone who is interested in attending from out of this area is welcome. The group aims to meet every 6 weeks and has regular guest speakers. We provide a forum for peer support, networking, sharing good practice and knowledge, and of course socialising!
If you wish to find out more about the group please contact us.
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Buckinghamshire Assistants group
The Buckinghamshire Assistant Psychologist Group is now up and running. We welcome both Assistant Psychologists / Research Assistants working within the county and graduates with an interest in pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology. We meet on a monthly basis.
The group is facilitated by Ursula Scott-Wilson and Olivia Sherlock
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East Anglia Assistant Psychologists Group
Our group is made up of a range of people in East Anglia who are interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology. We aim to meet monthly and endeavour to get different people to host the meetings so that people can benefit from listening to speakers in a variety of applied areas. Trainees (mainly from UEA) often attend for part of these meetings and offer information about the course, and also advice and guidance about clinical training. The group aspires to provide peer support and an opportunity for like-minded people to come together informally to network, share experiences, and of course to socialise!
If you wish to find out more about the group please contact us
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East of Scotland Psychology Affiliates Group (ESPAG)
The group meets once a month and normally has a guest speaker presenting on an area of interest.
Declan Walsh co-ordinates the group
Learning Disabilities Service, 65 Morningside Drive, Edingburgh EH10 5NQ
Tel: 0131 4466825
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Essex Graduate Psychologist Group
We are based within South Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and comprise of mostly Assistant Psychologists. We also have members from North Essex Mental Health Partnership Trust, and in addition to Assistants we have some Psychology Graduates working as support workers, and PhD students from Essex University.
We meet once a month, usually at Runwell Hospital in Wickford, South Essex, and we also arrange training seminars and social events. We would welcome anyone with a Psychology degree who is interested in the clinical side of the subject.
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Kent Assistant Psychologist
The group meets on the last Thursday of every month 3pm -5pm at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkstone. We have a guest speaker at each meeting. The group is mainly for assistants but open to anyone who has the aim of getting into Clinical Psychology training e.g research assistants, undergraduates etc.
Please contact Anna Tickle or Claire Foote if you wish to be added to the mailing list or for any further information.
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Leicester Graduate Psychology Group
(Formerly Leicester Assistants' Group). The name of our group has been changed to reflect the range of our members' professions.
We are a small and friendly group of psychology graduates pursuing a career in psychology.
We try to have a speaker every month, and use the rest of the meeting to discuss current issues and give informal peer support.
We meet from 3 till 5 pm on the first Wednesday of each month, in the Brandon Unit, Leicester General Hospital. If you ask at the Brandon Unit main reception, they will direct you to the right room.
Contacts - Kate Martin and Ruth Shanley (0116) 2584958
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Lincolnshire Assistant Psychologist Group
Assistant Psychologists, Graduate Mental Health Workers, Research Assistants or anybody else interested in a career within clinical psychology is welcome to attend. The groups run every three weeks on a Thursday afternoon between 2pm and 4.30pm. Guests are invited to speak on a variety of topics, information is supplied about local training and conferences and there is an opportunity for peer support. The group is fairly small, relaxed and friendly. All group members are included in planning sessions to ensure the meetings are of relevance and interest.
If you would like to attend the group or for further information please contact Rebecca Dunn
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Liverpool Assistant Psychologists Group
This group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 2-4pm in the University of Liverpool, Guild of Students. The room venue can vary (International or McAusland lounge), so it’s best to contact the group organiser to confirm.
The meeting is open to Assistant Psychologists, Research Assistants, Psychology Graduates and anyone interested in pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology.
Each meeting there is a guest speaker, with varying topics according to speakers area of expertise. There is also time for peer support and group discussion. It also gives assistants the opportunity to meet and socialise outside of their work setting. New members always welcome. For further details please contact us.
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Manchester Group
Meetings are held on the last Friday of each month, between 2 - 4 pm, at various venues across the Greater Manchester region. Please contact the coordinators Jenny Vaughan, Maria Kaltsi, Martina Witter, Maria Kaltsi & Nia Thomas for further information.
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Northern Regional Graduate Psychologists Group (NRGPG) The NRGPG provides support, information and education for psychology graduates seeking to pursue careers in Clinical Psychology and related fields. The group has approximately 50 members who mainly come from the area in and around Tyne & Wear and Teeside, but also has a number of people from Cumbria and North Yorkshire.
The group organises events of interest and acts as an informal point of contact for people who might otherwise feel isolated as they take the first step on the career ladder.
The group holds meetings approximately every month and speakers are invited to address the group to give a broad overview of the field of Psychology. The group also disseminates local job vacancies as they arise via a Job Database.
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Northern Ireland Assistant Psychologist Forum (NIAPF)
NAIPF meets every two months for a presentation from a practising Psychologist to discuss issues relevant to those working as Assistant Psychologists. Members also give presentations on their own area of work.
The group currently holds details of around 35 members. To be eligible for membership requires a degree in Psychology and an interest in a Psychology. Although most are in clinical areas, some of those who attend are Behavioural Assistants, Researchers, Counsellors, Rehabilitation Assistants, Postgraduate Students, or are seeking those positions.
The forum covers all of Northern Ireland, and is currently based in the Royal Hospitals in Belfast, although venues in other Trusts have been arranged.
For more details please vist our site.
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North Thames Graduate Psychology Group
The NTGPG provides an opportunity for psychology graduates (from London and the surrounding regions) to meet, discuss relevant issues and learn from invited speakers. Membership is open to all psychology graduates interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology. Most members work as assistant psychologists, some working as researchers or care workers.
There is a monthly business meeting followed by a talk and discussion led by an invited speaker. Speakers are usually qualified clinical psychologists and talks cover a wide range of clinical and professional issues. There are also talks with current clinical psychology trainees about the process of applying for clinical training from applications through to interview experiences.
For more info please vist our Website
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North West Assistant Psychologists Group
This group was set up to unite Assistant Psychologists in North-West England. It is open to psychology graduates and undergraduates pursuing a career in the mental health services, but mainly aimed at those who intend to pursue clinical psychology.
This group is co-ordinated via their Yahoo Pages. Via these pages you can contact the list coordinator, Sam Hopper.
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Sheffield Assistants’ Group
This group consists of Assistant Psychologists, Research Assistants and Primary/Graduate Mental Health Workers, who are pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology and work in Sheffield and the surrounding area.We are open to anyone who fits these categories & new members are very welcome.
The group meets monthly (usually the last week of the month) and we invite local psychologists to speak, have discussions around issues with jobs/roles, share knowledge, and offer peer support and a chance to de-stress! We also are a friendly bunch so have regular social events too.
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Somerset Assistant Psychology Group
We are a small and friendly group in Somerset. We welcome anyone who works as an AP or gradutate psychologist in Somerset. We have very good links with trainees on the Plymouth and Exeter Clinical Training Course, who also attend meetings periodically.
We aim to meet every 6 weeks and provide peer support, information and education for anyone interested in working in clinical psychology.
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South East Assistant Psychologist Group
The South East Psychologists Group meets on the first Thursday of every month from 2-4pm in either Dartford or Maidstone, for an afternoon of speakers, discussion and peer support. Starting in September 2006. The group aims to teach members about different areas of Psychology by drafting in professionals to speak about their speciality . Around application time and interview time, the group will also provide practical advice.
The meetings are open to Assistant Psychologists, Research Assistants and Psychology Graduates who are gaining relevant experience in preparation for Clinical Psychology training. Members come predominantly from Kent and South-East London, but new members from any area are always welcome.
Contact details: Beccie Brock or Isabelle Hung
or Carly Swallow
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South London and Maudsley Assistants Group
We are a small and friendly group and meet about once a month at the Institute of Psychiatry. We are made up of assistant psychologists, nursing assistants and research assistants - but anyone who is interested in clinical
psychology is more than welcome! We like to provide each other with support and advice, and discuss various issues as they come up (e.g. boundaries, supervision, challenging clients) as well as help with interviews and job applications. For details of meetings please look at the Graduate/Assistant Groups section of the Psyclick forum.
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South Thames Psychology Group
The group is mainly made up of Assistant Psychologists and Research Assistants working in the field of Clinical Psychology, but we are open to anyone with an interest in pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, voluntary workers and anyone else just trying to get a foot in the door!
Our main function is to hold monthly meetings about issues that are relevant to us as a group, such as applications for jobs and the DClinPsych course, interviews and any other issues of interest to our members. The meetings are organised by a small committee of Assistant Psychologists and take place on the first Monday afternoon of every month at the University of Surrey in Guildford. Through our meetings we hope to provide a support network for anyone in the South Thames region who wants to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology.
For more information please email Nicole Krokidis or Laura Baxter or visit our website.
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South Wales Affiliates Group
This group is open to anyone who has an interest in clinical psychology, including assistants, placement students, final year students, postgraduates or anyone looking for an assistant post. We generally meet every 2 months or so, and have a day of discussion and talks from other professionals. Recently we've had a sexual health day and one spent at a private forensic hospital.
Contact Details: Email and Website
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Sussex Assistants Psychologists Group
We are currently a small group of assistant psychologists working in the Sussex region. The group is open to anyone who works an assistant psychologist in the Sussex region. The emphasis is orientated towards peer support, where members are able to discuss and explore the role of the assistant psychologist in a relaxed and supportive environment. This can be a useful way of discussing and relating to any issues that arise in the post.
We try and arrange presentations / talks on any issues relating to Health or Clinical Psychology, and aim to identify areas of interest in the group. Talks are arranged by group members, and the venue will most likely be at the speakers base.
Contact Details: Rachel Wilkinson
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Tayside Assistant Psychologists Group
We meet every 2 months and hold discussions, case/research presentations and clinical course preparations. This includes lunch and invited speakers from different specialities within clinical psychology. The group is organised and run by assistants. We also hold social nights out and meet up with clinical doctorate and MSc trainees.
Contact details: Clare Hamilton
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Teesside Assistant Psychologists Group
We are open to all Assistants (whether paid or voluntary) working in the Teesside area (i.e. Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar & Cleveland). We try to meet every 4-6 weeks for a drink and a chat as well as to hear from local speakers.
Contact details:
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Trent Assistant Psychologists Group
The group is held on the third Wednesday of the month in the Psychology Department of Nottingham University, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. The group is primarily designed with the Assistant Psychologists role in mind, however they are welcoming of psychology graduates, research assistants or others working in mental health wishing to go into a career in Psychology.
The group aims to cover the 'Trent' region (Nottingham, Mansfield, Leicester, Derby, and Sheffield), but primarily Nottinghamshire and Derby.
The largest parts of the meetings are for speakers, with business issues (e.g. jobs, training courses) at the start. Speakers are predominantly Clinical Psychologists, from a wide range of clinical areas, together with sessions pertinent to Clinical training application process. Other speakers include carers from local self-help groups.
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Warwickshire Assistant Psychologists
This group is open to anyone with an interest in clinical Psychology, not just assistants. They hold meetings on the last Wednesday of every month at St.Michaels hospital, Warwick.
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Wessex Assistant Psychologists Group
The group meets once monthly for 2 hours. In the first hour they have a speaker, who is normally a local Clinical Psychologist speaking on his / her area of speciality or area of interest. The second hour is used for peer support and sharing information on job openings and training events. There are approximately 20 people in the group, who work in Hampshire, Dorset, and the Isle of Wright. Anyone working as an Assistant or Graduate Psychologist in the area is welcome to join them.
Contact details: Lee Charlton (Southampton, Hampshire), Jarna Jokiniemi (Poole, Dorset), & Tina Vaughan (Boscombe, Dorset)
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West of Scotland Assistants Group (WOSPAG)
The group welcomes Assistant Psychologists, Research and Graduates purusing a career in Clinical Psychology. The format of our meetings are flexible and include peer support, group discussion and invited guest speakers for talks and presentations. We meet on a regular basis.
For further information please contact Avril Smith
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Worcestershire Assistant Psychologists Group
We are open to all Assistants (whether paid or voluntary) working/living in the Worcestershire area. We meet every 4-6 weeks for a drink and a chat as well as to hear from local speakers. We also organize conferences to speak to prospective assistant psychologists about how to get your first post.
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Yorkshire Graduate Psychologists Group
The group is for Assistant Psychologists, psychology graduates, or third year undergraduates looking to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology.
We have a web community including a message board, for the exchange of ideas and information, such asjob vacancies when they arise, conferences and other professional matters.
We meet every couple of months and this usually includes a guest speaker. Meetings often take place in Wakefield at Fieldhead Hospital which is fairly central and close to the A1.
Everyone is welcome. It’s a group run by members for the benefit of members, so the more people get involved and have input the more we all get out of it!
Contact Details: Iona Macrae, Leeds Complex Psychological Problems and Psychosis Service (CPPP), 17 Blenheim Terrace, Leeds, LS2 9HN
ers come from Bedford, Luton, Dunstable and Milton Keynes and new members are always welcome.
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Birmingham and Solihull Assistants Group
There are a number of groups within Birmingham specific to trusts. This group meets once a month and is open to Assistants, Research assistants and those working within the trust hoping to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology. We have regular speakers and provide peer support and discuss issues relevant to Assistants working within Birmingham. The facilitators from each group meet bi-monthly to organise seminars and an annual conference open to everyone.
Harry Watton House, 97 Church Lane, Aston, Birmingham B6 5UG
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Bristol & Bath Assistant Psychologists Group
A professional group for assistant psychologists, and those working in related areas, such as research, support workers and volunteers, who are aiming to train as Clinical Psychologists. The group hosts meetings in the Bristol & Bath area, but anyone who is interested in attending from out of this area is welcome. The group aims to meet every 6 weeks and has regular guest speakers. We provide a forum for peer support, networking, sharing good practice and knowledge, and of course socialising!
To find out about the next meeting contact the co-ordinators Dickon Millett and friends
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Buckinghamshire Assistants group
The Buckinghamshire Assistant Psychologist Group is now up and running. We welcome both Assistant Psychologists / Research Assistants working within the county and graduates with an interest in pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology. We meet on a monthly basis.
The group is facilitated by Ursula Scott-Wilson and Olivia Sherlock
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East Anglia Assistant Psychologists Group
Our group is made up of a range of people in East Anglia who are interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology. We aim to meet monthly and endeavour to get different people to host the meetings so that people can benefit from listening to speakers in a variety of applied areas. Trainees (mainly from UEA) often attend for part of these meetings and offer information about the course, and also advice and guidance about clinical training. The group aspires to provide peer support and an opportunity for like-minded people to come together informally to network, share experiences, and of course to socialise!
If you wish to find out more about the group please contact us
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East of Scotland Psychology Affiliates Group (ESPAG)
The group meets once a month and normally has a guest speaker presenting on an area of interest.
Declan Walsh co-ordinates the group
Learning Disabilities Service, 65 Morningside Drive, Edingburgh EH10 5NQ
Tel: 0131 4466825
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Essex Graduate Psychologist Group
We are based within South Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and comprise of mostly Assistant Psychologists. We also have members from North Essex Mental Health Partnership Trust, and in addition to Assistants we have some Psychology Graduates working as support workers, and PhD students from Essex University.
We meet once a month, usually at Runwell Hospital in Wickford, South Essex, and we also arrange training seminars and social events. We would welcome anyone with a Psychology degree who is interested in the clinical side of the subject.
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Kent Assistant Psychologist
The group meets on the last Thursday of every month 3pm -5pm at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkstone. We have a guest speaker at each meeting. The group is mainly for assistants but open to anyone who has the aim of getting into Clinical Psychology training e.g research assistants, undergraduates etc.
Please contact Anna Tickle or Claire Foote if you wish to be added to the mailing list or for any further information.
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Leicester Graduate Psychology Group
(Formerly Leicester Assistants' Group). The name of our group has been changed to reflect the range of our members' professions.
We are a small and friendly group of psychology graduates pursuing a career in psychology.
We try to have a speaker every month, and use the rest of the meeting to discuss current issues and give informal peer support.
We meet from 3 till 5 pm on the first Wednesday of each month, in the Brandon Unit, Leicester General Hospital. If you ask at the Brandon Unit main reception, they will direct you to the right room.
Contacts - Kate Martin and Ruth Shanley (0116) 2584958
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Lincolnshire Assistant Psychologist Group
Assistant Psychologists, Graduate Mental Health Workers, Research Assistants or anybody else interested in a career within clinical psychology is welcome to attend. The groups run every three weeks on a Thursday afternoon between 2pm and 4.30pm. Guests are invited to speak on a variety of topics, information is supplied about local training and conferences and there is an opportunity for peer support. The group is fairly small, relaxed and friendly. All group members are included in planning sessions to ensure the meetings are of relevance and interest.
If you would like to attend the group or for further information please contact Rebecca Dunn
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Liverpool Assistant Psychologists Group
This group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 2-4pm in the University of Liverpool, Guild of Students. The room venue can vary (International or McAusland lounge), so it’s best to contact the group organiser to confirm.
The meeting is open to Assistant Psychologists, Research Assistants, Psychology Graduates and anyone interested in pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology.
Each meeting there is a guest speaker, with varying topics according to speakers area of expertise. There is also time for peer support and group discussion. It also gives assistants the opportunity to meet and socialise outside of their work setting. New members always welcome. For further details please contact us.
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Manchester Group
Meetings are held on the last Friday of each month, between 2 - 4 pm, at various venues across the Greater Manchester region. Please contact the coordinators Jenny Vaughan, Maria Kaltsi, Martina Witter, Maria Kaltsi & Nia Thomas for further information.
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Northern Regional Graduate Psychologists Group (NRGPG) The NRGPG provides support, information and education for psychology graduates seeking to pursue careers in Clinical Psychology and related fields. The group has approximately 50 members who mainly come from the area in and around Tyne & Wear and Teeside, but also has a number of people from Cumbria and North Yorkshire.
The group organises events of interest and acts as an informal point of contact for people who might otherwise feel isolated as they take the first step on the career ladder.
The group holds meetings approximately every month and speakers are invited to address the group to give a broad overview of the field of Psychology. The group also disseminates local job vacancies as they arise via a Job Database.
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Northern Ireland Assistant Psychologist Forum (NIAPF)
NAIPF meets every two months for a presentation from a practising Psychologist to discuss issues relevant to those working as Assistant Psychologists. Members also give presentations on their own area of work.
The group currently holds details of around 35 members. To be eligible for membership requires a degree in Psychology and an interest in a Psychology. Although most are in clinical areas, some of those who attend are Behavioural Assistants, Researchers, Counsellors, Rehabilitation Assistants, Postgraduate Students, or are seeking those positions.
The forum covers all of Northern Ireland, and is currently based in the Royal Hospitals in Belfast, although venues in other Trusts have been arranged.
For more details please vist our site.
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North Thames Graduate Psychology Group
The NTGPG provides an opportunity for psychology graduates (from London and the surrounding regions) to meet, discuss relevant issues and learn from invited speakers. Membership is open to all psychology graduates interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology. Most members work as assistant psychologists, some working as researchers or care workers.
There is a monthly business meeting followed by a talk and discussion led by an invited speaker. Speakers are usually qualified clinical psychologists and talks cover a wide range of clinical and professional issues. There are also talks with current clinical psychology trainees about the process of applying for clinical training from applications through to interview experiences.
For more info please vist our Website
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North West Assistant Psychologists Group
This group was set up to unite Assistant Psychologists in North-West England. It is open to psychology graduates and undergraduates pursuing a career in the mental health services, but mainly aimed at those who intend to pursue clinical psychology.
This group is co-ordinated via their Yahoo Pages. Via these pages you can contact the list coordinator, Sam Hopper.
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Sheffield Assistants’ Group
This group consists of Assistant Psychologists, Research Assistants and Primary/Graduate Mental Health Workers, who are pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology and work in Sheffield and the surrounding area.We are open to anyone who fits these categories & new members are very welcome.
The group meets monthly (usually the last week of the month) and we invite local psychologists to speak, have discussions around issues with jobs/roles, share knowledge, and offer peer support and a chance to de-stress! We also are a friendly bunch so have regular social events too.
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Somerset Assistant Psychology Group
We are a small and friendly group in Somerset. We welcome anyone who works as an AP or gradutate psychologist in Somerset. We have very good links with trainees on the Plymouth and Exeter Clinical Training Course, who also attend meetings periodically.
We aim to meet every 6 weeks and provide peer support, information and education for anyone interested in working in clinical psychology.
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South East Assistant Psychologist Group
The South East Psychologists Group meets on the first Thursday of every month from 2-4pm in either Dartford or Maidstone, for an afternoon of speakers, discussion and peer support. Starting in September 2006. The group aims to teach members about different areas of Psychology by drafting in professionals to speak about their speciality . Around application time and interview time, the group will also provide practical advice.
The meetings are open to Assistant Psychologists, Research Assistants and Psychology Graduates who are gaining relevant experience in preparation for Clinical Psychology training. Members come predominantly from Kent and South-East London, but new members from any area are always welcome.
Contact details: Beccie Brock or Isabelle Hung
or Carly Swallow
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South London and Maudsley Assistants Group
We are a small and friendly group and meet about once a month at the Institute of Psychiatry. We are made up of assistant psychologists, nursing assistants and research assistants - but anyone who is interested in clinical
psychology is more than welcome! We like to provide each other with support and advice, and discuss various issues as they come up (e.g. boundaries, supervision, challenging clients) as well as help with interviews and job applications. For details of meetings please look at the Graduate/Assistant Groups section of the Psyclick forum.
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South Thames Psychology Group
The group is mainly made up of Assistant Psychologists and Research Assistants working in the field of Clinical Psychology, but we are open to anyone with an interest in pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, voluntary workers and anyone else just trying to get a foot in the door!
Our main function is to hold monthly meetings about issues that are relevant to us as a group, such as applications for jobs and the DClinPsych course, interviews and any other issues of interest to our members. The meetings are organised by a small committee of Assistant Psychologists and take place on the first Monday afternoon of every month at the University of Surrey in Guildford. Through our meetings we hope to provide a support network for anyone in the South Thames region who wants to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology.
For more information please email Nicole Krokidis or Laura Baxter or visit our website.
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South Wales Affiliates Group
This group is open to anyone who has an interest in clinical psychology, including assistants, placement students, final year students, postgraduates or anyone looking for an assistant post. We generally meet every 2 months or so, and have a day of discussion and talks from other professionals. Recently we've had a sexual health day and one spent at a private forensic hospital.
Contact Details: Email and Website
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Sussex Assistants Psychologists Group
We are currently a small group of assistant psychologists working in the Sussex region. The group is open to anyone who works an assistant psychologist in the Sussex region. The emphasis is orientated towards peer support, where members are able to discuss and explore the role of the assistant psychologist in a relaxed and supportive environment. This can be a useful way of discussing and relating to any issues that arise in the post.
We try and arrange presentations / talks on any issues relating to Health or Clinical Psychology, and aim to identify areas of interest in the group. Talks are arranged by group members, and the venue will most likely be at the speakers base.
Contact Details: Rachel Wilkinson
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Tayside Assistant Psychologists Group
We meet every 2 months and hold discussions, case/research presentations and clinical course preparations. This includes lunch and invited speakers from different specialities within clinical psychology. The group is organised and run by assistants. We also hold social nights out and meet up with clinical doctorate and MSc trainees.
Contact details: Clare Hamilton
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Teesside Assistant Psychologists Group
We are open to all Assistants (whether paid or voluntary) working in the Teesside area (i.e. Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar & Cleveland). We try to meet every 4-6 weeks for a drink and a chat as well as to hear from local speakers.
Contact details:
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Trent Assistant Psychologists Group
The group is held on the third Wednesday of the month in the Psychology Department of Nottingham University, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. The group is primarily designed with the Assistant Psychologists role in mind, however they are welcoming of psychology graduates, research assistants or others working in mental health wishing to go into a career in Psychology.
The group aims to cover the 'Trent' region (Nottingham, Mansfield, Leicester, Derby, and Sheffield), but primarily Nottinghamshire and Derby.
The largest parts of the meetings are for speakers, with business issues (e.g. jobs, training courses) at the start. Speakers are predominantly Clinical Psychologists, from a wide range of clinical areas, together with sessions pertinent to Clinical training application process. Other speakers include carers from local self-help groups.
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Warwickshire Assistant Psychologists
This group is open to anyone with an interest in clinical Psychology, not just assistants. They hold meetings on the last Wednesday of every month at St.Michaels hospital, Warwick.
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Wessex Assistant Psychologists Group
The group meets once monthly for 2 hours. In the first hour they have a speaker, who is normally a local Clinical Psychologist speaking on his / her area of speciality or area of interest. The second hour is used for peer support and sharing information on job openings and training events. There are approximately 20 people in the group, who work in Hampshire, Dorset, and the Isle of Wright. Anyone working as an Assistant or Graduate Psychologist in the area is welcome to join them.
Contact details: Lee Charlton (Southampton, Hampshire), Jarna Jokiniemi (Poole, Dorset), & Tina Vaughan (Boscombe, Dorset)
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West of Scotland Assistants Group (WOSPAG)
The group welcomes Assistant Psychologists, Research and Graduates purusing a career in Clinical Psychology. The format of our meetings are flexible and include peer support, group discussion and invited guest speakers for talks and presentations. We meet on a regular basis.
For further information please contact Avril Smith
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Worcestershire Assistant Psychologists Group
We are open to all Assistants (whether paid or voluntary) working/living in the Worcestershire area. We meet every 4-6 weeks for a drink and a chat as well as to hear from local speakers. We also organize conferences to speak to prospective assistant psychologists about how to get your first post.
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Yorkshire Graduate Psychologists Group
The group is for Assistant Psychologists, psychology graduates, or third year undergraduates looking to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology.
We have a web community including a message board, for the exchange of ideas and information, such asjob vacancies when they arise, conferences and other professional matters.
We meet every couple of months and this usually includes a guest speaker. Meetings often take place in Wakefield at Fieldhead Hospital which is fairly central and close to the A1.
Everyone is welcome. It’s a group run by members for the benefit of members, so the more people get involved and have input the more we all get out of it!
Contact Details: Iona Macrae, Leeds Complex Psychological Problems and Psychosis Service (CPPP), 17 Blenheim Terrace, Leeds, LS2 9HN
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