What is clinical psychology?

Previous edition: 2006.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1: Introduction: What is Clinical Psychology?, David Murphy and Susan Llewelyn
2: Competencies and models in clinical psychology, Susan Llewelyn and David Murphy
3: Working in primary health care, John Cape and Yvonne Millar
4: Working with children and young people, Duncan Law
5: Working with severe mental health problems, John Hanna and Alison Brabban
6: Working with older people, Cath Burley
7: Working with eating disorders, Hannah Turner
8: Working with people with intellectual disabilities, Steve Carnaby
9: Working in forensic mental health settings, Jeremy Tudway and Matthew Lister
10: Working with Addictions, Frank Ryan
11: Working with Trauma, Nick Grey and Sue Clohessy
12: Working with people who have physical health problems, Elenor Mclaren and David Murphy
13: Working in clinical neuropsychology, Katherine Carpenter and Andy Tyerman
14: Clinical psychology in teams and leadership, Susan Llewelyn
15: Working with cultural diversity, Kamel Chahal
16: The future of clinical psychology, David Murphy and Susan Llewelyn
Appendix 1: Training as a clinical psychologist

The number of people working in the field of clinical psychology has expanded significantly in recent years. The fifth edition of this very popular text has been extensively re-written and updated by two well respected editors who are closely connected with recent developments in the profession of clinical psychology. It includes sixteen chapters that cover all the major domains of clinical practice, from work in primary care or with children and families, to clinical psychology as it is practiced with those with severe and enduring mental health problems, and those with eating disorders, to the work of clinical psychologists in forensic settings or in leadership positions. It also includes recent innovations in service provision such the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (IAPT). The book opens with an overview of professional practice and a clear introduction to the major competencies and theories used by practitioners, followed by a series of chapters that are authored by practising clinical psychologists who all have extensive experience in their specialist areas. These chapters effectively and vividly describe the application of the reflective scientist practitioner model of working. The book concludes with a wide-ranging consideration of likely future developments and challenges. The text also addresses key issues including ethics, diversity and team working. A key feature is the provision of a living sense of what the job entails, while an appendix provides guidance on training routes. This volume clearly demonstrates that clinical psychology is a highly effective profession, which applies understandings and findings from the discipline of psychology to clinical contexts in order to ameliorate people's distress and to support their wellbeing.