Welcome to the Clinical Section
Information for Prospective Applicants

The aim of the Leicester DClinPsy Programme is to enhance the psychological health of the community and the delivery of NHS healthcare services generally by training skilled and autonomous clinical psychologists. Our approach emphasises professionalism, commitment to public service and the development of high level abilities in clinical practice and research. In line with the revised accreditation criteria for courses, we believe that trainees should learn to promote psychological well-being through the systematic application of knowledge derived from both psychological theory and the evidence base. This work should be based on the acknowledgement that all people have the same human value and the right to be treated as unique individuals.

On the Leicester DClinPsy Programme we strive to achieve a culture of inquiry and creativity. We are committed to high standards and devote considerable time to the teaching of clinical and academic formulation skills. However, our style is non-doctrinaire and we actively encourage trainees to debate the value of different models of clinical psychology and different approaches to clinical work. We are also interested in a diversity of teaching styles and approaches, such as problem-based learning, workshop and seminar-based teaching and the use of role play and video to develop clinical skills.