Clinical Psychology for Trainees

This book describes the practice of clinical psychology with special emphasis on providing trainee therapists with the skills and strategies to achieve the core competencies required for a science-informed clinical practice. It will support the reader in making the transition from the lecture theater to the consulting room. The approach incorporates a contemporary perspective on the multiple roles of clinical psychologists within a competitive healthcare market, where professional psychologists not only need to be accountable for their outcomes and efficient in achieving them, but also need to be conscious of the social and political context in which psychology is practiced. Chapters are organized around the acquisition of key competencies and linked within an evidence-based, science-informed framework. Case studies, handouts, graphics and worksheets are employed to encourage the implementation of the skills described. This book should be read by all those enrolled in, or contemplating, postgraduate studies in clinical psychology.

Andrew Page is Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, University of Western Australia, co-director of the Robin Winkler Clinic and consultant to a private psychiatric service, Perth Clinic.

Werner Stritzke is a senior lecturer in the School of Psychology, University of Western Australia, and co-director of the Robin Winkler Clinic.