Social And Health Psychology Research
Health psychology is similarly concerned with the delivery of health care services. This encompasses a wide array of activities, from improving the channels of communication between health care providers and patients to working with patients to prepare them for major surgeries. There is also a strong advocacy component to health psychology, with particular attention paid to improving access to healthcare for poor, minority, and elderly populations. This programme is unique in its combination of state-of-the-art theoretical and methodological knowledge on health psychology and on how to design, implement and evaluate behaviour change interventions in complex, real-life contexts. We provide assessment and psychological therapy to adults with physical health problems.
For a full list of GBC qualifying courses see the BPS Accredited Psychology Courses. Trainee health psychologists start at £30,401 of the NHS Agenda for Change Pay Rates. After qualification, salaries in the NHS start at £37,570, rising to £43,772 . Other estimates suggest that licensed health psychologists typically earn anywhere from $40,000 (entry-level) to $85,000 (advanced-level). Once you have qualified as a psychologist, there is a wide range of opportunities.
Having lived in multiple continents and being from a multi-cultural background, Tony is able to support those who have a migrant background or is of east/south-east Asian descent. Manya is experienced in helping people change behaviours that form part of a chronic condition whether physical or psychological. These changes include becoming more physically active and fit; pain management; feeling in control of your eating; the moderate consumption of alcohol; and cessation of smoking & problem gambling. She also has extensive experience helping people exit a substance abuse lifestyle. Saima is trained in several evidence based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy , Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing . Saima has a keen interest in working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, family and relationship difficulties, work stress, phobias, low self-esteem, and anger issues.
Louise is passionate about working with anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, perfectionistic/obsessive, compulsive traits, sleep difficulties and interpersonal issues. John supports clients to overcome life challenges and to develop the psychological flexibility they need to be well and thrive. John has a keen interest in supporting people experiencing workplace issues and challenges in their professional life.
Wendy has developed methods that assist clients to empower themselves and restore their quality of life. She has seen first hand how patients become empowered with improved emotional intelligence and psycho-education. Nasriah has experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, cultures and age groups.
Employment for psychologists is expected to grow in response to demand for services in schools, social service agencies, mental health agencies and hospitals. As people seek help to deal with aging, trauma and conditions such as autism, psychologists will have new opportunities in clinical, counseling and school psychology positions. Notwithstanding all the research that has been performed in this field, health psychology is still a fairly new science, and people entering this profession will more than likely encounter some difficulties. Most people know little about health psychologists, so they may be hesitant to consult with one.