🚨Just released!🚨 An updated version of "Deciding where to apply Clinical Psychology Training in the UK". I hope anyone applying for UK Clinical Psychology training will find this, and the many other videos on the YouTube channel, helpful in navigating the process. ▶️ youtu.be/RG06X75UmHo

Deciding where to apply Clinical Psychology Training in the UK (Updated October 2026)

YouTube video by David Murphy

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The BPS Alternative Handbook for PG Courses in Clinical Psychology is fantastic resource but doesn’t make it easy to compare so I've collated data on overall trainee satisfaction. Prospective applicants should also look at the reasons trainees gave for their rating, as some may be more/less relevant

The BPS Alternative Handbook for PG Courses in Clinical Psychology is fantastic resource but doesn’t make it easy to compare so I've collated data on overall trainee satisfaction. Prospective applicants should also look at the reasons trainees gave for their rating, as some may be more/less relevant

Such a pleasure to attend the UK premiere of "Being Heumann" tonight. A powerful, emotional, & often funny, depiction of the 1977 disability rights sit-in, from CODA director, Siân Heder & featuring a stellar performance from Ruth Madely as Judy Heumann. It will be available via Apple TV on 13th Nov

Reading this article is heartbreaking. What kind of profession are we that we exclude people with caring responsibilities like this? As we described in our article in The Psychologist in July, it doesn’t need to be this way. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

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‘I am being asked to choose between the daughter I want to be and the psychologist I want to become…’ Fran Barrett with reflections on caring, accessibility and the path to Clinical Psychology. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

Just back from the first 5 days of @edfringe.bsky.social. As usual, the programme is full of amazing performers from around the world. Some of my favs this year were "Jitters"🇬🇧, "King of all Birds" 🇮🇪, The Palestinian Circus 🇵🇸, Rainee Blake as Joni Mitchell 🇦🇺 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 & the wonderful Ndlovu Youth Choir 🇿🇦

I very fortunate to see a performance by the incredibly talented Ndlovu Youth Choir from Limpopo, South Africa today in Edinburgh performing @edfringe.bsky.social. The choir are performing daily until 30th August, if you are coming to the festivals don't miss them. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS97...

Ndlovu Youth Choir - Bohemian Rhapsody (in Isizulu) Live at The Edinburgh Fringe 10.08.26

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‘The core value of our profession is supposed to be inclusion!’ @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social & Serena Parkar argue that inflexible pathways in Clinical and Educational Psychology exclude potential applicants and place unnecessary strain on trainees and their families. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

‘The core value of our profession is supposed to be inclusion!’ | BPS

David Murphy and Serena Parkar reject a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to training in Clinical and Educational Psychology, arguing that pathways exclude potential applicants, and place unnecessary strai...

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On this day 20 years ago, 52 Londoners, of 18 different nationalities, were killed in 7/7 bombings. Nearly 800 more were injured, many of whom continue to live with the physical & psychological consequences of that day. I was privileged to know some & am thinking of them all & their families today.🌹

The consultation on social media restrictions for young people closes today. The Academy of Medical Colleges response is all across the news news.sky.com/story/doctor... but nothing on a BPS response. I went to the website to look for it, nothing. Surely psychologists are well-placed to contribute?

Doctors warn of 'horrific' impact of tech and devices on children and young people's health

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says it wants to highlight the risks of unrestricted content and screen time to children and young people.

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An unfortunate consequences of the current Labour leadership turmoil was that the news coverage of today's King's speech had no mention of @nazshahbfd.bsky.social MP's brilliant speech opening the HoC debate. It made me proud to be British🇬🇧. Full speech video here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

An unfortunate consequences of the current Labour leadership turmoil was that the news coverage of today's King's speech had no mention of @nazshahbfd.bsky.social MP's brilliant speech opening the HoC debate. It made me proud to be British🇬🇧. Full speech video here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Really encouraging to see fellow psychologists from across the world coming together today for the 19th Psychology Day at the United Nation. In the words of UN Psychology Coalition President, Dr Kalyani Gopal, “The world is asking questions that Psychology can answer! 🌍

Such a privilege to be part of a @plymuni.bsky.social inter-professional learning event yesterday which brought together students from across different health programmes to work together with experts by experience with a range of physical & mental health issues, with help from Well Connected SW

After many years arguing that professional accreditation in psychology should be only doctoral level, the American Psychological Association has announced it will begin accrediting masters-level professionals, although they won't be able to use the title "Psychologist" www.apa.org/education-ca...

I have just published a new, updated version of my YouTube video "Deciding where to apply for UK Clinical Psychology Training". I hope its helpful. ▶️ youtu.be/tOBqAPQHcYs

The 2026 Entry Clinical Psychology Training Alternative Handbook has been published today. It contains in-depth perspectives from almost 1,500 current trainees who participated. It really is an invaluable resource for applicants & courses.https://www.bps.org.uk/dcp-alternative-handbook

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Trainee perspectives on clinical psychology courses

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A-level results day can be incredibly stressful if things don't go to plan. This helpful article in @psychmag.bsky.social offers help to avoid some decision making pitfalls. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

What A-level results day teaches us about decision making | BPS

Gordon West, Head of Futures at Stowe School and first year psychology student.

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Just back from my annual trip up to Edinburgh for the start of the festivals. My Fringe theatre recommendations are Ordinary Decent Criminal, Miles, & Paldem, all at Summerhall. Make it Happen at EIF is great if you can get tix. For some great music, I highly recommend Women in Rock www.edfringe.com

Practitioner psychologists became regulated by The HCPC in July 2009. Since then the number of registered psychologists has increased every year and, at the end of 2024, crossed the 30,000 mark for the first time (~80% increase in 15 years) making it one of the fastest-growing UK health professions🚀

On this day 20 years ago, 52 Londoners, of 18 different nationalities, were killed in 7/7 bombings. Nearly 800 more were injured, many of whom continue to live with the physical & psychological consequences of that day. Remembering them all and their families today🌺.

Excited to see a preview of the new BBC series "Reunion" this eve. The bilingual spoken English/BSL series, written by deaf writer William Mager, had a mixed deaf/hearing crew, a cast of brilliant deaf & hearing actors &, above all, is a gripping story. 📺 Monday 7th 9pm www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Excited to see a preview of the new BBC series "Reunion" this eve. The bilingual spoken English/BSL series, written by deaf writer William Mager, had a mixed deaf/hearing crew, a cast of brilliant deaf & hearing actors &, above all, is a gripping story. 📺 Monday 7th 9pm www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Such a privilege to attend a live recording of Michelle Obama & her brother Craig Robinson's new podcast IMO here at SXSW. Really interesting, & timely, discussion about fostering hope in challenging times with Yale Professor of Psychology, Laurie Santos. I highly recommend subscribing imopod.com

Very sad but true. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Just when you thought it hit rock bottom...

There’s yet another level to mine.

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This study from Birmingham Uni has been widely covered in the legacy media today. However, the headlines are completely unfounded on the basis of the study. In fact, the study wasnt a controlled trial but a cross sectional comparsion study. 1/5 www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...

School phone bans DON'T work, scientists say

For parents worried about their teens' smartphone use, banning phones in schools may seem like an obvious solution. But a study suggests that school phone bans don't produce any positive effects.

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Practitioner psychologists became regulated by The HCPC in July 2009. Since then the number of registered psychologists has increased every year and, at the end of 2024, crossed the 30,000 mark for the first time (~80% increase in 15 years) making it one of the fastest-growing UK health professions🚀

'Why crowd behaviour matters - for psychology and society' Recording of my Professorial Lecture. Please share. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pBZ...

Why crowd behaviour matters - for psychology and society

YouTube video by Crowds & Identities

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I wrote an article about my dad's death, and how it affected my views on assisted dying, published in the Times Free version here

Published today (Open Access) Dr Emily Shipwright's powerful study conducted at Plymouth University on the long-term adverse effects after ECT. In the words of one participant “The Procedure Went Well, but You’ve Killed the Patient” journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...