I joined the Spires Cleft Centre in 2023 after completing my MSc in Clinical Psychology at the University of Southampton and a placement in the Paediatric Diabetes Team at Salisbury District Hospital. I have found it invaluable working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and learning about cleft provision in the UK. This experience has fuelled my interest in Clinical Psychology in a plastic surgery and healthcare setting.
I work closely with the Clinical Psychologists across both sites, assisting with clinics, completing surgery assessments, triaging patient queries, and improving patient information and resources. I have particularly enjoyed learning about different therapeutic approaches and I hope to develop these skills further through completing doctoral training.