Division of Clinical Psychology Pre-Qualification Group

03/06/2026

🔈Trainee Clinical Psychologists!
The Alternative Handbook 2026/27 survey is now live.
The link has been emailed to all DClinPsy course centres - keep an eye on your emails over the next few days.

💬 Share your experiences
✅ Help future applicants
📅 Deadline: Friday 10th July 2026

Your feedback makes a real difference. Let’s continue to keep the Alternative Handbook constructive, thoughtful and impactful.
If you have issues accessing the link, please contact your course teams or the BPS Research Team ([email protected])

Please note: The survey is only live for those currently enrolled on a DClinPsy course centre, it is not available for incoming trainees who have yet to start the course.

02/06/2026

✨ Spotlight on our speakers ✨
Join us at the annual Division of Clinical Psychology Pre-Qualification Group Conference 2026 for a day packed with inspiring talks, interactive workshops, trainee Q&A panels, and networking opportunities with aspiring and qualified psychologists alike.

We’re excited to introduce some of the incredible speakers joining us for the first half of the day, sharing their journeys into qualified life and the work they’re passionate about

🧠 Dr Ukwuori-Gisela Kalu
Principal Clinical Psychologist leading a Maternal Mental Health Service in London and Maternal Mental Health Lead within the South London Perinatal Provider Collaborative. Alongside her NHS and private practice work, Dr Kalu is passionate about global mental health advocacy and previously worked with Médecins Sans Frontières supporting the mental health needs of pregnant women in Nigeria.

🧠 Dr Saba Hassan
Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist working in adult community mental health services in East London. Dr Hassan is passionate about culturally adapting therapy approaches for ethnic minority communities and helping MDTs think through a biopsychosocial lens. Outside of work? Swimming and unapologetically chaotic reality TV 📺

🧠 Dr Chloe Witty
Senior Clinical Psychologist working in Community Acquired Brain Injury Services with interests in Cognitive Analytic Therapy and cultural issues in Neuropsychology. Currently completing further neuropsychology training at Glasgow University — and always partial to a good pastry 🥐

📍 BPS London Office, 30 Tabernacle St, London
📅 03 July 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 5pm

Sign up here: https://www.bps.org.uk/event/pre-qualification-group-conference-2026

26/05/2026

🎟️ Tickets are now open for the DCP Pre-Qualification Group Conference 2026!
Connections and Conversations: Building Community in Clinical Psychology

Join us for a full day of inspiring talks, interactive workshops, networking, and meaningful conversations about the journey into Clinical Psychology.

📅 03 July 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 5:00pm
📍 BPS London Office, 30 Tabernacle St, London EC2A 4UE
🎫 £24 (DCP members), £42 (general admission) - includes lunch

* Hear from experienced Clinical Psychologists 
* Take part in interactive workshops including compassion-focused therapy, reflective practice, systemic approaches, identity & power, and more.
* Connect with like-minded pre-qualified peers and trainees 
* End the day with a live trainee Q&A panel answering all your questions 

Whether you’re considering training, preparing applications, or looking to build connections within the field, this conference is for you.

🎟️Secure your ticket now: https://www.bps.org.uk/_preview_/b0f2d0a7-7f33-470d-911f-4bdef6843ddf/367357/1779798889/-v6gTCiRYdvkWN2Lau9K9ZwXHSS_jhU3icCqLk3NTOc

21/05/2026

✨ Sneak Peek: Pre-Qualification Group Conference 2026 ✨
Connections and Conversation: Building Community in Clinical Psychology

Join us for a full day of inspiring talks, workshops, trainee Q&As, and opportunities to connect with others on the journey into the profession.

🗓 Friday 3rd July 2026
⏰ 09:30 – 17:00
📍 In-person at the British Psychological Society London Office

Tickets, speaker bios and workshop details will be released next week!

13/05/2026

✨ The Pre-Qualification Group Conference 2026 ✨
Connections and Conversation: Building Community in Clinical Psychology

🗓 Date: Friday 3rd July 2026
⏰ Time: 09:30am – 17:00pm
📍 Location: In-person, BPS London Office

Mark your calendars for Friday 3rd July 2026, as we gather at the BPS London Office to connect, share ideas, and build community within clinical psychology.

More details about the event program and registration will be coming soon.

05/05/2026

✨ How do we continue to hold hope in increasingly challenging systems of care?

Join the Holding Hope in a Challenging World: Reflections and Choices for Clinical Psychologists hosted by the British Psychological Society.

This event offers an opportunity to reflect on the realities of clinical practice, explore how psychologists can sustain compassion and values-led work, and consider the choices we make within complex systems.

🗓 Date: Friday 22nd May 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
💻 Location: Online
💷 Cost: Free

Don’t miss out — sign up here:
https://www.bps.org.uk/event/holding-hope-challenging-world-reflections-and-choices-clinical-psychologists-0

30/04/2026

📢✨ New blog alert! ✨📢

Ever wondered what it’s like chairing MDTs as an Assistant Psychologist? 💭

Read Ross’s blog here 🔗 : https://www.bps.org.uk/news/pre-qual-spotlight-blog-chairing-mdts-assistant-psychologist

💡 Got an idea for a future blog post? We’d love to hear from you! 📝💬

Share your ideas here 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQzDySTktCIk7IzBoEt81SfkA0WAevKcSz9GkP4utLCFgzjA/viewform

27/04/2026

BPS DCP Prequalification Group – Blog Requests

Aspiring or trainee clinical psychologist? Got something to say? 🧠✨

Share your ideas, insights, or experiences and get your voice published on our page!

Submit your blog idea here 👇
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQzDySTktCIk7IzBoEt81SfkA0WAevKcSz9GkP4utLCFgzjA/viewform

13/04/2026