One of the main reasons I chose to study Psychology at Loughborough was the option of taking a placement year, as I wanted to gain work experience alongside my degree.
I did a placement year at South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust as part of Sutton Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) as a Psychology Assistant.
This experience helped me to develop my knowledge and expertise by working alongside a team of Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Family Therapists and Mental Health Nurses.
As a result, I am now more knowledgeable about what it’s like to work within a mental health service and have gained many new skills, such as how to conduct assessments, write up closing letters and screen for neurodevelopmental disorders.