Rachael Hearn
@rachaelhearn
Clinical Psychologist specializing in trauma-informed adult and paediatric care.
What I'm looking for
I am a chartered clinical psychologist with doctoral training and NHS experience delivering evidence-based interventions across adult and paediatric services. I routinely work with PTSD/complex trauma using CBT, EMDR and third-wave approaches while integrating CAT and Schema-informed formulations.
My practice emphasizes strong therapeutic relationships, empathy, compassion and psychoeducation to empower clients and families. I have delivered individual, parent and group-based interventions in specialist physical health and mental health settings, including paediatric diabetes and persistent physical symptoms.
I have a track record of clinical training placements, assistant psychologist roles and research activity, including a thesis on parent experiences of administering Methotrexate to children. I am committed to developing services that are compassionate, evidence-based and client-centred.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Clinical Psychologist
NHS Highland
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Provides evidence-based therapy for adults with PTSD and complex trauma using CBT, EMDR and third-wave approaches; integrates CAT and Schema-informed techniques and delivers psychoeducation to empower clients.
Clinical Psychologist
Addenbrookes Hospital
Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 (8 months)
Delivered evidence-based interventions for children and young people with diabetes and provided parent support; developed and ran psychoeducation and group interventions for persistent physical symptoms.
Trainee Clinical Psychologist
University of East Anglia
Sep 2020 - Sep 2023 (3 years)
Completed doctoral training with four core placements and two specialist CAT placements, and conducted a thesis on parent experiences of administering methotrexate to children intended for publication.
Assistant Psychologist
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Aug 2018 - Apr 2021 (2 years 8 months)
Supported assessment and therapeutic work across autism, adult community mental health, older adult inpatient and memory services, contributing to care planning and intervention delivery.
Assistant Psychologist
Luton CAMHS
Apr 2020 - Aug 2020 (4 months)
Conducted assessments and supported autism diagnostic work within CAMHS, contributing to multidisciplinary evaluations and service delivery.
Part Time Research Assistant
Supported academic research activities on a short-term project, contributing to data collection and analysis tasks.
Support Worker
Befrienders Highland
Provided emotional support and befriending services to clients, delivering remote and community-based support over an extended period.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Heriot-Watt University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology covering core areas of psychological theory and research methods.
University of Hertfordshire
Master of Science, Research in Clinical Psychology
Completed a Master of Science in Research in Clinical Psychology with training in research methods relevant to clinical populations.
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