Dr Alice Liddell, Chartered Clinical Psychologist

Experience

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  Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

  Dec 2010 - Sept 2012

  Assistant Psychologist
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  Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

  Oct 2012 - Sept 2015

  Trainee Clinical Psychologist
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  Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT)

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2018

  I provided psychological safety for team members to discuss workplace stress and challenges, contributing to improved team wellbeing and performance. I facilitated more understanding, compassion and effective communication within a diverse Multi-Disciplinary Team, through inclusivity and respecting differing contributions from team members. This was both with individuals and within team meetings and group discussions. As a result, this facilitated more collaborative team working and effective outcomes. I delivered psychological interventions for people with complex, severe & enduring mental health difficulties. Show less I played a strong leadership role through supporting the staff team, service improvement, providing training, writing and delivering psycho-educational courses and delivering psychological interventions in groups with highly complex relational dynamics.Supporting staff teams* Supporting the staff team to manage working with clients with high emotional intensity and challenging relational issues.* Providing clinical supervision of colleagues from a variety of professional backgrounds.* Mentoring assistant psychologists early in their career, providing psychological support, coaching and development. Improving service delivery* Writing and delivering internal and external training understanding psychological theories and practice relevant to the client group. * Developing course materials for the 8 week psycho-educational Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT) programme.* Developing course evaluation tools for the MBT programme and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills course.* Conducting focus groups for the evaluation of DBT course materials for use as a self-help guide: Introduction to Coping with Extreme Emotions by Lee Brosan & Amanda Spong (see link below).* Supervision of audit and evaluation of group work, including data collection, analysis and reporting.* Actively contributed to discussions around service development.Delivering psychological interventions* Managing complex group dynamics in clients with emotional instability, impulsivity and relationship difficulties (diagnosed with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder). * Delivering individual and group therapy using MBT.From August 2017 - February 2018, I held this role part-time 2 days/ week, whilst working a new role 3 days/ week. Show less

  • Clinical Psychologist - Community Mental Health Team

    Aug 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Clinical Psychologist - Personality Disorder Community Service

    Oct 2015 - Feb 2018
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  Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Apr 2019 - Feb 2022

  I was responsible for overseeing the course programme for a high-performing Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) mental health service. IAPT services provide psychological intervention for anxiety and depression and are measured against national performance targets by NHS England. In order to meet these targets, a key part of the service provision strategy was the provision of psycho-educational courses, predominantly teaching Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) skills. Across a typical year, approximately 80 courses of 10 different types would be delivered, serving clients with different needs. Courses ranged from 2 to 16 sessions and were delivered by staff with a range of experience, with differing support needs. I was responsible for the development, implementation, quality and performance of group-based interventions. This involved: providing regular staff training; supervising staff; strategic leadership, workshop development and evaluation. During the pandemic, I was responsible for converting the course programme into an online offering, leading a small team to complete this.I led and coordinated several specialist clinical leads and operational managers responsible for wider service performance. I chaired meetings, collaborated on strategy and maintained positive working relationships with course facilitators. I nurtured novice group facilitators and created space for experienced clinicians to feel respected whilst offering useful guidance. I wrote and facilitated staff training to groups of 6 - 45 staff. I supervised multiple service audits reviewing effectiveness of the interventions, demonstrating value of the courses delivered. I played a key role within the service in recruiting, mentoring and developing pre-qualification psychologists as undergraduates, post-graduates and doctoral trainees. This gave an insight into the soft skills gap for younger generations.This role started full time for 6 months then 32 hours per week. Show less

  • Senior Clinical Psychologist - Assessment & Treatment Service

    Jul 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Clinical Lead for Group Work - Health in Mind

    Apr 2019 - Jul 2021
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  Self Led Psychology Ltd

  Jan 2021 - now

  Chartered Clinical Psychologist

  I provide individualised, evidence-based psychological interventions to clients struggling with overwhelming emotions, burnout and loss of motivation. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with other psychological models to provide a personally tailored service.I have written and delivered workshops supporting the development of mindfulness, self-compassion and courageous communication. As a group leader, I create psychological safety, manage group dynamics and promote inclusivity through a mix of upbeat energy, expertise and sensitivity to the needs of the group. I facilitate skill development in clients wishing to become more Self-led, calm, confident, courageous and creative versions of themselves. Through guiding their understanding of themselves and others, clients develop more clarity, curiosity, compassion and connection. This improves self-awareness, self-regulation, communication and conflict resolution in their personal and professional lives. Clients can then experience an increase in positive emotion, vitality and motivation, engaging in more life-enhancing activities and relationships. This enables greater ease in maintaining wellbeing, dealing with challenging situations and achieving personal and professional goals.For individual work, my focus is on clients with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, usually within the context of complex or developmental trauma. This can present in the workplace as: burnout, low morale, disinterest, procrastination, task avoidance, panic attacks, passive aggressive behaviour and workplace conflict. This affects team dynamics, inclusivity and attraction, retention and performance.Self Led Psychology Ltd became a limited company in December 2022, prior to that my independent practice traded as Dr Alice Liddell. Show less

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  Brighton and Hove Psychotherapy

  May 2021 - May 2022

  Clinical Psychologist

  I received client referrals via Brighton & Hove Psychotherapy as part of my independent practice - see Self Led Psychology Ltd.I saw clients for individual therapy and liaised with colleagues with the aim of finding the most suitable therapist for clients. I initiated service improvement processes to streamline administrative and communication processes.

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  The Psychology Company

  Feb 2022 - now

  Clinical Psychologist

  I receive client referrals via The Psychology Company as part of my independent practice - see Self Led Psychology Ltd.I promote connection and networking with psychology colleagues, with the aim of finding the most suitable therapist for clients. I contribute to Continuing Professional Development meetings, sharing recent training.