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Ken Cheung

Ken Cheung

Honorary Research Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Trainee Clinical Psychologist

  • Education

    • Christs Hospital School

      2012 - 2014
      High School

      A-Levels: AABC Chemistry, Chinese, Economics, and Biology

    • The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus

      2015 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science (Hons) PSYCHOLOGY Upper Second-Class Honours

    • King's College London

      2018 - 2019
      Master of Science Mental Health Studies Pass with Merit

      Modules included Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Social and Community Mental Health, Statistics in Mental Health Research and Big Data in Mental Health Research.For my Masters dissertation, I investigated the differences in emotion recognition impairment and MRI limbic volumes in low/high psychosocial functioning individuals at risk of psychosis.

    • University of Nottingham

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor of Science (Hons) Psychology Upper Second-Class Honours

      Modules included Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Forensics and Mental Health, Neuroscience and Behaviour, and Statistical and Practical Methods.For my final year project, I conducted independent research on audio-visual sensory detection and integration in regard to schizotypal traits in a group of clinically healthy individuals.

  • Experience

    • King's College London

      Oct 2018 - Sept 2019
      Honorary Research Assistant

      For my 10-month placement at the Department of Psychosis Studies, I was an Honorary Research Assistant in the PSYSCAN research team (a multinational study investigating the long-term clinical outcomes and neurological markers in psychosis). My role entailed administering assessments, shadowing trainer assessors and preparing assessment packs. On a regular basis, I verified clinical assessments and inputted data onto the third-party database system.

    • Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

      Feb 2020 - Sept 2020
      Assistant Psychologist

      I worked at the Milton Keynes Talk for Change and IAPT Service, which provided mental health services to individuals experiencing anxiety and/or depression related symptoms. My main clinical duties included conducting comprehensive telephone assessments and evaluating patient risk. On a daily basis, I liaised with senior clinicians to recommend treatment options for patients.

    • Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

      Nov 2020 - Mar 2022

      Working at a community-based CAMHS service for the London Borough of Hillingdon. I assisted in delivering individual and group interventions. I held the sole responsibility managing a quality improvement project for the emotion disorders team. I was part of the Hillingdon Talking Therapies (IAPT) team providing residents of Hillingdon mental health support in regards to anxiety and/or depression symptoms and experiences. My duties included cohosting group therapy and conducting post-treatment review calls. I held the sole responsibility in various service outreach projects as well.

      • Assistant Psychologist

        Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

      • Assistant Psychologist

        Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

    • The British Psychological Society

      Sept 2021 - now

      Division of Clinical Psychology Pre-Qualification Group Co-chair Division of Clinical Psychology Pre-Qualification Group Honorary Treasurer

      • Co-Chair

        Sept 2023 - now

      • Honorary Treasurer

        Sept 2021 - Sept 2023

    • South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

      Mar 2022 - Nov 2022
      Assistant Psychologist

      Working at a community-based CAMHS service for the London Borough of Lambeth. I assisted in delivering individual and group interventions.

    • UCL

      Feb 2023 - Jun 2024
      Mental Health Coordinator

      Working with students for the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing team. Coordinating care between students, departments, UCL and external services.

    • Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

      Sept 2024 - now
      Trainee Clinical Psychologist

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ken Cheung
      Dean’s Commendation Award Associate of King’s College London Oct 2020 Recipient of the Dean’s Commendation Award for outstanding commitment to the Associate of King’s College (AKC) programme.
    • Awarded to Ken Cheung
      Associate of King’s College London Barry Prize 2019 Associate of King's College London Jun 2018 Recipient of the highest achieving first year Associate of King’s College London (AKC) result in the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience.
    • Awarded to Ken Cheung
      Scholarship 2016 School of Psychology Jul 2016 Recipient of the scholarship form the School of Psychology in recognition of academic excellence.
    • Awarded to Ken Cheung
      Scholarship 2015 School of Psychology Jul 2015 Recipient of the scholarship form the School of Psychology in recognition of academic excellence.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Action on Empty Homes on Dec 2020
      Action on Empty HomesAssociated with Ken Cheung

    • Researcher

      Issued by Health Action Campaign on Oct 2020
      Health Action CampaignAssociated with Ken Cheung

    • Positive Peer

      Issued by KCLSU on Jan 2019
      KCLSUAssociated with Ken Cheung

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Ronald McDonald House Charities on Nov 2017
      Ronald McDonald House CharitiesAssociated with Ken Cheung