Dr Kate Willoughby

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I am a Clinical Psychologist who has specialised in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2010 and have experience of working in the NHS, in Social Care and in University settings both in Clinical and Academic/Research roles – having worked in primary care psychology, CAMHS, adolescent mental health, children in care and specialist child and adolescent eating disorder services. Alongside independent practice I work on the Doctoral Programme for Clinical Psychology at the University of Southampton.

I have the following qualifications:

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice – University of Southampton
  • DClinPsych Clinical Psychology – University of Southampton
  • PhD Eating Disorders – University of London (pending viva)
  • BSc(Hons) Psychology – Middlesex University

I am passionate about enhancing the lives of children, young people and families experiencing a range of complex mental health, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. I have experience of providing specialist training, consultation, and supervision to a range of professionals and I value integrating research knowledge and evidence into my clinical practice.