13th October 2010

1. Caryn Onions Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist The Mulberry Bush School www.mulberrybush.org.uk OXPIP (Oxford parent-infant project) www.oxpip.org.uk

2. How did I get to do this job? Work experience before Brunel Clinical psychology or child psychotherapy? Post-grad work Post –grad training NHS & voluntary sector work

3. Training Courses The Association of Child Psychotherapists www.childpsychotherapy.org.uk Graduate entry Clinical doctorate level training Other non-NHS trainings Non-regulated profession HPC

4. Pre-training requirements 2 years Honours degree Pre-clinical MA based on 2 year infant observation Substantial work experience Personal suitability Personal analysis Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check

5. Clinical Training 4 Years 4 year NHS funded post Linked to a training school Personal analysis 4 x week

7. Reasons for referral Separation difficulties Attachment disorders & relationship problems Depression & self harm Effects of physical, emotional and sexual abuse Eating problems PTSD Bereavement & loss The list is endless…………

8. Types of Work Children fostered or adopted Attachment difficulties Parent-infant psychotherapy Working in schools Working in hospitals (paeds, eating disorders, SCBU) Parent-child work Court work & expert witness work for LA Working in residential settings Consulting to other child professionals

9. What’s good and not so good NHS & job situation? Personal satisfaction Fascinating caseload Can be emotionally draining Huge variety of places to work – statutory and voluntary sector