Caitlin Hooper

In my current role as Principle CAMHS therapy lead/Counselling and Clinical Psychologist, I successfully developed and launched key services such a CAMHS triage service for providers such as BUPA and Healix, and an ADHD parenting skills group to support parents in managing challenging behaviours. My expertise also extends to developing and implementing an ASC assessment pathway, completing training in ADOS and ADI-R, and actively participating in assessments, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and final diagnoses for adults.
 

My clinical practice is informed by solid theoretical and practical foundations in CBT, DBT, ACT, and behavioural therapy and I have facilitated both inpatient and outpatient therapy groups for clients with diverse and complex presentations, ranging from low to high risk. These include running adult DBT groups and one-to-one sessions, as well as providing psychological assessments and treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and parents across diverse age, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
 

As a Safeguarding Lead, I have effectively managed both CAMHS and adult referrals and supported clinicians in navigating safeguarding processes. I have been actively involved in acute and ongoing risk assessment and coordination with emergency services and CAMHS teams for both my own and team member’s clients.
 

Additionally, I have demonstrated strong team building and organisational skills. I facilitated weekly professional development workshops, conducted peer supervision for therapists individually and in groups. I led a team of up to 10 members, ensuring high levels of support for both staff and their clients while maintaining my own caseload.
 

My commitment to evidence-based practice, collaborative team environments, and client-centred care has been a driving force in my career and was recognised by Priory by being nominated for the Rising Star Award for my hospital. I am eager to bring this dedication to my next place of work, contributing to
the growth and success of your team while continuing to make a positive impact on client outcomes.

Experince in working in hospital and private practice settings. 

Provided initial psychological assessments, and formulated treatment plans, for presenting children, adolescents, adults and parents between the ages of 6 - 60+ years. Provided clinical psychological support using a CBT, DBT, ACT and behavioural therapy framework to a broad range of presentations across varying life spans. Acute and ongoing risk assessments and management including working alongside emergency services, social care and CAMHS services. Completed diagnostic and treatment outcome assessments including ASD assessments. Worked in a team environment including, but not limited to, working with families, schools and multidisciplinary teams. Wrote professional letters and reports to support client treatment and engagement. Participated in group and individual psychological supervision. Abided by legal reporting requirements including those pertaining to child mandatory reporting and criminal activity. Led weekly professional development workshops covering different modes of therapy and therapy techniques for psychologist and therapist. Supported group and 1-to-1 supervision for therapists. 

Successful development and launch of a CAMHS triage service for leading health providers, including BUPA and Healix and an ADHD parenting skills group for parents of children with ADHD to support the development of skills to manage challenging behaviours in children. 
Supported the development and launch of an ASC assessment pathway involving and engaged in ASC assessments. 
Conducted adult DBT groups and 1-to-1 therapy to support the group sessions with outpatient clients of moderate to high-risk presentations. 
Conducted CBT, ACT and DBT informed adult inpatient groups for clients with presentations of varying severity and complexity. 
As a Safeguarding Lead, effectively managed safeguarding referrals.
Successfully manage a team of up to 10 members to ensure high level of support for both team members and their clients. 
Developed services in response to client feedback, clinical governance at the hospital, hospital complaints, and engaged in investigations and support resolutions.

DBT FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING, BRITISH ISLES DBT TRAINING, JUNE 2024 

• Five-day intensive and comprehensive training covering the core principles of DBT and how to provide group and 1-to-1 therapy support. Following this was 6 months of assignments and tasks involving running groups and 1-to-1.

COMBINATION ADOS-2 AND ADI-R, HOGREFE, FEB 2024

• Five-day intensive training building the skills to effectively and reliably administer the ADOS-2 and ADI-R for toddlers to adults. 

SAFEGUARDING LEAD TRAINING, PRIORY, 2024

ACT FOR BEGINNERS, 2022 

• Six-week course covering the core principles of ACT and how to adapt them to different clinical presentations. 

LEVEL 3 AWARD IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT, ILM, 2024

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, 2020 - 2021