Portfolio for the Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology

This portfolio documents the work I have completed whilst completing the Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology at Staffordshire University from 2020 to 2024. Throughout this period, I my placement consisted of full-time employment in two professional settings. Initially, I was employed at a private psychiatric clinic in the West Midlands until June 2021. Afterward, I joined an occupational health organization, where I worked full-time until I completed my doctorate in June 2024. These roles gave me exposure to a variety of public and private organizations, offering opportunities to develop all the competencies required to meet the doctoral degree requirements.

The portfolio is structured into five chapters, each focusing on one of the core competencies of the Health Psychology programme:

1. Professional Competence
2. Advanced Research Methods
3. Psychological Interventions
4. Teaching and Training in Health Psychology
5. Consultancy Skills

Within each chapter, I include evidence of my professional development through research papers, case studies, and reflective commentaries. These documents highlight the projects I have undertaken and the expertise I have developed during my doctoral journey. More detailed descriptions of each chapter's contents are provided in the introduction.