Portfolio submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of Staffordshire University for the degree of Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology

This portfolio documents the work I have completed whilst undertaking the Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology at Staffordshire University between 2020-2023. The work was conducted alongside full-time employment in forensic mental health services within the NHS. Opportunities in other areas of the NHS trust and at Staffordshire University were also sought in order to fulfil the requirements of the programme.

This portfolio is divided into five chapters which represents the five core competencies of Health Psychology:

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

Throughout each of the chapters, I present evidence of my development in the form of research manuscripts, case studies and reflective commentaries. These outline both the work I have undertaken as well as the experience and knowledge I have developed in completing the work. Further details of the content of each chapter are provided in the introduction.