About Us

We are a community created by and for self-funded, international aspiring psychologists who are undertaking Doctorate in Clinical Psychology training in the UK, or are hoping to be qualified as a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) accredited Clinical Psychologist.

Founded in March 2020, the DClinPsy International Trainee Community aims to make it effortless and meaningful for international trainees to connect with each other, enrich our knowledge and experiences while undertaking clinical psychology training in the UK.

Meet the Team

Adrienne

YEAR 1 EXETER TRAINEE
[2024-2027]
Originally from Hong Kong, Adrienne pursued her studies locally, including a master’s degree in Mental Health (Clinical Stream) from the University of Hong Kong. Before joining the course, she gained experience in the mental health field in Hong Kong, working as a low-intensity CBT practitioner, CBT practitioner, and project manager.
Adrienne enjoys pop music in her free time and finds comfort in attending concerts. She also loves watching fiction films as a way to unwind.
Cherry

YEAR 1 EXETER TRAINEE
[2024-2027]
Originally from Taiwan, Cherry grew up in Thailand, Switzerland, and the Netherlands before attending her master’s in Forensic Mental Health Research at the IoPPN, KCL. Prior to training, she gained clinical experience working in the NHS with adults and forensic mental health services.
Cherry enjoys chats over a good cup of matcha, taking care of her plants, cooking, and art.
Nicole

YEAR 2 UCL TRAINEE
[2023-2026]
Originally from Singapore, Nicole came to the UK in 2014 for her A-levels before attending UCL to do an integrated master’s in Psychology and Language Sciences. Prior to training, she returned to Singapore, where she took a non-traditional route into clinical psychology, working in public healthcare governance and a mental health tech start-up.
Nicole enjoys the arts and can often be found at a musical, crocheting or curled up with a good fiction book.
Anvita

YEAR 2 EXETER TRAINEE
[2023-2026]
Having grown up in Mysore India, Anvita moved to the UK to do her undergraduate degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology with a placement and master’s in Clinical and Health Psychology at The University of Manchester. Upon graduation, she worked as a research assistant and assistant psychologist within the NHS.
Anvita loves spending time with her friends, playing her musical instruments, doing arts and crafts, and walking dogs with local charities.
Kitty

YEAR 3 BIRMINGHAM TRAINEE
[2022-2025]
Originally from Hong Kong, Kitty's academic journey took her to Leeds and Bath for her undergraduate and master's. She then worked at a mental health organisation in Hong Kong and returned to the UK for her training.
When not delving into the world of psychology, Kitty finds her zen on a yoga mat (inhale-exhale...). She enjoys singing, cooking, and hiking. Kitty is also a lover of all things musical, opera, and literary (Shakespeare, anyone?).
Samual

YEAR 3 UCL TRAINEE
[2022-2025]
Samuel moved from Hong Kong to the UK in 2018 to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology. Prior to training, he completed his master’s in Clinical Forensic Psychology at IoPPN, KCL and worked in NHS clinical and forensic mental health services.
Haya

QUALIFIED FROM EXETER
[2021-2024]
Haya grew up in Amman, Jordan, and completed her higher education in the UK, including an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a master's in Clinical Psychology from Royal Holloway, University of London. Prior to training, she gained experience as an assistant psychologist in a psychiatric inpatient facility.
Haya has a keen interest in people and cultures—especially food! Outside of her work life, she finds comfort in spending quality time with family and friends. Her hobbies include drinking coffee and indulging in all things baked and sweet.