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The conversation opens up important questions about how our backgrounds shape our experiences, how class influences our understanding of ourselves and others, & why reflecting on these experiences matters within clinical psychology. 2/4

It all began as a reflection she shared with the collective, to an article idea, to the festival submission, and finally to facilitating the workshop! A brilliant example of how reflections can grow into collective conversations and shared learning.

It is easy to find us on their timetable, the workshop title is “Considering Class within Clinical Psychology Training (by #ClassClinPsych Collective)” and is on Tuesday 1st December 2026 @ 1:45pm in the Mail Room, Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff.

If you want to check out the FULL thesis head over to our website; campsite.bio/classclin and for a very brief summary, check out our earlier post! Well done Chloe; keeping the conversations about #socialclass ON the table!

Familial capital refers to the cultural knowledge and resources nurtured through family and extended family networks. A strong theme throughout Hannah’s episode was family values. This quote highlights two of those values; working hard, and supporting one another 2/5

This contributes to our understanding of the impact class has on careers in clinical psychology. Having social connections, access to economic resources and a culture that fits with the ‘norms’ in clinical psychology are advantages not readily available for working class folk 2/8

with pride, and shares what being working class means to her, and how it can impact our approach to looking after our health and wellbeing. Hannah also reflects on her experiences of navigating education as a working class person, from A Levels through to completing the DClin 2/3

he offers reflections on the 5 Ps formulation, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, and the social graces model. Matthew also talks about his route into clinical psychology, and reflects on areas of privileges and areas of disadvantages. 2/3

Ruth discusses their career in retail, which ultimately led to pursuing a career in clinical psychology at 30, whilst balancing family life. There is a clear message that being working class is a strength when pursuing this career. 2/3

As a collective we believe that paywalled guidance doesn’t level the playing field; it tilts it further and reinforces class barriers. The pathway into clinical psychology should be about potential, not privilege.

We are interested in how class shapes people’s journeys into (and through) the profession in the UK; who gets in, who stays, & how it all feels along the way. We try to shine a light on the systemic barriers and challenges that people from working class backgrounds often face 2/4

The British Psychological Society do not recommend the use of, or the recruitment to voluntary roles. Their 2024 guidance: “Expected Standards for the Recruitment and Employment of Assistant Psychologists (APs)” can be found here: explore.bps.org.uk/content/r…

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Winning this award means a lot to the collective, who all volunteer their time with the shared aim to raise awareness of #socialclass within #clinicalpsychology, and contribute to improving access and diversity in the profession. 2/3

conversations around social class within the current sociopolitical context, within clinical practice and in the career of clinical psychology. We hope that these conversations continue #classclinpsych