Dr Lealah Hewitt-Johns
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Dr Lealah Hewitt-Johns

Associate Professor

School of Psychology (Faculty of Health)

Biography

Biography

My main role is working as a Clinical Tutor on the Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAPs) MSc Programme. Alongside this I convene the Community Psychology teaching strand for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I also work as a practising Clinical Psychologist for the NHS specialising in working with people with Learning Disabilities and or Autism. I have a particular interests in community and critical psychology, interdisciplinary working in health and social care, and intersections between disability and mental health. In line with this I co-founded the South West branch of Psychologist's for Social Change and the Benefits Project, and also sit as a co-director for a social enterprise The Kintsugi Project in Plymouth. 

Qualifications

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - University of Plymouth, 2016

BSc Psychology - University of Surrey, 2011

PBS Coach - Bild, 2021

Professional membership

BPS Member, DCP, FPID and Community Psychology section

HCPC Registered Psychologist