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Afsana Faheem and Dr Kate Cooper from the University of Bath talk with a broad range of guests from diverse clinical backgrounds about their experiences of working within the clinical psychology profession. Guests share their personal stories and journeys, whilst also offering advice to aspiring clinical psychologists. Topics include experiences of racism, discrimination, working with refugee and asylum seeker communities, and much more! Follow us @WAU_Podcast for latest updates.

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Studying psychology, not feeling represented, and doing something about it!

2022/06/24

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Jolel Miah, lecturer in psychology, who talks about his journey to completing an undergraduate degree and PhD as a first-generation Bangladeshi student. We discuss the process of learning and representation within psychology.

Season 2: Episode 7. Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) only for White people?

2021/11/16

In this final episode for 2021, we are joined by Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist Leila Lawton who draws upon her research with ethnic minority populations and raises a crucial question "Is CBT only for White people?". Leila offers advice on how to adapt therapy and discusses the importance of cultural humility and sensitivity in clinical practice.

Season 2: Episode 6. A Model to Promote Anti-Discriminatory Practice in Mental Health Settings

2021/10/04

In this episode we are joined by Dr Nancy Nsiah who introduces the Social Change Echosystem model as a helpful way of promoting anti-discriminatory practice in mental health settings. Nancy also reflects on her own journey to clinical psychology.

Season 2: Episode 5. Mental Health Barriers for British Bangladeshi Men

2021/08/02

In this episode, we are joined by Shah Alam (Trainee Clinical Psychologist) who shares his doctoral research findings that explored the mental health barriers & support for men from the Bangladeshi community. Shah also talks about the lack of representation & his personal journey into the profession.

Season 2: Episode 4. Meet the Hosts and Website Launch

2021/06/30

BONUS EPISODE: Given the exciting launch of their website, the hosts of the What About Us podcast (Afsana Faheem and Kate Cooper) reflect on their journey over the last year and a half. They talk about the importance of podcast in the context of clinical psychology teaching and practice. https://www.whataboutuspodcast.com/

Season 2: Episode 3. Successful Journey onto the DClinPsy Programme at University of Bath

2021/06/03

We talk to Ben Kwapong (Trainee Clinical Psychologist) from University of Bath who shares his success of getting onto the DClinPsy Programme in the context of underrepresentation of Black men within the profession.

Season 2: Episode 2. Success Story from the University of Bath BAME Mentoring Scheme

2021/06/03

This month we are joined by Dr Sabinah Janally (Mentor & Clinical Psychologist) and Khyati Patel (Mentee & Trainee PWP) on the BAME Mentor Scheme at University of Bath. We showcase the importance of the mentoring scheme and how it can help transform and diversify the clinical psychology profession.

Season 2: Episode 1. Autism Awareness in the Somali Community

2021/06/03

We discuss Nura Aabe's research about autism awareness in the Somali community. This includes her outreach work in the community; how health and social care services can work better with culturally diverse groups; and her experience of being typecast as the BAME voice despite being director of an autism support organisation and successful researcher.

Season 1: Episode 12. Importance of Representation in Mental Health Care

2021/06/03

In our last episode for 2020, we are joined by Myira Khan who is a qualified counsellor, tutor and coach. Myira is the founder of the Muslim Counsellor Network and GrowtoGlow coaching service. Myira discusses the importance of representation, as well as the inequalities in accessing psychological training programmes and culturally inclusive therapy by people of colour.

Season 1: Episode 11. Social Class Considerations within Clinical Psychology

2021/06/03

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Jo Daniels, Academic Director of the DClinPsy Programme at University of Bath who talks about social class, the challenges of classism and her experiences of working within the clinical psychology profession.

Season 1: Episode 10. Black Men's Mental Health

2021/06/03

In this episode we focus on men's mental health, with a particular focus on men from ethnic minority communities. We are joined by Ontonio Dawson who is a Psychological Therapist, Minister of Religion and founder of #SpeakBlackMan. Ontonio talks about his journey within clinical psychology and shares his invaluable experience of working with diverse communities.

Season 1: Episode 9. Working with Refugee and Asylum Seeker Communities & The Deaf Community

2021/06/03

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Mary Griggs, Lead Clinical Psychologist working in Bristol. Mary talks about her experience of working with the deaf community, as well as the refugee and asylum seeker communities. Mary shares useful insights about working with such diverse groups.