Dr Lucy Turnpenny

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and a registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). I work in the NHS and in the private sector with children, adolescents and their families, as well as adults with mental health difficulties. I also offer supervision, training and consultation to staff and teams. Within the NHS, I currently work at the Child Psychology team within Southampton Children’s Hospital. As part of this role, I work with the University of Southampton, as a Clinical Psychology Placement Supervisor, and Honorary Lecturer. Qualifications: 

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Clinical Psychologist
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• BPS Accredited Doctorate in Clinical Psychology , University of Southampton. 

• Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health, University of Southampton

• First Class BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Bath

After qualifying with my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2018, I worked for four years within NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Within this role I worked with children aged 5+ with complex needs, providing assessment, formulation and therapy, both on a 1:1 basis and with families, as well as supporting collaborative working with other involved agencies, such as schools and Children’s Services. Within this role I also led complex neuropsychology assessments and contributed to assessments for ADHD and ASC. 

In early 2022 I began my current role in the Child Psychology team at Southampton Children’s Hospital. Here, I support children, adolescents and their families, with complex health needs. I also involves provide psychological consultation and support to physical health multi-disciplinary teams within paediatrics.

I love working as a Clinical Psychologist and building therapeutic relationships with the young people and families I support. I strive to be friendly and supportive, whilst offering evidence-based approaches that can meet their needs.