Angela Prout

Angela Prout is the Lead Clinical Tutor at the Institute for Collective Place Leadership, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law (SSSHL) at Teesside University. She plays a central role in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Programme, overseeing the clinical practice strand and ensuring placements meet standards set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Her work involves close collaboration with NHS trusts, education commissioners, and regional training programs. She represents the university on national clinical psychology committees and boards, contributing to the strategic development of training and service delivery.

• Lead Clinical Tutor, Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programme
• Focus on high-quality clinical training and placement coordination
• Active engagement with NHS and national psychology education networks

Angela Prout's research and professional interests center on Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), complex trauma, personality disorders, and systemic barriers to equitable mental healthcare. She investigates how diagnostic labeling and organizational structures impact access to care and the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. Her work also extends into organizational psychology, particularly in the context of service design and improvement within public health systems.

With a strong background in NHS service leadership, she has led initiatives in service design and improvement, particularly within military, police, and occupational health settings. Her teaching emphasizes effective clinical supervision and evidence-based therapeutic practices.

Her professional activities reflect a deep commitment to improving clinical training standards and addressing inequalities in mental health care through both practice and systemic change.

External Roles and Professional Experience:

• Consultant Clinical Psychologist with extensive NHS experience
• Service leadership in NHS, including design and improvement projects
• Clinical work with military and police personnel
• Experience in private occupational health services, providing assessments and therapy

Teaching Focus:

• Cognitive Analytic Therapy
• Complex trauma
• Effective supervision in clinical practice