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Written by Libby Watson

Dr Libby Watson is a Clinical Psychologist. She completed her Professional Doctorate at the University of East London (UEL), where she received the School of Psychology's research prize, and obtained her BSc in Psychology (with first-class honours) from the University of Sheffield. Libby is a Lecturer on the BACP accredited BSc Counselling programme at UEL. She also works as an Associate Lecturer at Birkbeck. Whilst adopting an integrative approach to her work, she also specialises in: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) including 'third-wave' approaches; Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT); physical health (pain management, obesity and long-term health conditions); and qualitative research methods (specifically IPA). She also holds an honorary post in the psychotherapy department at St Thomas's Hospital.

    Making Your Mark: Academia, Social Media and Employability

    March 24, 2015 by Libby Watson

    The title of this blog has been lifted from an informative, candid and thought-provoking talk delivered by Dr Nadine Muller, Lecturer in English Literature and Cultural History at Liverpool John Moores…

    Think Negative! Reframing Positivethink…

    January 29, 2015 by Libby Watson

    Does anyone else get a bit fed up of the whole “just think positive” mantra? I am sure if you are looking for work, feeling unfulfilled in your career, or…

    Reach for the stars (but don’t be dazzled by the brightest)

    October 24, 2014 by Libby Watson

    When deciding on a career or next step in the array of work and/or study opportunities, it’s logical and reasonable to ask the question: What would you like to do?…

    Bitter Sweet Rejection

    June 27, 2014 by Libby Watson

    Rejecting rejection Let’s face it, nobody likes to be rejected. Whether a response to a course or job application or a journal submission – a rejection can make those steps…

    Dealing with The Interview Daemon.

    May 14, 2014 by Libby Watson

    Some people enjoy interviews. Unfortunately, others can fall prey to The Interview Daemon. Signs that this daemon has visited include: –          A state of temporary catatonia characterised by a wide-eyed…

    A pessimist is never disappointed…

    February 14, 2014 by Libby Watson

    This used to be a mantra of mine when I was younger. It seemed so logical – expecting the worst would not only mean you were prepared for it, but…

    Cycles of learning and development, all year round…

    January 10, 2014 by Libby Watson

    As I crawl out from what feels like some Christmas hibernation period back into the ‘real world’ I find myself reflecting on how different points of the year can echo…

    I tried to think of a funny title for this one, but I couldn’t: Humour and job seeking.

    December 19, 2013 by Libby Watson

    Standing out from the crowd We don’t all have to do stand-up comedy to stand out, but humour in the right way and at certain moments can be helpful in…

    Presenting yourself, not just your presentation…

    November 8, 2013 by Libby Watson

    In order to discern among highly competent and suitable applicants, selection procedures are increasingly choosing mixed methods of recruitment: presentations, assessment centres (comprising various tasks and group activities), even psychometric…

    Volunteering: for love not money

    October 20, 2013 by Libby Watson

    Volunteering, like charity-giving, is abound in positive connotations; after all, it’s the giving of our time (something precious and in even more short-supply than our money?). Here I have sought…

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