Melanie Davies
Clinical Psychologist
Wroxeter Ward,
Shelton Hospital,
Bicton Heath,
Shrewsbury SY3 8DN

I am a Clinical Psychologist working part-time on Wroxeter Ward. Wroxeter is a low-secure rehabilitation ward for men with complex mental health problems. The primary focus of my work is on mental health rehabilitation and recovery as part of a multi-disciplinary team. I am also working in the wider Shropshire Rehabilitation Service while Rachel Lucas is on maternity leave.

I studied Psychology (BSc.) at Leeds University from 1991 until 1994. I subsequently took an Assistant Psychologist post to find out more about what a Clinical Psychologist does and my interest grew from there. I trained to become a Clinical Psychologist in South London with the Salomons Clinical Psychology Training Scheme, qualifying in 2001. I have since worked as a qualified Clinical Psychologist in various services in Avon (Learning Disabilities/ Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery), Wiltshire (Primary Care and Chronic Pain Services) and London (Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery) before moving up to Shropshire. Before moving to Wroxeter Ward, I worked at North Wrekin CMHT.

I offer a range of therapeutic approaches, but I have a particular interest in systemic and community psychology ideas which allow me to try and make sense of the problems people experience within their wider social, cultural, historical and political contexts. I am currently undertaking further training in family therapy and systemic practice. I am also interested in organizational change, supervision and working with staff teams.