Two focused days that turn a strong candidate into a clear application.
ClinpsyPrep's Weekend Intensive walks you through the DClinPsy application — your experience, your statement, your interview — over one Saturday and Sunday, live online, in a small group led by people who've been on both sides of the process.
What happens over the weekend
Live, online, and small enough that you get real feedback — not a webinar you half-watch.
Welcome & Icebreaker
A short live warm-up in breakout pairs so the group actually knows each other before the working sessions start.
What is a Clinical Psychologist?
A grounded look at the role and its variety — including perspectives from neuropsychology, NHS band psychologists working across domains such as paediatric diabetes, and private practice — with a focus on the responsibilities behind each.
Do I Need an Assistant Psychologist Post?
An honest exploration of what different clinical roles can offer. Breakout groups work through reflectively framing your own path — whatever it's been — to demonstrate genuine aptitude for the doctorate.
Lunch Break
How to Reflect
A working session on different models of reflective practice. You'll draft a short reflection live and swap it with a partner in breakout rooms for immediate feedback.
Core Formulation Models
An introduction to the major formulation frameworks, worked through against a shared case example in small groups, with direct attention to how they can be drawn on in interview.
Day One Q&A
An open floor to ask anything that's come up during the day, with both founders.
The Scientist-Practitioner Model
What the model actually means in practice, and how to speak to it convincingly as something you already embody, not just a phrase to recite.
Statistics Refresher for Interview
A comprehensive stats refresher pitched at interview level, led by Harpreet, who has lectured undergraduate statistics to BSc Psychology cohorts — with live quiz-style questions throughout to keep it interactive, not a lecture.
Lunch Break
Personal Statement Peer Review Workshop
Structured breakout rooms where you exchange statements with two or three peers and work through a guided feedback framework together. Statements are also collected by us and returned afterwards with annotated feedback from the directors.
Group Interview Practice
A live group interview exercise, run in small breakout groups as it would be on the day, followed by whole-group discussion of what panels are watching for.
Values-Based Questions Workshop
Live polling on sample values-based questions, followed by group discussion of strong versus weak answers and why.
Closing Panel & Open Q&A
A closing conversation with both founders, open to any last questions before you go and apply what you've covered.
Choose how much support you want
Both tiers include the full weekend. The second also includes a private 1:1 interview slot with feedback.
- Full Saturday–Sunday live programme
- Small-group feedback throughout
- Session recordings
- Personal statement returned with director annotations
- Everything in The Weekend Intensive
- A private 50-minute 1:1 interview slot
- Detailed, individual feedback on your performance
- Booked at a time closer to your real interview date
Cost shouldn't be the reason you don't come. See funded places below.
Every paid place helps fund a free one.
A limited number of free places on the Weekend Intensive are set aside for students for whom the cost is a genuine barrier.
There's no evidence required and nothing to prove — just email us and ask, on a trust basis.
DoctorHarpreetSingh@proton.meCommon questions
Is this suitable if I haven't applied before?
Yes — most participants are preparing for their first application. The sessions are built around common starting points, not prior application experience.
What if I can't make one of the live sessions?
Every session is recorded, so you won't lose the content. That said, the live feedback is a core part of the weekend, so we'd encourage attending where possible.
How small is "small group"?
We cap numbers so that everyone gets individual feedback across the weekend — exact group size is confirmed when you book.
Do I need to prepare anything beforehand?
A draft or outline of your personal statement is helpful but not required — we'll build on whatever stage you're at.
How does the funded place application work?
Email us directly — there's no form and no evidence needed. We take you at your word if cost is what's stopping you from joining.
What's your refund policy?
Details will be confirmed at checkout — get in touch if you have a specific question before booking.
Founded by people who've been on both sides
Dr Olivia Buckeridge
DClinPsy, Registered Clinical PsychologistOlivia is a Clinical Psychologist offering trauma-informed therapy, consultation, and training for adults, children, and young people. She co-founded ClinpsyPrep to help candidates prepare for clinical training with the same clarity and care she brings to her clinical work.
Dr Harpreet Singh
PhD, DClinPsy TraineeHarpreet completed a PhD in neuroscience before applying to clinical training himself. He co-founded ClinpsyPrep to pass on, close to real time, what actually helped him get through the process.
He has lectured undergraduate statistics to BSc Psychology cohorts, and leads the intensive's statistics refresher for interview prep.
Questions before you book?
Send us a message and we'll get back to you before the next intensive.