psychologist

francis madden

I'm Francis, a London-based psychologist with a background of NHS work and academic experience at Oxford, Cambridge, and UCL.

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Interactive resources

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Wellbeing

Breathing

A guided exercise to steady your breathing. Open the full version to choose rhythms, colours, and ambience.

Genogram Preview
Clinician

Genogram Builder

A professional clinical tool for mapping complex family systems and dynamics with precise generational alignment.

Articles

Undergrad

Undergraduate Guides

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First-Class Essays

The 4-step writing system I created to write top-scoring essays at Cambridge.

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Psychology Personal Statement

The four-part framework I used to structure my UCAS statement to land five elite offers.

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Perfect Academic Record

How to maintain high academic performance throughout university without burnout.

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Natural Sciences Statement

A structured breakdown of my successful Cambridge Natural Sciences personal statement.

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Interview Prep

Real prep strategies, managing nerves, handling curveball questions, and the power of silent pauses.

DClinPsy

Clinical Psychology Doctorate (DClinPsy)

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DClin Applications

From pre-training roles to surviving the Clearing House and crafting a winning application.

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My DClin Route

A detailed chronological walkthrough of my personal pathway to securing a DClinPsy offer.

Clinicians

Clinician Resources

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Becoming a Clinical Psychologist

A bread and butter FAQ on what it means to be a clinical psychologist.

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Genogram Builder

A highly interactive, clinically accurate tool to build family genograms with precise generational layouts.

Wellbeing

Wellbeing

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Digital Wellbeing

How I cut my screen time by 80% with friction, launcher hacks, and notification triage without buying a dumbphone.

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Standing Desks

An evidence-based experiment on active desks, workplace health, and ergonomic productivity.

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Surviving University

Mindset shifts and coping strategies to thrive academically while protecting your mental health.

About me

Sharing stuff from London clinical practice and Oxbridge research.

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What I do

I share things on clinical psychology, study, and wellbeing for people working through similar paths.

  • Evidence-based tools drawn from clinical psychology training.
  • Study systems shaped by Oxford, Cambridge and UCL.
  • Guidance so you can follow the same career path.

Contact

CV

View my roles and training in one place.

Specialist CAMHS Practitioner

Maudsley Centre for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders (MCCAED), South London and Maudsley NHS Foudation Trust

Dec 2025 – Present

Supporting young people at imminent risk of hospitalisation to continue treatment in the community.

Senior Clinical Associate & Research Lead

Reinhart

Nov 2025 – Present

Applying clinical and academic expertise across research and product to shape inclusive mental health solutions.

Trainee Clinical Psychologist

Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Managed complex caseloads with anorexia, bulimia, co-morbid OCD, and autism. Delivered FBT, ACT, CBT-E, risk assessments, and neuropsychological testing.

Trainee Clinical Psychologist

Paediatric Psychology Team, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Apr 2024 – Sep 2024

CBT-based interventions for children with physical health conditions and co-occurring anxiety, phobias, and adjustment issues.

Trainee Clinical Psychologist

Learning Disabilities, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Oct 2023 – Mar 2024

Delivered therapy for co-morbid OCD and emotional regulation, PBS work, adaptive functioning assessments (Vineland), and psychoeducational groups.

Trainee Clinical Psychologist

Talking Therapies, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Oct 2022 – Sep 2023

Therapy for low mood, anxiety, and grief; multi-session neuropsychological assessments (WAIS, DKEFS, RBANS); managed a mixed presentation caseload.

Honorary Assistant Psychologist

CAMHS Single Point of Access Team, South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

Sep 2021 – Jul 2022

CAMHS triage assessments, neurodevelopmental screening (ADHD/ASD), and systemic work within a Tier 2 Access Team.

Young Person Support Practitioner

Schools Support Service, Anna Freud Centre

Sep 2021 – Jul 2022

Delivered remote, manualised CBT for students from marginalised backgrounds experiencing low mood and anxiety.

Education

DClinPsych, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

University of Oxford · 2022 – 2025 (expected)

AFT Foundation Level; on track for BABCP Level 2.

Education

MSc, Developmental Psychology and Clinical Practice

University College London · 2020 – 2022 · Distinction

Education

BA, Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

University of Cambridge · 2017 – 2020 · Triple First

Education

School

A-Levels: 4 A*s; GCSEs: 1 A* with Distinction & 11 A*s.