Maria Chepurina

Doctoral Trainee Psychologist

Maria Chepurina

MSc, GMBPsS

Trainee Counselling Psychologist and doctoral researcher with clinical experience working with a wide spectrum of psychological difficulties of varying severity. My current research explores how decision-making and evidence-based interventions can improve outcomes in chronic respiratory illness.

Applied Research · Health Systems · Evidence-Based Practice · Writing

Qualifications

Doctoral

University of Roehampton

PsychD in Counselling Psychology

2024 – 2027

Postgraduate

University of Cambridge

PGCert in Clinical Research, Education and Leadership

2023 – 2024

University College London (UCL)

PGCert in Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions

2022 – 2023

King's College London

PGDip in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health

2020 – 2022

Durham University

MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice

2018 – 2019

Undergraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London

BSc Psychology (Hons)

2015 – 2018

Experience

Clinical

Trainee Counselling Psychologist (Chronic Illness & Disability)

London, United Kingdom

2026 – Present

Provided psychological support for individuals with chronic illness and acquired disability. Addressed adjustment, identity and grief-related challenges using psychodynamic approaches.

Trainee Counselling Psychologist (Child & Adolescent Mental Health)

London, United Kingdom

2025 – Present

Delivered psychodynamic therapy for children and adolescents presenting with emotional dysregulation, anxiety and relational difficulties. Explored developmental and attachment-based factors influencing behaviour and mental health.

Trainee Counselling Psychologist (Adult Mental Health)

London, United Kingdom

2024 – 2025

Provided psychological therapy within a person-centred framework for depression, anxiety, trauma and relational difficulties. Conducted comprehensive psychological assessments and treatment planning.

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

West London NHS Trust & Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

2022 – 2024

Delivered CBT interventions across individual, group and online sessions. Treated patients presenting with GAD, OCD, panic disorder, phobias, depression and insomnia. Conducted risk assessment and management, clinical formulation and treatment planning.

Clinical Assistant Practitioner (Adult Crisis & Acute Inpatient Service)

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

2021

Provided comprehensive mental healthcare in an urgent psychiatric admission unit for men. Contributed to care planning and managing documentation for high-risk patients with complex mental health needs.

Mental Healthcare Assistant (Forensic Child & Adolescent Services)

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

2019 – 2020

Delivered therapeutic interventions to children and adolescents with complex mental health presentations across two medium-secure psychiatric units, providing individualised support and monitoring mental wellbeing.

Academic

Course Tutor, Psychology and Neuroscience of Psychosis Module

Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London

2021

Offered academic supervision to assigned student groups through one-on-one meetings and weekly drop-in sessions. Coordinated with senior teaching fellows by reporting on supervised students' academic progress and strategies for improving student experience.

Publications

Select publications and writing.

BPS

Chepurina, M. From Darkness to Clarity. The Psychologist, British Psychological Society. bps.org.uk/psychologist/darkness-clarity

Article

Media

Talking Therapies Feature

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

2023
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Working in Mental Healthcare Panel Event

Royal Holloway, University of London

2021
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Connect

I welcome enquiries regarding research collaborations, media opportunities, or private therapy sessions.