Dr Aisling Bunting
Brighton and Hove
Summary
Clinical Psychologist HCPC Registered (PYL33620) with 10+ years of experience across the NHS, global tele-health, and international education. Specialist in high-performance burnout, EMDR, and Expat Life Transitions. Expert in navigating cross-jurisdictional safeguarding and clinical risk across the UK and Southeast Asia. Relocating to ICT Time zone (Aug 2026).
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Clinical Psychologist & Director
Anchored Psychology Ltd
03.2022 - Current
- Tele-health: Delivering high-quality remote assessment and evidence-based interventions for adults and adolescents via GDPR-compliant, encrypted platforms.
- Clinical Governance: Maintaining rigorous digital risk-management protocols and clinical record-keeping.
- Specialist Caseload: Treating high-performance anxiety, burnout, and complex life transitions using EMDR, ACT, and systemic modalities.
Clinical Psychologist (Band 8A)
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Health Psychology: Provided specialist assessment and intervention for patients adjusting to acute medical events and long-term physical health conditions.
- Clinical Leadership: Delivered MDT supervision and staff training on complex medical presentations, crisis management, and risk-mitigation within acute settings.
Clinical Psychologist
Bromsgrove International School Thailand, Bangkok
08.2018 - 07.2020
- International Safeguarding: Managed the school psychology service, navigating complex safeguarding protocols across different jurisdictions and cultures.
- Clinical Adaptability: Delivered therapeutic interventions and IEPs that balanced international best practice with local legal and cultural requirements within South East Asia.
- Crisis Leadership: Managed acute risk and provided psycho-educational training to staff and parents on sensitive topics including autism, attachment, and mindfulness in a culturally sensitive manner.
Clinical Psychologist (Band 7)
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Clinical Excellence: Provided specialist assessment and intervention for children and families within a world-renowned trust, managing complex risk and providing supervision for MDT staff.
Clinical Psychologist
Brandon Centre
London
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Service Design: Engineered and launched a multi-site psychological provision, designing robust referral pathways and triage systems.
- Clinical Governance: Integrated outcome measures to evaluate service efficacy and delivered data-driven reports to stakeholders.
Trainee Clinical Psychologist
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
09.2013 - 09.2016
- Specialist Doctoral Placements: Completed intensive placements across inpatient and community settings; delivered evidence-based interventions (CBT, Systemic), provided consultation and training to MDT staff and managed acute risk and safeguarding.
Assistant Psychologist
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS
London
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Adolescent clinical research and service analytics.
Research Assistant
Anna Freud Centre, London
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Diagnostic assessment and risk management for adolescent depression.
Independent Mental Health Advocate
Advent Advocacy
London
04.2011 - 08.2011
- Statutory advocacy under the Mental Health Act in inpatient settings.
Pupil Support Worker
Chailey Heritage School, East Sussex
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Care planning for complex neurodevelopmental needs.
Education
Doctorate Clinical Psychology
Royal Holloway, University of London
09.2013 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 09.2007 - 07.2010
Skills
Clinical Skills
- EMDR Therapy (Trauma Specialist)
- CBT, ACT & Systemic Therapy
- Burnout & High-Performance Anxiety
- Expat Life Transitions
- Neurodevelopmental Assessment (WISC-V/WAIS)
- Remote Tele-health Delivery (GDPR/Encrypted)
- International Safeguarding & Risk
- Clinical Supervision & Training
- Service Design & Triage
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Psychologist & Director
Anchored Psychology Ltd
03.2022 - Current
Clinical Psychologist (Band 8A)
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
09.2020 - 12.2020
Clinical Psychologist
Bromsgrove International School Thailand, Bangkok
08.2018 - 07.2020
Clinical Psychologist (Band 7)
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
04.2017 - 09.2017
Clinical Psychologist
Brandon Centre
09.2016 - 04.2017
Trainee Clinical Psychologist
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
09.2013 - 09.2016
Doctorate Clinical Psychology
Royal Holloway, University of London
09.2013 - 09.2016
Assistant Psychologist
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS
01.2013 - 08.2013
Research Assistant
Anna Freud Centre, London
09.2011 - 08.2013
Independent Mental Health Advocate
Advent Advocacy
04.2011 - 08.2011
Pupil Support Worker
Chailey Heritage School, East Sussex
09.2010 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liverpool John Moores University
09.2007 - 07.2010