Alena Oncel

I am currently a trainee on the Oxford Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program (2024-2027). I hold a first-class BSc in Psychology from Durham University and an MSc in Early Intervention in Psychosis (with distinction) from King’s College London. Before starting the Oxford program, I worked as an assistant psychologist in the Neurodevelopmental team at CAMHS in East London, supporting young people with Autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. My role involved working systemically, conducting school observations, assessments, and cofacilitating group interventions. I also have experience working with adults with learning disabilities, multi-episode psychosis, and women who have experienced domestic violence. Driven by my commitment to social justice, I am deeply passionate about the intersections of gender, culture, and mental health. My research interests also include exploring virtual reality cognitive therapy as an intervention to improve the lives of people who have experienced psychosis.