Dr. Ayla Humphrey

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ayla Humphrey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, where she also serves as the Course Director for the MPhil in Foundations of Clinical Psychology. As a practicing Clinical Psychologist with the NHS Child Adolescent Mental Health Services, she focuses on early identification of mental health developmental needs in children and young people, striving to improve services for families. She is a co-founder of the Cambridge Centre for Paediatric Neuropsychological Rehabilitation (CCPNR) and a founding director of the Cambridge Family Social Enterprise. Recognized for her significant contributions to clinical applied practice, she received the British Psychological Society’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Applied Practice in 2017. Her research interests encompass early developmental trajectories of children with Tuberous Sclerosis, autism, and epilepsy. Currently, she collaborates on projects such as Parents of Young Children Experiencing Extreme Stress (PYCES) and Delivery of Cognitive Therapy to Young People Affected by Trauma (Decrypt) while also working as an Affiliated Scientist.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, ENG, GB

Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Course Director for the MPhil in Foundations of Clinical Psychology.

Clinical Psychologist

— Present

NHS Child Adolescent Mental Health Services • Cambridge, ENG, GB

Practicing Clinical Psychologist focusing on early identification of mental health developmental needs.

Awards

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Outstanding Contribution to Applied Practice

Courses

MPhil in Foundations of Clinical Psychology

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.