As a therapist,  I am aware how distressing and impairing OCD can be for individuals and their families. Levels of anxiety can feel overwhelming, and OCD can slowly shrink someone's life. However, with the right support, it really is possible to make meaningful and sustainable steps towards a life free of OCD. In treatment, I aim to provide a kind, compassionate space for people to face their fears in a graded and predictable way. I am also passionate about involving loved ones in the work, as they play such an important role in supporting change.

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In addition to working with OCD, my background involves research and clinical specialism in working with autistic individuals. I am also passionate about developing parent-directed treatments for parents of children with autism, anxiety and behavioural challenges.

 

Education and Training

• MA Experimental Psychology, Cambridge University (2002-2005)

• MSc Social and Developmental Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London (2006-2007)

• PhD Social and Developmental Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London (2007-2010)

• Postdoctoral study at Yale University, Child Study Centre (2010-2012)

• DClinPsy (Clinical Psychology Doctorate), Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London (2012-2015)

 

Selected Publications

Charman, T., Palmer, M., Stringer, D., Hallett, V., Mueller, J., Romeo, R., et al. (2021) Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial of a Novel Group Parenting Intervention for Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties in Young Autistic Children: Feasibility and Preliminary Outcomes. Journal and the America Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 60, 11

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Hallett, V., Mueller, J., Breese, L. et al. (2020) Introducing ‘Predictive Parenting’: A Feasibility Study of a New Group Parenting Intervention Targeting Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

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Bearss, K., Johnson, C., Smith, T., Lecavalier, L., Swiezy, N., Aman, M., et al. (2015). Effect of parent training vs parent education on behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum disorder: a randomized clinical trial. Journal of the American Medical Association, 313(15), 1524-1533.

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Hallett, V., Lecavalier, L., Sukhodolsky, D. G., Cipriano, N., Aman, M. G., McCracken, J. T., et al. (2013). Exploring the manifestations of anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 43(10), 2341-2352.

 

Full publication list available at:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Victoria-Hallett-2

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OCD-UK Virtual Conference Family Focus Videos: I have spoken at several OCD-UK National Conferences about OCD in children and young people. Videos from some of the virtual conferences can be found here. 

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