Dr Mariëtte Henning-Pugh
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Biography
Mariette joined the Â鶹ÊÓƵ PsychD team as a Teaching Fellow in 2020. In this role she is currently the lead for Neuropsychology (module and specialist pathway) and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), as well as being the Head of Year for 3rd year trainees.
Mariette's career as a clinical psychologist began with a strong interest in Neuropsychology and working with marginalised or vulnerable groups, especially children that have experienced adversity through brain injury or through social factors such as being in the care system, who may be adopted or who are living with carers under an SGO (special guardianship order).
Having completed a PGCert in clinical Neuropsychology in addition to the PsychD she has been particularly focused on the neuropsychological, neurodiverse and clinical presentations of children (as part of their family and broader systems). Mariette is interested in the experiences of children and adults who have mental health difficulties related to relational complexities or trauma.
Mariette believes that psychological, biological, neurological and social/systemic approaches are equally necessary to understanding mental health difficulties, and in helping to offer solutions that work.
Since qualifying as a clinical psychologist Mariette has worked in senior roles in the NHS in a variety of specialist CAMHs services. She has also gained clinical expertise in various evidence based approaches and models including therapeutic parenting (e.g. Mentalisation Based Therapy, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, VIG, and Theraplay), trauma work (TF-CBT, Narrative approaches and EMDR). Mariette is also a qualified Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) assessor and qualified to assess attachment using Nice guidelines recommended assessments such as the Child Attachment Interview and Story Stem Assessment Profile. In addition, Mariette is a qualified Cognitive Analytic Therapy practitioner. Mariette is registered on the BPS specialist register as an expert witness for UK Family Courts.
Mariette is currently building on her national and international profile. This includes national presentations and training (such as on 'Attachment' by the BPS and being requested to offer consultation, training & therapeutic groups on the topic of 'Adolescents & adoption' to regional adoption agencies), consulting with and supporting residential homes for children with complex needs, as well as her research on trauma support offered abroad. Mariette is aiming to increase a focus on the conversations around the equality & diversity of Neuropsychology as part of the PsychD training.
Areas of specialism
University roles and responsibilities
- Teaching Fellow in Clinical Psychology
- Specialised Neuropsychology Pathway Lead, PsychD Programme
- Cognitive Analytic Therapy Lead
- Head of year, 3rd year trainees
Affiliations and memberships
Specialist register - Expert witness
Member of Division of Neuropsychology;
Member of DCP Faculty for children, young people and families; Crisis, disaster and trauma
ResearchResearch interests
Mariette is interested in a variety of research topics, including those that are Neuropsychological in nature. This may be in relation to unusual neurologically based conditions or the neurological impacts of adverse childhood experiences, such as the social cognition of children who have experienced ACE's, and more recently on the resilience that may be provided by PCE's (positive childhood experiences).
Mariette is also interested in trauma and the support provided, particularly in relation to marginalised or remote communities, or where psychological support or resources are limited.
Mariette is also interested in research which is aimed to improve the well being of families - in particular adopted children and young people and their families. Mariette has recently developed a particular interest in research with siblings and the role they may play in resilience.
In addition, Mariette is passionately interested in equality and inclusion, including cross cultural understandings of Neuropsychology, testing/assessments, implications for interventions, and the challenges this may present in a global community.
Research collaborations
Mariette is currently collaborating with Hannah Frith on an international research project on exploring trauma support provided in a community setting in Pretoria South Africa.
Research interests
Mariette is interested in a variety of research topics, including those that are Neuropsychological in nature. This may be in relation to unusual neurologically based conditions or the neurological impacts of adverse childhood experiences, such as the social cognition of children who have experienced ACE's, and more recently on the resilience that may be provided by PCE's (positive childhood experiences).
Mariette is also interested in trauma and the support provided, particularly in relation to marginalised or remote communities, or where psychological support or resources are limited.
Mariette is also interested in research which is aimed to improve the well being of families - in particular adopted children and young people and their families. Mariette has recently developed a particular interest in research with siblings and the role they may play in resilience.
In addition, Mariette is passionately interested in equality and inclusion, including cross cultural understandings of Neuropsychology, testing/assessments, implications for interventions, and the challenges this may present in a global community.
Research collaborations
Mariette is currently collaborating with Hannah Frith on an international research project on exploring trauma support provided in a community setting in Pretoria South Africa.
Teaching
Mariette teaches on a number of units on the Clinical Psychology Doctoral training programme, including Attachment, Neuropsychology and Cognitive Analytic Therapy. Her teaching includes both theoretical and practical applications and invites trainees to consider material in a critical manner. Mariette also teaches on the Children and Young People and their families module and the community psychology module. As a clinician, researcher and HE teacher, Mariette is interested in the pedagogical relationships between applied and theoretical clinical psychology.
Publications
Highlights
Edwards, L., Marshall, L., Haeems, G., Walker, S., Hood, J., Henning-Pugh, M., Csillag, M., Hodges, S., Woodruff, J. (2019) Returning to school a teachers' guide for pupils with brain tumours, during and after treatment (Third edition), The Royal Marsden & Cerebra.
Henning-Pugh, M. (2018) Adopted children living in trauma survival mode. In Supporting adopted and permanently placed children in school. Gargrave, A., Aspire Adoption Services.
Henning-Pugh, M. (2014) Helping four primary school children cope with the long term neurocognitive effects of a brain tumour a case series pilot study investigating the efficacy of a school based cognitive remediation intervention program.