Carmel qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2002.  She is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).  Since qualifying, Carmel has worked in Adult Mental Health, Learning Disability and as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist (Neuropsychologist) within a Brain Injury Service in a Health and Social Care Trust.