Welcome to the sixth session of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2025. In this session, Dr Ermione Neophytou and Dr Kelly Charge will present on the topic: Rewriting the Story – Working with Children and Young People Who Use Substances.

The session will conclude at approximately 1.55 pm.

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    Dr Ermione Neophytou
    Psychologist
    Dr Neophytou is a practitioner psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council. Dr Neophytou achieved a BSc in psychology at University College London. She then completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London.
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    Dr Kelly Charge
    Clinical Psychologist (BSc PGDip DClinPsy)
    Dr Kelly Charge is a highly specialised Clinical Psychologist working at the National and Specialist CAMHS Adolescent At-Risk and Forensic Service. This service assesses and supports young people who pose a significant risk of harm to themselves through self-harm, suicidal behaviour, or substance misuse; to others through serious violence, fire-setting, or sexually inappropriate behaviour; and from others via sexual or criminal exploitation.

    Dr Charge has a particular interest in working with young people struggling with substance misuse and serves as the Dual Diagnosis Lead for National and Specialist CAMHS. Additionally, she leads on initiatives for young people and carer involvement within the service. Earlier in her career, Dr Charge worked as a Substance Misuse Specialist in both community and inpatient addiction services.

    Dr Charge achieved a BSc in Psychology from Royal Holloway University of London before completing a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Mental Health Practice at Middlesex University. She obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, qualifying in 2018.