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Dr. Marianne Trent, DClinPsy
Clinical Psychologist, Host of Aspiring Psychologist Podcast
Dr. Marianne Trent is a UK-based Clinical Psychologist, author, and broadcaster specialising in trauma, grief, and mental health across the lifespan. With extensive clinical experience in NHS and private practice settings, she is known for translating complex psychological research into clear, compassionate, and practical insights for the public.
Dr Trent is the author and editor of multiple psychology and mental health books, including The Grief Collective and The Clinical Psychologist Collective, and is the host of the award-winning Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Her work spans trauma-informed care, emotional well-being, neurodiversity, and the psychological impact of life transitions, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based, ethical practice.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr Trent regularly contributes expert commentary to national media and writes on topics including mental health, behaviour, resilience, and the regulation of psychological care. She is passionate about improving public understanding of mental health and ensuring people can access accurate, trustworthy information in an increasingly crowded digital landscape.
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Signs Your Body Is Releasing Trauma
You may not clearly remember a traumatic event, but your body does, evoking trembling, sudden…
New Treatments for PTSD: How Modern Therapy is Changing Lives
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that may develop after a person…
Functional Depression: When You’re Coping on the Outside but Struggling Inside
Functional depression, often described as high-functioning depression or ‘smiling depression’, does what it says on…
Depression Therapists in the UK: Find the Best Match for Your Therapy Needs
With depression rates on the rise, learning how to find the right support can help…
