Dr Mark Murphy
BSc, MSc, DClinPsych, CPsychol.
Chartered Clinical Psychologist
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I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in child and adolescent mental health, with a particular focus on autism and learning disability. Based in the South East of England, I work nationally with schools, colleges, and services.
I have worked across a variety of educational, clinical, and community settings, supporting children and young people with a wide range of social, emotional, and behavioural needs. My particular interest lies in special education, where I deliver evidence-based input and systemic consultation to embed psychologically informed, person-centred approaches. In addition, I design and deliver training and professional development, drawing on my clinical expertise to create engaging and practical sessions that are relevant to both specialist and mainstream contexts. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS), working in line with their professional and ethical standards.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Psychology, University College Northampton
MSc Social and Applied Psychology, University of Kent
PGCert Primary Care Mental Health, Southbank University
DClinPsych (Doctor of Clinical Psychology), Canterbury Christ Church University
Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Recent Publications
Baker, P., Sapiets, S., Chaplin. J., Murphy, M., Gore, N. J., (In Press). The Behaviour Support Plan Content Appraisal Tool (BSP-CAT): A new tool for assessing and improving the quality of behavioural support plans. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities.
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Chaplin, J., Murphy, M., (2025). Revisions to the Positive Behavioural Support Competence Framework. International Journal of Positive Behaviour Support.
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Murphy, M., Gore, N. J, Bradshaw, J. (2025). Self-determination and positive behaviour support. International Journal of Positive Behaviour Support.
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Murphy, M. (2023), Commentary on “What can a Family Liaison Service offer families of children with disabilities and/or developmental difficulties?" Tizard Learning Disability Review, https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-03-2023-0009
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Gore, N. J., Sapiets, S. J., Denne, L. D., Hastings, R. P., Toogood, S., MacDonald, A., Baker, P. A., Allen, D., Apanasionok, M. M., Austin, D., Bowring, D., Bradshaw, J., Corbett, A., Cooper, V., Deveau, R., Hughes, J. C., Jones, E., Lynch, M., McGill, P., Mullhall, M., Murphy, M., Noone, S., Shankar, R. and Williams, D. M. (2022) Positive Behavioural Support in the UK: A State of the Nation Report, International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support.
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Dr Alexandra Kimber, Prof Jan Burns & Dr Mark Murphy (2021) "It’s all about knowing the young person”: Best practice in coaching autistic athletes, Sports Coaching Review, DOI: 10.1080/21640629.2021.1944527
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Murphy, M., & Gore, N. (2020). Emotional and Behavioural Development in Education (EmBeDEd): A Brief Report. International Journal of Positive Behaviour Support.
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Murphy, M., Burns, J., & Kilbey, E. (2017). Using personal construct methodology to explore relationships with adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Research in developmental disabilities, 70, 22-32.
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