Clinical Psychology

The Clinical Psychology Department at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) provides specialized psychological and mental health services aimed at promoting emotional well-being, supporting mental health recovery, and improving the overall quality of life of patients. The department offers professional assessment, counselling, psychological interventions, and support services for individuals experiencing emotional, behavioural, psychological, and adjustment-related challenges.

The department adopts a patient-centred and multidisciplinary approach, working collaboratively with other clinical specialties to address the psychological and emotional needs of patients alongside their physical health conditions. Through evidence-based psychological care, the department supports individuals, families, and healthcare teams in managing mental health concerns, coping with illness, improving resilience, and achieving better health outcomes.

Dr. Dzifa Dellor

1. Prof. Augustine Pinaman Appau

2. Dr. Irene Baaba Donkor

3. Queen Norman

4. Dr. Anita Okoh

5. Phyllis Hyde

• Clinical Psychology 

• Psychiatry

• Psychological assessment and evaluation 

• Individual counselling 

• Family and relationship counselling 

• Stress and anxiety management 

• Depression management and support 

• Psychological support for chronic illness 

• Behavioural health interventions 

• Coping skills development 

• Emotional wellbeing support 

• Trauma-informed psychological care 

• Patient and family support services 

• Clinical psychological assessment 

• Psychiatry

• Individual psychological counselling 

• Emotional and mental wellbeing support 

• Psychological interventions for mental health concerns 

• Stress management services 

• Anxiety and depression support 

• Coping strategies and resilience-building sessions 

• Support for patients adjusting to medical diagnoses and chronic illnesses 

• Family counselling and support 

• Behavioural assessment and interventions 

• Psychological support for patients undergoing major medical procedures 

• Patient education on mental wellness 

Appointments should be booked online at ugmedicalcentre.org or call 030255043–5.

Monday – Friday

9:00AM – 2:00PM

info@ugmc.ug.edu.gh