Becoming a Clinical Psychologist Everything You Need to Know

Becoming a Clinical Psychologist: Everything You Need to Know brings together all the information you need to pursue a career in this competitive field.

This essential guide includes up-to-date information and guidance about a career in clinical psychology and gaining a place on clinical psychology training in the UK. It answers the questions all aspiring psychologists need to know, such as:

• What is clinical psychology?
• What is it like to train and work as a clinical psychologist?
• How to make the most of your work and research experience.
• How to prepare for clinical psychology applications and interviews.
• Is clinical psychology the right career for me?

By cutting through all the jargon, and providing detailed interviews with trained and trainee clinical psychologists, Becoming a Clinical Psychologist will provide psychology graduates or undergrads considering a career in this area with all the tools they need.

Contents

Acknowledgements…………………………………………………………………….……………….

How to use this book…………………………………………………………………..………………

Key terms and organisations…………………………………………………………………..………

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………….……….

Chapter one: what is a clinical psychologist?..........................................................................

Chapter two: what is it like to train as a clinical psychologist?..............................................

Chapter three: what is it like to work as a clinical psychologist?...........................................

Chapter four: how can I make the most of my psychology degree and work experience?....

Chapter five: how do I prepare for applications, interviews and take care of myself?..........

Chapter six: how do I know if clinical psychology is for me?.................................................

Appendix …………………………………………………………………………….…

References…………………………………………………………………….……………

Steven Thomas Mayers is a UK trained clinical psychologist currently working in Sydney, Australia. Since 2007, Steve has worked in a wide range of contexts with a variety of service user groups and professional teams in mental health, physical health, neuropsychology and social care settings in the UK and Australia.

Amanda Lindiwe Mwale is a Zimbabwe-born clinical psychologist who trained and currently works in London, UK. Amanda has worked in and conducted research with different groups of individuals and in a variety of clinical settings, including neuropsychology, developmental psychology, health psychology, adult mental health and intellectual disabilities.