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By (author) Mayers, Steven; By (author) Mwale, Amanda

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This fully updated second edition of Becoming a Clinical Psychologist: Everything You Need to Know brings together all the up-to-date information needed to pursue a career in this competitive field.

Written by two experienced clinical psychologists, this book provides accessible information and practical guidance about gaining a place on clinical psychology training in the UK and pursuing a career in clinical psychology. It answers the key 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?

Updates to this essential text include new information on role profiles, pay rates, and salaries; how to prepare for applications and interviews; and discussion of the profession of clinical psychology in the current socio-political context, including its commitment to anti-racism.

Enriched with detailed interviews from both qualified and trainee clinical psychologists throughout, Becoming a Clinical Psychologist will provide psychology students and graduates considering a career in this area with all the tools they need!

Table of contents:

1. What is a clinical psychologist? 2. What is it like to train as a clinical psychologist? 3. What is it like to work as a clinical psychologist? 4. How do I make the most of my psychology degree and work experiences? 5. How do I prepare for applications and interviews? 6. How do I take care of myself during the application process? 7. How do I know if clinical psychology is for me?

Biographical note:

Amanda Lindiwe Mwale is a Zimbabwe-born clinical psychologist who trained and currently works in London, UK. Amanda has worked with different groups of individuals and in a variety of specialties, including intellectual disabilities, neuropsychology, health psychology, adult mental health as well as work in the corporate wellbeing and media sectors. She is also trained as a yoga teacher.

Steven Thomas Mayers is a UK trained clinical psychologist currently working in London, UK. 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. Alongside his clinical work Steve is a competitive cyclist and works in performance-based environments.