Supporting Your Path to Becoming a Clinical Psychologist
Getting qualified as a clinical psychologist does not happen by accident! For most, pursuing a career as a clinical psychologist only begins by getting an undergraduate degree in psychology.
Understanding the Challenges of Pursuing a Career in Clinical Psychology
At Aspiring Clinical Psych (ACPsych), we know too well the sacrifices aspiring clinical psychologists make to progress their careers. Psychology graduates, on the road to becoming clinical psychologists, do countless hours of unpaid work, are committed to personal and professional development and go above and beyond to help others.
But progressing from psychology graduate to the clinical psychology doctorate can be so, so stressful. Juggling multiple voluntary roles with paid work, postgraduate studies, application writing- and life- is tough! It’s no wonder some aspiring clinical psychologists feeling emotionally and physically drained, overwhelmed and unable to keep up with demands. Sometimes, pursuing a career in clinical psychology can seem like a “perfect recipe” for burnout.
Preparing you For Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training
Your Trusted Partner for Career Preparation in Clinical Psychology
- Taking the "guess work" out of finding credible, relevant support and information
- Providing teaching and training on topics relevant to clinical psychology
- Facilitating safe and productive spaces to reflect and develop
- Encouraging acknowledgment of knowledge, skills and strengths
- Holding aspiring clinical psychologists to account
- Cultivating a community
- Injecting a bit off "fun" into the process
- Leveraging technology to increase our capacity to support aspiring clinical psycholgists
Building the Future Clinical Psychology Workforce
Aspiring Clinical Psych is dedicated to developing a productive, compassionate and curious clinical psychology workforce, that knows their worth.
We envision a world in which clinical psychology is a professional powerhouse, that other professions look to as an example of a high-impact, productive, diverse and noble workforce.
Aspiring Clinical Psych is for aspiring clinical psychologists because we know tha you are the future. We value your perspectives and are invested in your development.
Unlock Your Potential with access to the Best Resources and Services for Your DClinPsy Journey
DClinPsy Prep Pathway Membership
Get our unrivalled support by joining our DClinPsy Prep Pathway Membership. This programme provides weekly opportunities for aspiring clinical psychologists to engage with a structured suite of career resources, events and services provided by trainee and qualified clinical psychologists.
Click here to find out more about our DClinPsy Prep Pathway Membership
Pathfinder Membership
Get access to our top support by joining our Pathfinder Membership. This membership programme provides opportunities for aspiring clinical psychologists to engage in our monthly Reflective Workshops, Journal Club, selected online mini-courses and access to our Resource Library. Take advantage of our member discounts too!
Pay it Forward Scheme Membership
The Aspiring Clinical Psych Pay it Forward Scheme provides free and discounted access to Aspiring Clinical Psych resources to people with low income, who would otherwise find it difficult or impossible to pay. This membership provides free access to ou:
- Monthly Journal Club,
- Selected online resources
- Resource Library.
Pay it Forward Scheme members get exclusive access to member discounts too!
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The Aspiring Clinical Psych Resource Library
The Resource Library contains over 200 pages of information, downloadable workbooks and worksheets, mini-courses, reflective prompts, sample applications and procrastination busting exercises. New resources are added frequently. The Aspiring Clinical Psych Resource Library is currently unavailable as a standalone product. However, access to our resource library is included with our DClinPsy Prep Pathway, Pathfinder and Pay it Forward Scheme Memberships.
Aspiring Clinical Psych Personal Statement Review Service
- Review of your application (alongside job description and personal statement) by a qualified clinical psychologist
- Detailed comments/annotation of the application (e.g. via track changes)
- Summary report of feedback
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Aspiring Clinical Psych Interview Coaching Service
- A 60 minute, 1:1, virtual interview coaching session.
- Detailed written feedback (provided within 1 week).
- A recording of the session, (if desired).
- Classic Mock Interview
- Interview Nerves Management
- STARR Technique Interview Coaching
Click here to find out more about out Interview Coaching Service
Blog
Our blog has a twofold mission: to provide quick reads for aspiring clinical psychologists as well as providing a forum for aspiring clinical psychologists to disseminate an article. We provide free support by email to help you to prepare a guest blog for publication. Interested in publishing an article in our blog?
Click here to register your interest in publishing a Guest Blog
Explore Our Most Comprehensive Support
We are proud to offer the Aspiring Clinical Psych DClinPsy Prep Pathway a comprehensive year-long programme of 1:1 services and access to Aspiring Clinical Psych resources, providing aspiring clinical psychologists with everything they need to prepare for the clinical psychology doctorate. Find out more about our DClinPsy Prep Pathway today!
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