5 common mistakes to avoid in a Clinical Psychology Doctorate application

[@miracudrag]

The listing issue resonated with me, but it's not coming from insecurity it's coming from a place of extremely hard work in the healthcare industry for many years, to the point that it cancelled some aspects of my personality. I often feel that my work is me. It's of course maladaptive and hearing you mention this gave me a good clue on how to write future personal statements. Thanks a lot!

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Fair! Great that you reflected on that as well.

[@user-bf6pb9el3q]

I'm in the process of drafting my application and found this really helpful! Thank you so much :)

[@SharonB]

Wait wait wait!!! You got in on your first application?! That's incredible. Also, I love how informative your videos are!

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Haha, yes!!! Thank you. I’ve also watched all your vlogs they are so great!!!! Pretty much the only AP on KZbin!

[@JamieTripolski]

Hi! This is super helpful, I have started my application today, and its the first time I am applying. I am currently a PWP, so my supervisor that knew me the most is a Trainee HIT atm. I know you mention having a Clinical Psych to read your application or have them as a referee, but there is just no psychologist that I currently know well enough to ask for this :(

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Hey! It’s an awkward place - really depends how open you were to your interest in Clin Psy with your supervisor.

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Oh and, clin psys are obviously great for feedback, but anyone who’s worked in the field would be very helpful too

[@casillas12431]

Off topic but I love the contrasting colours in the background 👏🏽🤣

[@TheOxfordPsych]

🤣 thank you

[@chloewebster4118]

Your videos are so helpful and this is particularly useful right now in the stressful application writing times! I was wondering if you wouldn't mind just answering a quick question - at around 7:00, you mention picking a few core experiences that have shaped you as a clinician and to expand on these/say what you've learnt from them. Would you suggest actually describing the details of these experiences first then or just maybe briefly mention the theme of the experience and what that has taught you? (Sorry if that doesn't make sense) and thanks again!

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Either works! I focused on theme.

[@TheOxfordPsych]

And thank you 💓😁

[@SonOfaHowler]

@@TheOxfordPsych Can I ask, which themes did you focus on, or what are the types of themes that you feel warrant attention? Thank you.

[@marararaxD]

I have been so lost while working on my CPsyc apps & this is super helpful- I will definitely be using your advice & editing a lot! Thank you!

[@bushraat]

Loved this video, Aika! You've earned a subscriber 💯❤️ Can you please walk us through the process of the different interviews and what kind of questions were you asked once you know you got selected?

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Hey!! I only had one interview and I’m not sure whether I’m allowed to share exact interview questions, but interview prep perhaps I can say something on!

[@fadilafarag3986]

It would be really helpful to see examples of how you added humour/made it more personal? That's the bit I struggle with.

[@LOSTGPS]

feels good to be your 600th like

[@paulrock5387]

Hi, love the way you presented, I run ACT groups around Manchester focusing on addiction using the matrix

[@parisaja2579]

thank you! can you talk about criminal psychology as well?

[@mannybee536]

This is an excellent video, thanks!

[@mattkiz6128]

Hi , I have question regarding clinical psychologist and psychiatrist . Whats the work life difference between these two? did you consider going into psychaitry via graduate medicine ? I find it confusing because psychiatrist generally earn more .

[@e.mchristina5260]

I'm not the KZbinr that made this but Clinical Psychiatrists generally earn more because they are also medical doctors and can carry out blood tests and prescribe medication, whereas a clinical psychologist could not

[@esraevren9497]

Thank you for sharing these information. I’m a psychology graduate. I like social psychology just like there is no application as I searched. I’m thinking about between family psychotherapy and educational child psychology. What’s your opinion about them?

[@GE-lh8eq]

I’m applying for an undergrad in psychology. Do you think it would be somewhat of a turn off to mention in my personal statement (or even in my interview for the DClinPsy) that I want to specialize in neuropsychology in the future? (as most neuropsychologist don’t work for the NHS yet the nhs funds the doctorate)

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Not sure if the last statement is true - I think it wouldn’t hurt to mention your career goals.

[@blossomiheakanwa5454]

Would I be able to gain a phd in clinical psychology in an Ivy League with a bachelors degree in business administration. However I am going to gain some experience at a hospital for the mentally challenged.

[@VladyslavKL]

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[@caldermac2532]

P.s. I can see your shadow! (CGJ)

[@caldermac2532]

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[@jordanpaige7329]

I've got my interview for University of Liverpool Psychology degree on Monday! 29 years young just starting this journey. Ready for the potential of it being a looooong journey. Also nervous! Any tips in terms of getting work experiance in? I was thinking of volunteering early 1 day a week. Would there be any setting in particular you'd recommend?

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Wonderful! No, not at all - have fun with it and try out different services to see what you like.

[@jordanpaige7329]

Update: I got offered a place! 💜 I'm so happy!

[@fqllingxo]

@@jordanpaige7329three years later... how did it go? are you continuing? whats next for you :)

[@opetrescu]

You could read a psych book for Audible 💡 I'd buy it.

[@marsonjupiter8]

hello! i have less than three years of experience, and i am mentioning where i've worked because the experience lived in each job is what ultimately led me to the decision f pursuing a phd. should i not mention them anyways?

[@arior5515]

is that your room?

[@nicolewilson6907]

Hi, thanks for the informative video. I am just going into this process. You say you got in on your first application for the doctorate - was that straight out of a master's or did you spend some time working in between? Thanks.

[@kleinblue979]

Though I have already subscribed due to her charming personality, I still have to admit that her taste of watch, namely wearing a CASIO(GOD Tier according to @NicoLeonard), is on another level. Much love from China.

[@laurennicl94]

Is it better to self - fund the doctorate?

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Depends what you mean by better? If it’s re: chances, I think it is equally competitive

[@laurennicl94]

@@TheOxfordPsych thank you! I would love if you did a video on the application process, types of interview questions etc. Theres zero information :) x