Becoming a Clinical Psychologist | differences with psychiatry/counselling, salary, alternatives

[@jazmyne2222]

How do I find an internship in psychology.Every time i call they won’t allow me to shadow because of patient privacy .

[@bluesirius-cn9my]

Did u figure it out?

[@Somecreacher]

no idea about internships, but if you graduated already then case management is a nice step into the field. It is entry level.

[@hollymunn8641]

This was incredibly informative, thank you very much

[@anjalikumar1257]

Great video, really appreciate you sharing this and making it easily accessible! 💓

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anasanas2522]

Can you do anotion list that have all your favorite psychology books for anyone who wants to read, it will a positive contribution to psychology society and for anyone who wants to evolve them self

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Hey! I have highlights on my Instagram page documenting all my books and reviews on them :)

[@tanviabrao6733]

Hi Aika. Love the video. Please do a video on how you managed to get the home status funding for dclinpsy as an international student

[@charlotte8659]

Hi Aika, could you do a video about becoming a clinical psychologist through research (I.e. having a PhD and working in academia)? How to get into the clinical field of research specifically?

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Hey! Don’t know enough about this to make a video about it, but there’s a good proportion of people on my course who’ve done PhDs. Most of them did PhD topics in clinically relevant fields and/or took on clinical experiences during/before/after their phds

[@sidramunir6910]

​@@TheOxfordPsych hello I am from Pakistan I did msc applied psychology and MS CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY can I get hcpc registeration

[@menaaaa05]

@@sidramunir6910no, you have to do a uk doctorate in order to be a ‘clinical psychologist’ in the UK. In the UK no one can become chartered/clinical psychologists with just a masters only. A masters can be seen as a stepping stone to become one

[@sidramunir6910]

@@menaaaa05 I have done research as well does it work?

[@marjiB7603]

@@sidramunir6910one of my colleagues had a masters in clinical psychology and could convert her degree in the UK, you can apply to HCPC and if your degree allowed you to practice therapy in your home country then they also convert it here. The title clinical psychologist in the UK is used for people who have done the doctorate degree, but you can still work as someone who practices therapy. Despite the title being protected I know two people (from Spain and Portugal) who have converted their degrees in this way. But what is very important is the number of hours of therapy experience you have and who can confirm that for you (these two people had worked for more than 4-5 years as clinical psychologist researchers working with individuals with OCD and autism doing mostly assessments and some therapy)

[@GabriellaKombouras-j8z]

I want to one day become a clinical phychologist in the future I am going to attend college for a bachelors degree and gain experience to then become a psychologist

[@FrogmortonHotchkiss]

Ooh, correcting oneself over less/fewer--I approve. 🤓

[@emm430]

Such a helpful video! I was also wondering what your lip colour is in that video? 😅 it looks so good xx

[@TheOxfordPsych]

I filmed this last year so I don’t remember sorry!!! :(

[@ruby-ew3wu]

always love your videos ❤❤

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Thank u ^.^

[@PakistaniinGermany374]

My study background is a bachelor's in Computer science and now I am studying a master's in cognitive science with a specialization in cognitive psychology and neuroscience. I took some technical classes too but I enjoyed these two majors so much and in the future, I want to work as a clinical psychologist. My next plan is to do PhD as well from any German university. But every time I discuss this with any senior I get the same reply that I cannot be a clinical psychologist. Would you guide me on what should i do or any other field I should search about if I can't be a clinical psychologist.?I just want a bright future i struggled a lot in finding my interest. And now I need help from seniors.

[@leeznaa5283]

hi, did you drop computer science? i want to know your experience cuz iam kinda confused to opt fr computer or fr psychology

[@annacarinamorales4735]

Thank you so much for this video! Just to follow up on the difference between counseling and clinical psych - I was wondering if you happen to know how to get more info on counseling psych? (had the impression that it might require less research but might be wrong). Didn’t know counseling wasn’t funded so thanks for mentioning that - it’s quite a relevant detail!!

[@TheOxfordPsych]

No idea actually, maybe have a look at Twitter/Facebook for relevant groups? I do feel like DClin might be more rigorous on research, but that might just be Oxford!

[@annacarinamorales4735]

Yeah makes sense! Will do. Thanks so much again, this was so useful. I hope you know how much this helps + how much it’s appreciated♥️

[@robinwong8880]

The difference between counselling psychology and clinical are minimal really. Counselling psychology training isn’t funded compared to clinical in the UK. The main difference is the philosophical teachings - the counselling psychology doctorate has a humanistic philosophy base which emphasises the therapeutic relationship as the main factor that promotes therapeutic change. Both types of doctorate is rigorous in research, but counselling psychology generally likes qualitative research as opposed to quantitative, nomothetic approaches. In reality, both clinical and counselling psychologists do the same thing.

[@annacarinamorales4735]

@@robinwong8880 very useful insight - thanks so much for explaining!

[@ambreensaleem6200]

How to become child psychologist/special need children psychologist specifically

[@paulineftr3380]

How about if you’re French and want to finish your study and work in the uk or the USA ?

[@calumwalker2844]

Thanks Aika!

[@TheOxfordPsych]

My pleasure ^.^

[@tinyguitar20]

having to write a 1k word essay on this video which is due in few hours oh god help

[@heenaldete3549]

Hey Aika! I wanted to ask as an international student does NHS fund Dclinpsy?

[@yuniacetennis9050]

Can a person who has perused BA , also become a clinical psychologist?

[@Abcdefghijklmnoplm]

Please wear a mic - love your content!

[@TheOxfordPsych]

😂 sorry!!

[@stephaniec9355]

How old are you? Is the average age in this program 20s?

[@iffyff4623]

Hi Aika, can you explain what the difference is between a clinical and counselling psychologist? I find it really confusing reading about it online because the training sounds pretty much the same apart from the funding situation. Thank you!

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Hey it’s pretty much the same imo, but clinical might be a bit more rigorous on empirical research and neuropsychology, and counselling more integrative/humanistic/gestalt etc. clinical is much harder to get in because of its “prestige” and funding, and once you’re in, your placements are sorted by the course and you get a salary (counselling you get neither). clinical is quite focused on a providing 2 approaches to working level these days (eg Oxford is CBT and systemic/neuro) which isnt everyone’s cup of tea. Hopefully I’ll get someone on a counselling doctorate to interview at some point!

[@robinwong8880]

I second that the differences are minimal. Most counselling psychology doctorates focus on three different approaches (For me I’ve covered Person-centred therapy, psychodynamic and CBT).

[@robinwong8880]

I’m going to, however, disagree on the larger focus on empirical research side! The focus is more qualitative, but nevertheless counselling psychology trainees have to write a (at Roehampton anyway) of 35,000 word thesis

[@shreyasharma4114]

Hi Aika, it was such a relief watching your video. It was an absolutely knowledgeable video. I would like to know more about what if I don’t have a BPS accredited course ? Is there any other way. Thanks!

[@TheOxfordPsych]

You would need to do a masters degree that has BPS accreditation - not sure if you can apply for equivalency; best to ask BPS admin team for that!

[@shreyasharma4114]

@@TheOxfordPsych Thank you so much😊

[@whoscricket]

@@TheOxfordPsych Do you know if MSc mental health sciences: psychological therapies at Queen Mary is accredited? I accepted and they have said that students have used to continue into clinical psychology... (Im from the US, starting in September)

[@izaaaaaarah1270]

Hi Aika, Thank you so much for this video, I’m in my final year of undergrad psychology and I’m looking to be a clinical psychologist in the future but just wanted to check - to work as trainee PWP is that prior to applying for doctorate and considered good experience? Or is it part of the doctorate where you would receive that training? Currently my work experience consists of support work in a mental health charity and working as a honorary research associate with my university

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Hey! I was a trainee PWP before starting the doctorate and I definitely think it was good experience in many respects (but also not in other respects). Just double check re: lock in clause for 2 years post PWP training as it might delay your chances of applying to DClin

[@jennifersun5105]

Thx for your video, I’m now doing an undergraduate degree in biomed sciences in uk, and is now thinking about clinical psy, do you think it’s possible?

[@a3minutevideo737]

Thank you ❤️

[@ricekrispies3975]

Hi I have a question, can a clinical psychologist work with criminals and examining them in order to advice police/judges/jurors?

[@Love333here]

No they dont, clinical psychologists mostly work at hospitals , mental health centers. But if you want as a psychologist to work with criminals i would reccomend doing your research at Forensic psychologists, they associated with criminal behaviour, hope that helped you

[@PrayThenHustle]

I am a psych undergrad is there a list or video you recommend that shows all fields in psychology? I am trying to decide if I want to get master and /or doctorate in psych but I don’t know what all the fields are to make a decision

[@saykaafrozantara2734]

Hi Akia, do you know if I can do my master's in psychology in UK after completing my undergraduate in English. I am from Bangladesh btw

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Yes, I’ve met plenty of internationals on my masters program !😊

[@thatswhy8601]

*Can Clinical Psychologist Prescribe Medication.....???*

[@Love333here]

no they cant, only psychiatrists can

[@hyunrahan5265]

Phd is clinical psychology and clinical doctorate are not the same thing?

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Nope - have a video on this!

[@andrepaul6448]

Hi Aika! I will be going into a master's program this coming fall which is a research based psychology program. I was wondering if this route can still lead me to a career path of a sport psychologist/clinical psychologist concentration with a potential psychology based research master's degree?

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Yes, of course - clinical doctorates are 50/50 split between clinical and research!

[@izaaaaaarah1270]

Is there such thing as mentors existing for aspiring clinical psychologists that can help with applying for the doctorate when it is that time? Do you know of any that help with this?

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Hey, yes usually with underrepresented groups there are mentoring schemes - as of now Twitter is your best shout, and there’s also an informal mentoring scheme via the fb page I mentioned in the video (I don’t know if it’s still running though)

[@rumaisaquayumofficial]

hi could you tell how easy is it to shift between psychology and marketing?

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Not familiar with marketing, sorry!

[@notmycircusnotmymonkeys3627]

A conversion course?

[@Katie-iu3ic]

Can clinical psychologist diagnose people ?

[@mariamejawara]

yes

[@SinanRawther]

If i did a psychology msc conversion can i be a psychiatrist so i will be jsut doing 1 year full time in the UNI

[@TheOxfordPsych]

I don’t think so, psychiatry requires a 6 year medical doctor degree as a base as mentioned in the video

[@SinanRawther]

@@TheOxfordPsych Yes ma'am your right.Thnaks a lot

[@NameNameson-x7l]

Hi there, when you say that a counselling doctorate is not funded do you mean tuition fees? Would that mean you would have to pay for this degree ? Thanks!

[@heenaldete3549]

I think she mentions that because Dclinpsy is completely funded by NHS, it covers your tuition fees and everything and gives you a stipend as well, so I think that this may not be the case for counseling

[@laibaahmad6396]

Hi Aika, I'm currently in my final year of a BPS accredited psychology undergraduate and I was wondering if my master's degree also needs to be BPS accredited for eventually applying for a DClin? Thank you!

[@aikahui8886]

As long as you have a BPS accredited undergraduate degree you can do anything for masters! See my masters video if you want to hear more

[@81242kk]

Hi Aika, thanks for making all these wonderful videos! Was greatly motivated by them! Was wondering does skl rankings matters for psychology conversion master courses?

[@TheOxfordPsych]

I don’t think it does as long as you do well in them - I’d imagine (not confirmed) they’re pretty standardised given it’s a one year course squeezing in requirements of a BPS degree thats usually 3 years

[@81242kk]

@@TheOxfordPsych okiee, thanks for the info!!

[@undertakenfrog-_-629]

Do universities in the uk with dclinpsych programs accept international students?

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Yes, but only a small proportion, and you would have to self-fund like counselling doctorate students

[@undertakenfrog-_-629]

@@TheOxfordPsych thank you so much

[@abhishekgarg1034]

​@@TheOxfordPsych Thanks! Could you tell me if they get paid as well or is it only the home trainees who get paid?

[@mariamejawara]

​@@abhishekgarg1034 Only home trainees

[@abhishekgarg1034]

@@mariamejawara thanks

[@college.diaries564]

Can we do double degree(ba psychology and English literature) and pursue clinical psychology or will it be a problem??? Please help

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Shouldn’t be an issue but you’d have to check whether your course is BPS accredited - if not you’d need to do a MSc conversion

[@ooipeien6024]

Hello Aika, thank you for this insightful video! I am wondering whether you recommend anyone for me to approach for post-graduate studies in forensic psychology as well because that is another area which I am interested in.

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Hi! Not familiar with this unfortunately - don’t know any forensic psychs in the social media space, probably due to the nature of their work

[@historicalfacts7609]

Please tell me

[@alinaahn]

Good day, thank you for the video. When I googles salary of clinical psychologist google said 100k and NHS website said highest 50k ( 5+ years of experience) , I wonder which one is true ? And you said in video you can reach 100k salary , can you explain , to do that psychologist need to work 3 jobs ? Or do own practice and work 8+ hours ? Is it hard to reach that salary level ? Thank you in advance.

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Hi! 5+ years isn’t actually that much in context, but yes if you’re a lead psychologist of a service it can get up to that. In private I would say it’s achievable if you have a full caseload

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[@historicalfacts7609]

Psychology is a pseduscience or science

[@menaaaa05]

It’s a social science. There are some psyeudoscience parts eg freuds psychodynamic theory but some are scientific eg neuro/Biopsychology

[@historicalfacts7609]

@@menaaaa05 social science is the branch of science

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