How to Become a Psychologist in 2024 | UPDATED!

[@jaetrnn6000]

This video couldnt come at a better time. I'm a third year psych student and have been reading everything i can find to make sure I'm making the right choices 😅

[@allyssapowers]

I just found you! So glad I did, I make similar content for therapists in the US! I love seeing your journey.

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

I am now subscribed to you both

[@sumbl1ss]

Thanks for spending EXTRA time doing these for us! I want to really know what I’m diving into!! People can’t be helpful enough

[@EmmaJones-p7y]

This is by far the best explanation of the study needed to be a "psychologist" TY!!!

[@euniversally_loved]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m an undergraduate student right now and have been grappling with some career anxiety 😵‍💫😵‍💫, but this was genuinely so helpful!

[@lukejanssan]

Very helpful, thank you. I am in my honours year now and you have explained this more clearly than anyone at uni 😅 cheers.

[@Ayeshasabreen-v9x]

Thank you unni ❤

[@FahmiTaufikurrahmanBadruzzaman]

Thank you so much for the video! really love how you explain it. My country (Indonesia) actually also adjust and change the pathways of becoming a psychologist. We previously need to take master degree to become psychologist (clinical, education or organization psychologist) but now we need to take general psychologist program first then collect some portofolios of cases of our field interest to become specialized in clinicals or other fields. So the situation might have kinda similar:D

[@taratempleman6864]

Just wanted to add as a QLD Psychology student, (Bachelor of Psychology) some of the Universities here actually have 3+ compulsory courses teaching purely 'counselling/therapy skills'. I've heard it's very unique as NSW & VIC don't do this! But we learn therapy techniques and do a lot of practical counselling and interpersonal assignments :). My tutors have always said how lucky we are as some psychology students don't learn these skills until honours or even masters P.S Love your videos as always

[@thepsychdiaries]

That's amazing! Ugh I wish NSW had those!! Thanks for sharing ☺️☺️

[@NK-st7jn]

what university are you studying at?

[@RebekahSales-wm1mu]

You explained this so well! Thank for describing each pathway really clearly :)

[@ijeomaanulika7278]

Thank you very much ❤

[@AuroraDream_sky]

Heyy!! I have never been so early!! Just about to watch this video and first comment!! 💗💗

[@yeonnina]

Your videos are becoming more high quality!! ☺️

[@DaneLeva5]

Thank you.

[@miracudrag]

The UK has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - the only way to become a Clinical Psychologist. It's a combination of six placements and a few research projects, over three years. It's intense.

[@NaomiH-v6o]

Thanks for your extended video! Do you also know what the steps are if you are an overseas psychologist wanting migrate to Australia?

[@limw.l.3323]

Thank you for providing a detailed breakdown and clear explanation; it's been very helpful. I have a question.. Regarding my background, I graduated with a 3-year psychology Hons degree from a Malaysian university, and I worked, then followed by completing my 2-year Master's degree through mixed-mode study. Unfortunately, neither of these degrees included actual supervision practicum hours with clients. However, I've gained 4 years of experience in the social work industry, applying the skills and knowledge acquired during my studies. I'm keen to migrate to Australia and perhaps to start an internship there. Could you please advise or assist me in understanding which platform I should pursue next? Alternatively, can I begin collecting hours as a provisional psychologist in Australia immediately? :) Thank you~ hope to hear from you again!

[@st8ofgray]

If you go to the APAC website Ro linked, there's a specific section for overseas qualifications. If that doesn't answer your question, APAC is still the best place to contact with questions.

[@thepsychdiaries]

Omg I didn't even realise that page was there thanks for sharing! But yes seems it always needs to go back to APAC or APS for individual approval :)

[@ShivanshiPatel-i2q]

Hii, thank you so much for the content that you provide.. can u plz help us with other fields related to psychology like criminal or forensic or industrial

[@slashtrio]

Hello, I am from the US and have a masters degree in clinical psychology. I live in a state in the US that allows masters level practice (many states here require a doctorate). I realize there are differences between US and Australia but was hoping you could give me an idea if my qualifications and education might make me eligible for practice in Australia. I received a BA in psychology from an accredited university in the late 90s, so that was a 4 year program that included general curriculum and my psychology major courses. I then got accepted to a masters program in clinical psychology. That was a 2 year program that included 3 semesters (1.5 years) of full time graduate coursework in clinical psychology and then a semester long full time clinical internship under the supervision of a PHD psychologist. I am now licensed as a “psychological associate” (masters level psychologist- can use the title psychologist) in North Carolina, which is a state in the US. As part of my license I had to pass the EPPP national psychology exam that all PHDs take in every state in the US. I was also required to be supervised by a doctoral level psychologist for 1 hour per week for the first 3 years of practice, then 2 hours a month for 2 more years, then after 5 years of full time practice I am only required 1 hour of supervision 4 times per year. So I am considered moving abroad to Australia or New Zealand and seeing if could potentially practice there with my qualifications. My practice specialties are psychological testing and evaluation. Thanks in advance

[@kevinwild34]

After the 3year what is the 4 year lever two and… the other 4 year sequence? Ta

[@ilovekittens78]

Thank you for explaining this! So does pretty much everyone who doesn’t make it to clinical masters (and doesn’t want to do research) do the 5+1 pathway instead? And you have to get into either one of those to become a general psych?

[@ViNguyen-fc2pd]

for the combined masters/PhD you said you wouldnt learn any clinical skills so why would you be called a clinical psychologist afterwards?

[@uniquefriend8323]

So im planning on being a phycologist and getting into a uni without a scholarship , and i wanted to know when u do the 1st undergratduate do they tell u about the further pathways u should go or do we have to figure on our own , i say i wanna be one but im confuse between a clinical and a general , in my opinion i would like to talk to people and help with their struggles or whatver, and im really curious about the pay for these both and also i'm struggling between these two and even if i wanted to take general how do i go further after undergraduate and how does it pay?

[@CuTe07Oggy]

What should i do after passing ielts and coming in australia for becoming clinical psychologist

[@NK-st7jn]

Does is matter if your 4 year undergraduate course is a bachelor of psychology or a Bachelor of Arts majoring in psychology ?

[@chloewasabi1921]

how have you been Ro? Haven't heard from you for a few months now, hope everything is going smooth

[@chloewasabi1921]

Hi Ro, I can barely find any information on Counselling Psychology endorsement on Internet. Could you suggest what course is available for this endorsement in Australia? Thank you🌸

[@yovita3042]

Hi! thank you for the information, help me a lot! However, I wanna confirm something. currently I'm undergrad psychology in Australia and I'm interested to be a clinical psychologist and researcher. if I take combined masters/phd, is it possible for me to do both at the same time? thank you!

[@thepsychdiaries]

Yep you can do both or specialize in either and switch. Finishing the combined means you can go into either path :)

[@thepsychdiaries]

Actually most people doing the combined will do a mix of clinical practice and the other half doing research!

[@SANIA-ko8hh]

could you please let me know if it's better to be a clinical psychologist in USA or Australia ..? considering pay , job security and quality of life ...?

[@homies3113]

Hi thanks for valuable information..can you please tell me for whom bridging is suggested, recently i saw APS is suggesting bridging to those students with 10 or more years of study gap, can you please explain its process and types?

[@thepsychdiaries]

Have you already done an undergraduate psychology degree? Or a different degree? :)

[@homies3113]

@@thepsychdiaries I have done Masters back in 2010 equivalent to Bachelors in Australia

[@SANIA-ko8hh]

so after the 3000 hrs of practice , one i basically LICENSED to be a clinical psychologist , also start their own private practice ..?

[@aminakazzaz8048]

Do you have any information on how undergraduate psychology students who are studying in UAE apply to study for master's in Australia?

[@xon4yk258]

does the quality or popularity of uni matter in Australia? like would i still get opportunities if I enrolled in a not-so-popular university

[@thepsychdiaries]

I think it depends at which stage :) once you're in masters I really don't think anyone cares all masters graduates are very competitive no matter what uni. But say you went to an online uni or a smaller one for undergrad and did well- that might not make you as competitive for masters entry compared to one of the bigger top ranking unis (who also tend to prioritize their own undergrad students for post-grad programs). Even with a not popular uni if you have good work experience and your marks are good you'll definitely still have opportunities!

[@xon4yk258]

@@thepsychdiaries thank you!! also, if im an international student and ive done my undergrad or bachelors in my home country and looking forward to doing a masters in Australia is there scope?

[@ek4321-h9m]

Hi, for the master of professional psychology 5+1 pathway, is the 1 year internship paid? Thank you

[@BiSTHN]

late reply but for the old 4+2, i believe it was unpaid and you actually had to pay for a supervisor yourself for those 2 years

[@earthsfriend1365]

If I complete a 4 year undergraduate program in India can I directly apply for a masters in Australia?

[@ViNguyen-fc2pd]

Heyy Ro, I wanted to ask you how its possible that you are a clinical psychologist with a masters degree. I am confused about this because everywhere on google it says you are required to have a doctorate degree to become a clinical psychologist. Thank you in advance!!!😆

[@shreeyutshrestha8920]

Just wondering, is the graduate diploma of psychology considered to be of equal value as a 4th year like honours to then progress into masters or is honours the only way to get into masters, because I have been seeing mixed information regarding masters from graduate diploma

[@thepsychdiaries]

I think the grad dip is like a bridging course if you've done another degree. After that you'll still need the psychological honours year as a pre-requisite to masters (at least on the UNSW website)!

[@jaybaci]

Do you know much about registered Australian Psych's and their ability to work in countries like America, Canada, UK, New Zealand etc.

[@thepsychdiaries]

I think I searched for the UK and we need to do a UK bridging course :( not sure for the others! I recommend trying to find their countries psychology society

[@anna-_-7936]

I have completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology from India. It was for 3 years and obviously it is not accredited. Can you please suggest me which course I can take to practice as a clinical psychology later? I have been so so confused about it because of the accreditation.

[@anjalidesai6483]

If you have done( hon) pschycology you can do councelling pschycology from australia.you can apply directly

[@anna-_-7936]

@@anjalidesai6483 what about clinical?

[@anjalidesai6483]

​@@anna-_-7936for clinical you have to go through accreditation .then you can apply accordingly as per their guidelines.may be you have to some bridge course to go ahead with masters to complete the credits.

[@thepsychdiaries]

I think the pathway is the same- you will still need something equivalent to a 3 years psychology degree + 1 year honours. Maybe some of the units you did will transfer (contact the uni you want to transfer into to see how much is transferable), maybe some units won't transfer. I think overall contact the Australian Psychological Society (APS website)

[@shyshyshreya]

Hey, what course am i suppose to take if i have done my bachelor's and masters in India which was an integrated program. am i suppose to take phd in clinical psychology or some other course to become a registered psychologist in Australia.

[@thepsychdiaries]

Hop on the APAC website and check about transferring international qualifications to see which stage you're up to :)

[@shyshyshreya]

​@@thepsychdiariesthankyou!!

[@historicalfacts7609]

I am postgraduate in psychology but no job

[@lachlanblackstock3857]

How about now ?

[@YoungestAce]

What kind of psychologist are You specifically!?

[@ViNguyen-fc2pd]

shes a clinical psychologist

[@firee_]

Hi! I am currently an undergraduate psychology student in the UK but am looking to pursue clinical psychology in Australia (I am an Australian citizen), how would this application process work? Would I directly apply for a Masters or would I have to apply for the 1-year honours degree since UK undergrad psychology courses are only 3 years? Thanks!

[@thepsychdiaries]

I think for entry into masters typically you'll need some sort of honours equivalent (a full one year research thesis). Best bet is email the uni you're interested in applying for!