Also, link in with non-applied psychology lecturers at Universities - they often need to show they are partnering with practitioners and also want links for access to participants etc. You get to work with someone with research skills who may have more time for research. If you're in the NHS conside...

Lingua_Franca, Those feedback comments are shocking and highly inappropriate. It sounds like there is some education needed on how to give feedback and something to be addressed at least at department level. One way the University could frame it is that being able to give appropriate feedback is an ...

Geishawife - really sorry to hear that. I hope you can take some time and be with those that matter.

4. I am looking at EMDR training - any insight from others who have done this training? I've recently completed Part 3 of my EMDR training - it's pretty intense training but I am using the approach in my daily work. It's a significant investment in terms of time and money but the time is spent on l...

Can you speak with the recruiting manager/supervisor/interview who selected you for the role and who you would be working with - they can then speak to HR. Band 6 before qualification has definitely been done before and until you qualify. you sign off as a trainee still. Do make sure your contract s...

I find it helpful to think of Maslow's hierarchy of needs when thinking of paying for therapy - food and shelter expenses need to come first but personally I found it worthwhile to forgo having a holiday for a few years to pay for therapy. But it's a personal decision. I'd rather live in a world wit...

Hi Ruth2417, Sorry to hear that you're struggling with anxiety in interviews. On the self-help front you could use CBT books (e.g. the overcoming series) and these may be enough or you may find you need more. It might help if you can distinguish the thoughts and beliefs behind these anxieties e.g. i...

There is a survey live about the development of the new Clinical Associate Psychologist Posts https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4833614/Clinical-Associate-Psychologist-Degree-Apprenticeship-Standard There is a document about the proposed new role https://surveygizmolibrary.s3.amazonaws.com/library/2290...

Other people above have given you the information and considerations for career path and by now you probably realise such a career is likely to take some time and gaining some more relevant experience. Also, you might enjoy other allied careers or find ways to change and develop your current career ...

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I'd written a response but then realised I was thinking of a different company. I couldn't delete the post but could edit it.

Does anyone have access to this journal please? Meuret, A. E., Twohig, M. P., Rosenfield, D., Hayes, S. C., & Craske, M. G. (2012). Brief acceptance and commitment therapy and exposure for panic disorder: A pilot study. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 19(4), 606-618. doi:10.1016/j.cbpra.2012.05.004

A big thank you to everyone who completed this survey - I have now closed it.

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Getting some work as a support worker or similar would be great first experience post-graduation. You'll not only gain clinical experience but also insight into another healthcare system and ways of working. You could also look at writing up the experience for Aspire or other appropriate publication...