Fortunately there is no requirement for work experience to take place at particular times - in fact, work experience post-graduation is at last as good as experience before graduation. You did the most important thing you could (and which you can't change at a later date) during your undergrad which...

Nothing much to add to the above posts - just another reassurance that you are not the only one. The important thing is how you now handle it - speak up at work about it (hiding it would be an ethical issue) - your supervisor and/or manager can help you work through any actions you need to take. For...

Scrolling through the first two courses these don't appear to be accredited courses and instead are likely to give you a short introduction to these topics. I doubt very much that having such as course on your CV would sway a dclinpsy shortlisted. However, it's good to learn about different approach...

I can't speak for shortlisting but I described my perfect day and how I liked to spend my free time. I also tried to add a bit of very safe humour and show a little style in my writing, to come across as human.

Just looking up this topic for information about working abroad as a clin pscyh. It seems it's possible in Australia and NZ and might be possible in Euproe - does anyone have any knowledge about it in Europe?

I applied for a trainee PWP role, and got offered to attend an assessment day. I made it right through to interviews, however they did not offer me the post, as they said they were looking for people who wanted a long term career as a PWP. Whilst you want to act with integrity, do think about how e...

Lunathecat - I'm not sure whether it's about not liking research or not feeling confident in it. It is different in the doctorate as you are carrying out a project and discerning how to use and interpret stats or qual methods for the project rather than drilling knowledge and exercises on statistics...

You could try the online streams from SDS Skills Development or Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre.

There are also some free courses through Future Learn for introductions to CBT.

My frustration has been the opposite - that I thought the job would be very varied and involved all the elements but it turned out to be therapy with a little bit of other work tagged on, at least until someone reaches a much higher level. The emphasis was on churning out therapy sessions or maybe a...

Yes, I've seen similar service issues in PWP work. I'm glad to hear you have good supervision and hope you can use this to feel you can practice competently, have the support for risk issues and to practice ethically. If you're in a really difficult service, sometimes it just makes sense to move on ...

As above, there are things you would need to organise to work privately. Many of the other advantages and disadvantages are similar to anyone who is self-employed: Security, regular income and sick pay versus autonomy and flexibility. In terms of the nature of the clinical work: In a service you are...

Having done online therapy, also think about how you can convey warmth and still communicate non-verbally even when your whole body is not shown. Also, check what's visible in the background!

The BPS new year always seems to start in January with new fees being due for the year. Worth giving them a ring.

You could go for a lecturing post - these are easier to get with a clinical psychology background and can be done at some Unis without publications or a PhD but you will probably spend the vast majority of the time teaching and being overworked. If you're early on in the dclinpsy and sure it's not f...

There are now doctoral/postgrad student loans and people get part-time jobs alongside (can't imagine this ever being possible on a clinical psychology doctorate!). I've known people be able to count their existing paid job (e.g. as a AP) as a large portion of placement time but this depends on the c...