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Oct 4, 20243 min read
What is the difference between stress and burnout? With Dr Claire Plumbly
Explore stress vs burnout with Dr. Claire Plumbly on the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, featuring practical tips for managing nervous system


Oct 4, 20245 min read
Navigating Suicide Prevention: A Conversation with Steve Phillip of The Jordan Legacy
Steve Phillip shares his journey from loss to action, advocating for suicide prevention and a zero suicide society through The Jordan Legacy


Oct 4, 202427 min read
Learning about leadership, inclusion & emotional intelligence as an Aspiring Psychologist
Kul Mahay, shares his experience of developing leadership training for aspiring psychologists and talking about emotional intelligence


Oct 4, 202421 min read
Do you need a Master's Degree to further your Psychology career?
Do you always need a master's degree to further your professional psychology career?
We answer this for you today!


Oct 4, 202428 min read
Training as a Psychologist outside the U.K. and reducing perfectionism - with Michaela Thomas
Not all qualified psychologists in the the U.K. trained here.
And just why is perfectionism so rife in psychology? Michaela Thomas explains


Oct 4, 20242 min read
How to excel as a psychology student
Dr. Marianne Trent reflects on her psychology undergraduate experience, emphasising the value of friendships, work-life balance, exploration


Oct 4, 202411 min read
Should you attend psychology interviews when you already have job offers?
You or someone you know may find themselves in the position of being offered multiple interviews for roles and courses. What to do?


Oct 4, 20244 min read
How to become a clinical psychologist in the UK
I thought now might be a good time to dial it right back and talk about how people can learn more about the steps involved for qualifying.


Oct 4, 202411 min read
What to do when you're waiting to hear about a job application?
What to do in that tricky bit between submitting an application and hearing back from them about whether you've been successful.


Oct 4, 202411 min read
How to work with Trauma as an Aspiring Psychologist
Working with trauma is a key area of competence for people working in mental health. Here's why!


Jan 2, 20239 min read
Do we need New Year's Resolutions in Psychology? Are they helpful?
Do we need new year's resolutions and can we use them in our career?
Dr Marianne Trent discusses!


Sep 7, 202220 min read
What is a Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP)? & How do you train as one?
by Dr Marianne Trent, Clinical Psychologist Welcome along to The Aspiring Psychologist Blog. This blog post is an adaptation of episode...


Aug 29, 20229 min read
How to have boundaries when socialising as a mental health professional
How do we have boundaries & not therapise our friends & strangers when we are off duty?
Do you tell people what do you do for a living?


Mar 11, 20225 min read
How to deal with DClinPsy Disappointment - Clinical Psychology - Clearing House - My Top Tips
by Dr Marianne Trent, Clinical Psychologist So, let's talk about the DClinPsy application process. For those of you in the know, you will...
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