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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, 20245 min read
What makes me so special and why do I support Aspiring Psychologists?
What makes Dr Marianne Trent so special, unique and brilliant at supporting Aspiring Psychologists? Find out here!


Oct 4, 202414 min read
How to prepare for interview success - DClinpsy - Assistant Psychologist - Interview Tips & Advice
This article has been amended from Episode 64 of The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. If you'd prefer to listen to it then you can here. ...


Oct 4, 202419 min read
What if you do actually quit psychology?
Psychology is a tricky career and not everyone chooses to pursue professional qualification? So what if you quit and do something else?


Oct 4, 20243 min read
How to use Psychology in a war zone
Dr Marianne Trent and Dr Alistair Teager applied clinical psychology in Ukraine, prioritising both professional duty and personal wellbeing


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, 202412 min read
What are clinical notes and how and why do we keep them?
What are clinical notes and why do we keep them? How do we keep them? Dr Marianne Trent, Clinical Psychologist explains.


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, 20248 min read
How to cope with the next psychology application season if you are feeling disappointed
How to tackle the next psychology application cycle if you're feeling like you've had the stuffing knocked out of you from the last one!


Oct 4, 20247 min read
Why do you feel disappointed?
How can you feel disappointed after an interview when it was never yours to begin with? Dr Marianne Trent explains...


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, 202428 min read
Forensic Psychology, ADHD & Dyslexia with Amy Jayne Needham
What is forensic psychology? Can you be a professional psychologist with ADHD and Dyslexia? Amy Jayne Needham and Dr Marianne Trent discuss.

Oct 4, 20244 min read
10,000 thank yous from Dr Marianne Trent
A very exciting announcement about the aspiring psychologist podcast!

Oct 4, 20243 min read
How applying for professional training in psychology is a lot like gardening
Being an aspiring psychologist can take the patience of a saint! It may feel like you have given up trying by the time you succeed!

Jan 1, 20242 min read
Navigating the Journey to Mental Wellbeing: A Conversation on Finding the Right Therapist
Dr Trent & Dr Quinn-Cirillo unveil insights in their book 'Talking Heads' finding a qualified therapist in the UK.


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!


Dec 20, 20228 min read
The highs and lows of working in mental health settings at Christmas time
Working in mental health services at Christmas time can bring its own unique challenges. Get some advice and the low down from Dr Marianne.


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?
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