Becoming a Clinical Psychologist: Everything You Need to Know brings together all the information you need to pursue a career in this competitive field.

Steven Thomas Mayers is a UK trained clinical psychologist currently working in Sydney, Australia. Since 2007, Steve has worked in a wide range of contexts with a variety of service user groups and professional teams in mental health, physical health, neuropsychology and social care settings in the UK and Australia.

Amanda Lindiwe Mwale is a Zimbabwe-born clinical psychologist who trained and currently works in London, UK. Amanda has worked in and conducted research with different groups of individuals and in a variety of clinical settings, including neuropsychology, developmental psychology, health psychology, adult mental health and intellectual disabilities.

Contents

Acknowledgements..................................................................................................

How to use this book...............................................................................................

Key terms and organisations......................................................................................

Introduction...........................................................................................................

Chapter one: what is a clinical psychologist?..........................................................................

Chapter two: what is it like to train as a clinical psychologist?..............................................

Chapter three: what is it like to work as a clinical psychologist?...........................................

Chapter four: how can I make the most of my psychology degree and work experience?....

Chapter five: how do I prepare for applications, interviews and take care of myself?..........

Chapter six: how do I know if clinical psychology is for me?.................................................

Appendix ...........................................................................................

References..............................................................................................