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How to become a Clinical Psychologist? |
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What they do
Clinical psychology applies the scientific knowledge base of psychology to 'clinical' problems. After completing a psychology undergraduate degree, postgraduate training is undertaken in the application of psychology to a variety of human difficulties. Clinical psychologists aim to reduce psychological distress and to enhance and promote psychological well-being. A wide range of psychological difficulties may be dealt with, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, learning disabilities, child and family problems and serious mental illness.
To assess a client, a clinical psychologist may undertake a clinical assessment using a variety of methods including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of behaviour. Assessment may lead to therapy, counselling or advice.
For more information...
- For more information on the role of a clinical psychologist and for advice on becoming a clinical psychologist, please visit the Careers and Qualifications section of the website.
- For information about becoming a Clinical Psychologist, please see the Making a Difference with Clinical Psychology DVD on the Division's website. This is a purpose made DVD that informs sixth formers and undergraduates about a career in Clinical Psychology.
- The Division's Prequalification Group provides information for pre-training or in-training clinical psychologists. The Group is composed of, and represents, people interested in a career in psychology who have membership of the Division of Clinical Psychology.
- The Division has a created a web resource for members of the public.
- Brief history of the profession of clincial psychology
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