Psychotherapist
A day as a psychotherapist
You've worked as a psychologist for ten years, and have recently completed a part-time training course in psychotherapy. Now, you provide this new 'talking' therapy for many of your NHS patients. At 9am you begin a group therapy session, encouraging a family to interact calmly and happily. By encouraging them to talk frankly about things that have happened in the past, you hope they'll discover the causes of their current feelings of distress. Throughout the day, you counsel individuals and groups - helping them free themselves from stress, emotional problems and relationship issues. You feel your recent psychotherapist training has boosted your ability to help people in distress, and are happy to offer this unique form of therapy.
Does this sound like you?
You have a genuine interest in the feelings of others, and enjoy listening. You can empathise and understand people easily, and are able to learn from your own personal experiences
What's next after GCSE?
After gaining a minimum of 5 A-C grades at GCSE (or the equivalent), you'll be all set to take at least two A levels - preferably including psychology.
What's next after A level and beyond?
You'll need at least two A levels (or the equivalent), preferably including psychology, and ready to apply for a BPS-accredited degree course in psychology. Check the BPS (British Psychological Society) website for details of universities offered a BPS-accredited degree course.
you interested in this career?
