
The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast What it means to call yourself a psychologist, with Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 36: What it means to call yourself a psychologist.
Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.
The journey to becoming a qualified psychologist is not an easy one. Increasingly, there are people out there who claim to be psychologists when they are not qualified. Today I am joined by the inspiring Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo, who is a counselling psychologist. We discuss what it means to call yourself a psychologist and the controversies around using this term without the qualifications. I hope that you find it useful and thank you for being a part of my world.
The Highlights:
- 00:28: Welcoming Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo, counselling psychologist.
- 02:23: Tara’s journey
- 08:09: What can you do if you spot an unqualified psychologist?
- 09:00: Why the difference between qualified and unqualified is so vital.
- 10:21: What the BPS logo actually means.
- 12:49: The impact on aspiring psychologists and qualified psychologists.
- 17:35: Considering risk.
- 19:21: Let’s talk money.
- 20:09: Tara’s brilliantly compassionate conversation starter project.
- 25:51: Getting in touch with Tara and a big thank you!
Get in touch with Tara:
Website: www.drtara.co.uk
LinkedIn: Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tara-quinn-cirillo-757301212/
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