How to become a Trainee Clinical Psychologist in record time!

Jun 12, 2023

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Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: How to become a trainee clinical psychologist in record time!

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.

I often get asked how people can speed up the process to getting onto clinical training and usually my answer is – you can’t really – you have to earn your stripes!

But today’s guest, Nikita, turns all of that advice upside down and back to front!

I hope you find it such an interesting and inspiring listen.

I’d of course love any feedback you might have, and I’d love to know what your offers are and to be connected with you on socials so I can help you to celebrate your wins!

The Highlights:

(00:00): Overview
(01:02): Introduction
(02:36): Welcome to Nikita
(04:14): Being excited about training and a unique opportunity in UEA
(06:14): A slightly unconventional route
(08:50): Still needing time to mature
(10:43): Underestimating the process
(12:26): Job offer before submitting dissertation!
(13:30): Everything at Nikita speed
(15:08): Be authentic – be you! Take chances!
(17:20): What should be on your form
(18:00): Hobbies alongside psychology?
(22:24): Shaving a few years off the process
(23:18): ACP recommendations for Assistant Psychologists
(24:54): Wellbeing Wednesdays
(26:54): Nikita’s tips for reducing burnout
(29:38): Speaking about our narrative
(31:48): Excitement about the layers yet to be revealed
(32:26): Thanks to Nikita and random broken arm moanings
(34:31): Exciting update from Nikita!
(35:27): Summary and Close

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