Based on information gathered from assistants, trainee clinical psychologists and clinical psychology course directors across the country, How to Become a Clinical Psychologist includes:

• information on work experience
• advice on job applications and interviews
• details of research projects and training
• guest chapters dealing with reflections from trainees and professional issues.

This guide is the first of its kind and will be an essential companion for anyone interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology.

About the Author

Alice Knight is currently training on the doctoral programme in clinical psychology at the University of Manchester. Prior to this she worked as an assistant psychologist and research assistant within the NHS.

Reviews

"The book offers invaluable advice on preparing for and gaining a place both as an assistant and also as a trainee clinical psychologist." - From the Foreword by Professor Graham Turpin, Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, Chair of the Group of Trainers in Clinical Psychology"The book should be read by anyone who wants to obtain a place on a clinical psychology training programme in the UK or Ireland. It contains a wealth of practical advice on how to obtain relevant experience as an assistant psychologist or other pre-training post and then how to make the transition from this relevant experience on to a clinical psychology training programme." - Alan Carr, Director of the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology at University College, Dublin

"The book offers invaluable advice on preparing for and gaining a place both as an assistant and also as a trainee clinical psychologist." - From the Foreword by Professor Graham Turpin, University of Sheffield, UK

Book Information
ISBN 9781583912423
Author Alice Knight
Format Paperback
Page Count 136
Imprint Brunner-Mazel Inc
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 300g