Ever wondered what it really takes to become a clinical psychologist? In this powerful solo episode, Dr. Marianne Trent reads her personal chapter from The Clinical Psychologist Collective for the very first time. She shares her authentic journey from assistant psychologist to qualification, including setbacks, creative CV boosters, tips for reflective writing, and advice for standing out in psychology applications. Whether you're an aspiring clinical psychologist or someone considering the path later in life, this episode offers an honest, hopeful, and practical look at building a psychology career in the UK.Free 5-Day Challenge for Aspiring PsychologistsIn today’s pre-roll, I share an exciting opportunity: a completely free 5-Day Challenge designed to boost your confidence, clarity, and career direction as an aspiring psychologist. Starting Monday 12th May, each day you'll receive a short, live training session (15–20 minutes) with a practical activity that helps you take actionable steps toward your goals—whether you’re applying for Assistant Psychologist or DClinPsy roles or looking to get unstuck.What to Expect:Daily expert-led sessions with clear, practical stepsBite-sized mindset and career boosts you can implement immediatelyFlexible live sessions with replays available, so you never miss outComplimentary Space: Ready to take charge of your psychology career? Sign up Now via this link: https://gtps.kartra.com/page/5DC-Dr-Marianne Join us and let’s move forward together!Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction01:32 - Reading the book’s dedication03:17 - Why clinical psychology wasn’t always the dream05:41 - Rejection as motivation06:44 - The shiny gold AP badge moment07:41 - Owning the psychologist title (or not!)08:42 - Car crashes, life crashes & carrots11:21 - The third time's the charm: application form success13:03 - Deciding between doctoral courses16:01 - Embracing “good enough” academic work16:54 - Graduation pride & personal loss18:44 - Studying a distance learning master’s20:32 - What the Aspiring Psychologist Membership offers21:33 - Creative ways to plug CV gaps24:14 - Creating and counting publications25:08 - Tips to make your form stand out26:02 - Why mock interviews are worth the cringe26:56 - Following your dreams & answering kids’ questions28:54 - An email to her future self30:19 - Closing thoughts & further resourcesLinks:📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here:
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