Psychologist
Performs core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of psychologist, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
06 · Qualifications & training you need
Graduate- level and postgraduate qualifications are essential; psychologists must be registered to be able to practise.
Where people train for this
03 · Education pathway
Social science, psychology, counselling, social work or related education; regulated practice requires jurisdictional credentials.
04 · Lifestyle
Depending on their specialism, psychologists usually work normal office hours. If employed in a hospital, they might work shifts.
04 · Location
Most psychologists see clients in person, but some are adopting a hybrid working space between home, offices, clinics, and institutions.
21 · The realities
The job can be emotionally stressful. In some branches of the profession, a psychologist can be on call for long periods of time.
12 · How the pathway typically runs
A minimum of a degree is needed to enter this profession. With relevant work experience, you can then study for a postgraduate qualification that will enable you to specialize in a certain area, from clinical to occupational psychology. ASSISTANT You can gain valuable experience before your degree studies by working as a psychology assistant or for a mental health charity.
07 · Graduate route
To qualify as a psychologist, you need a degree, as well as an accreditation by a professional body. If you have a degree in another discipline, you can take a conversion course.