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Career Paths in Psychology

Psychology is an incredibly diverse field with many different career routes.

We have collated a simple breakdown of some of the most common paths in psychology.

Clinical Psychologist

Work with people experiencing mental and physical health conditions:

  • Psychological assessments

  • Deliver therapy (e.g. CBT and other approaches)

  • Work within multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)

  • Support patients with complex needs

Forensic Psychologist

Work within the criminal justice system:

  • Assess risk of reoffending

  • Deliver interventions for offending behaviour

  • Write reports for courts and parole boards

  • Support rehabilitation and behaviour change

Occupational Psychologist

Improve workplace wellbeing and performance:​

  • Support employee development and training

  • Analyse performance and productivity

  • Advise organisations on leadership and culture

Assistant Psychologist

  • Support psychological assessments

  • Assist with therapy sessions

  • Collect and analysing data

  • Contribute to research projects

  • Help develop clinical resources

Education Psychology

Support children with learning and emotional needs:

  • Assess children’s learning and development

  • Work with schools, parents, and local authorities

  • Create support plans and interventions ​​

Sport & Exercise Psychologist

Sport psychologists help individuals improve performance, motivation, and mental resilience:

  • Work on improving performance under pressure

  • Build confidence and motivation

  • Support injury recovery

  • Enhance focus and mental skills

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