Career 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

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Click here to find useful tips on navigating assistant psychologist interviews from our webinar! You can also find the supporting slides here.

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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