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How did you get started in Psychology and what has been your journey so far?
How did Dr Marianne start and advance her career as an Aspiring & qualified clinical psychologist? Here's the potted history!
Oct 4, 20243 min read


What you need to know as a psychology student
This article has been amended from episode 104 of The Aspiring psychologist Podcast. You can listen to it here or watch it here. In a...
Oct 4, 20242 min read


Learning about leadership, inclusion & emotional intelligence as an Aspiring Psychologist
Kul Mahay, shares his experience of developing leadership training for aspiring psychologists and talking about emotional intelligence
Oct 4, 202427 min read


Do you need a Master's Degree to further your Psychology career?
Do you always need a master's degree to further your professional psychology career?
We answer this for you today!
Oct 4, 202421 min read


Must have new book for Aspiring Psychologists - Competition - The Aspiring Psychologist Collective
The brand new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective is now available. You can also enter a competition.
Oct 4, 20244 min read


Dr Marianne Trent answers questions from an Aspiring Psychologist
Dr Marianne Trent answers questions by Aspiring psychologist Ben Munro
Oct 4, 202420 min read


How to prepare for interview success - DClinpsy - Assistant Psychologist - Interview Tips & Advice
This article has been amended from Episode 64 of The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. If you'd prefer to listen to it then you can here. ...
Oct 4, 202414 min read


What if you do actually quit psychology?
Psychology is a tricky career and not everyone chooses to pursue professional qualification? So what if you quit and do something else?
Oct 4, 202419 min read


How to use Psychology in a war zone
Dr Marianne Trent and Dr Alistair Teager applied clinical psychology in Ukraine, prioritising both professional duty and personal wellbeing
Oct 4, 20243 min read


Training as a Psychologist outside the U.K. and reducing perfectionism - with Michaela Thomas
Not all qualified psychologists in the the U.K. trained here.
And just why is perfectionism so rife in psychology? Michaela Thomas explains
Oct 4, 202428 min read


How to excel as a psychology student
Dr. Marianne Trent reflects on her psychology undergraduate experience, emphasising the value of friendships, work-life balance, exploration
Oct 4, 20242 min read


The little known way to become a qualified psychologist - with Anagha Sharma
There's a little known way to become a qualified psychologist and myself and Anagha Sharma would like to tell you about it!
Oct 4, 202425 min read


What are clinical notes and how and why do we keep them?
What are clinical notes and why do we keep them? How do we keep them? Dr Marianne Trent, Clinical Psychologist explains.
Oct 4, 202412 min read


Should you attend psychology interviews when you already have job offers?
You or someone you know may find themselves in the position of being offered multiple interviews for roles and courses. What to do?
Oct 4, 202411 min read


How to cope with the next psychology application season if you are feeling disappointed
How to tackle the next psychology application cycle if you're feeling like you've had the stuffing knocked out of you from the last one!
Oct 4, 20248 min read


How to become a clinical psychologist in the UK
I thought now might be a good time to dial it right back and talk about how people can learn more about the steps involved for qualifying.
Oct 4, 20244 min read


Why do you feel disappointed?
How can you feel disappointed after an interview when it was never yours to begin with? Dr Marianne Trent explains...
Oct 4, 20247 min read


What to do when you're waiting to hear about a job application?
What to do in that tricky bit between submitting an application and hearing back from them about whether you've been successful.
Oct 4, 202411 min read


Forensic Psychology, ADHD & Dyslexia with Amy Jayne Needham
What is forensic psychology? Can you be a professional psychologist with ADHD and Dyslexia? Amy Jayne Needham and Dr Marianne Trent discuss.
Oct 4, 202428 min read


10,000 thank yous from Dr Marianne Trent
A very exciting announcement about the aspiring psychologist podcast!
Oct 4, 20244 min read
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