How to become a counselling psychologist

Counselling psychologists can play a fundamental and inspiring role in people's lives.

Their aim is to address a range of psychological and emotional issues, helping people to live more skilful, effective, and meaningful lives.

But how do you qualify, and what is being a counselling psychologist really like?

This text provides a clear, practical guide to the pathway to qualifying as a counselling psychologist.

Written by an experienced practitioner, and incorporating testimonials from trainees, trainers, and qualified counselling psychologists, it explains every step of the journey, including advice on a suitable degree course, making the most of a training placement, how to prepare for the job interview, and the challenges of making the transition from training to qualification.