Psychology, Actually

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 117: How does knitting benefit mental health? In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent interviews Dr. Mia Hobbs, a clinical psychologist and advocate for knitting for mental wellbeing. They discuss the therapeutic benefits of knitting and how it can improve mental health. Dr. Hobbs shares her personal experien...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 116: What is an occupational psychologist? Organisational psychology Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent interviews Joe Gray, a soon-to-be qualified occupational psychologist. They discuss the field of occupational psychology, how to get starte...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 115: What is a mental health and wellbeing practitioner? Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent interviews Harriet Barnes, a qualified mental health and wellbeing practitioner. They discuss the role of a mental health and wellbeing practitioner, t...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 114: Why you should apply for research roles with Jessica McGiffen - assistant clinical research practitioner Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In this podcast episode, Dr. Marianne Trent interviews Jess, an assistant clinical research practitioner for the NHS. We learn more about her role and provide insights and...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 113: Pride, personal growth and self-discovery with Phil Pampoulov Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist podcast, we speak with almost qualified Phil Pampoulov, a third-year trainee. Join us as we reminisce and reflect on Phil’s career path, the beauty of placements and the...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 112: Reasons why you shouldn’t be a psychologist – myths debunked Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist podcast, we explore and debunk several myths, things we have been told, and challenged views around topics to do with psychology. Join us as we address career progression...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 111: Pursuing a long-distance Part-time Master’s Degree Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist podcast, we speak about part-time long-distanced master’s degree with Gavin Clarke, a mature student who’s had many experiences and degrees under his belt. We discuss the value of...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 110: Men’s mental health matters with Dr T. Ajayi Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist podcast, we welcome psychiatrist Dr. T Ajayi where we discuss all things male, including how to create a safe space, the importance of listening without advising and reducing shame. Dr A...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 109: Understanding pensions for psychologists with Ian Dempsey Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist podcast, I am welcoming back a guest from my previous episode – Ian Dempsey. Whilst this episode may not be focused on psychology, it is important for anyone stepping into t...

In this episode, Dr. Marianne Trent and Dr. Tara Quinn-Cirillo discuss the importance of finding a qualified therapist in the UK. They introduce their new book, "Talking Heads: Your Guide to Finding a Qualified Therapist in the UK," which aims to provide valuable information and guidance on navigating the world of mental health professionals. They emphasize the need for safety, integrity, and ethi...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 107: What is Cancel Culture in Psychology? – with Dr Deborah Kingston Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist podcast, I am joined with the wonderfully inspiring Dr Deborah Kingston, a resilient trauma-specialist. Join us as we delve into the fear of speaking, the importance...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 106: Coping with trauma – personally and professionally – with ex-Paralympian Dr Yvonne Waft Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In today’s episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, we have an inspiring, resilient guest who is an ex-Paralympian, author and a successful clinical psychologist. Join Dr Yvonne Waft...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 105: The 5 things I am glad I knew as a psychology undergraduate Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In our previous episode, I spoke about some of the things I wish I had known as a psychology graduate. In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist podcast, I reflect on the 5 things that I was so glad I knew at that...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 104: The 5 things I wish I had known as a Psychology Undergraduate Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. I hope application season has gone well this year, for whatever type of psychologist you are aspiring to be. In our previous episode, I spoke about failures and reflected on what that means to me. In this episode,...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: How to use Psychology in a war zone – Ukraine - Trauma Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent interviews Dr. Alistair Teager about his experiences setting up a new psychology service in Ukraine. Dr. Teager discusses how he became involved in the...

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. The DClinPsy deadline has just passed and the EdPsy deadline is approaching fast! I hope you feel accomplished with your applications and that it has gone well. In this episode, we focus on failure and success, 2 sides of the same coin. Failure – it is something we all experience and whilst it feels soul crushing at the time, we grow so...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 101: How to Get Psychology Researched Published Before You Graduate Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Application season is coming to a close soon – I hope it has gone well! In today’s episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, we invite the inspiring Matthew to share his experience on how he got involved in pu...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 100: A celebration of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. We are now just under over 2 weeks for the deadline for DclinPsy! I hope application season has gone well this year! In the meantime, we have a new episode out truly focusing on celebrating wins! We are now at 100 episodes an...

For those of you who are applying to the EdPsy or DclinPsy, I wish you the very best in your applications. In the meantime, we have a new episode out focusing on relationships, dating and connecting with Finnish culture with Dr Mari Kovenan. Dr Mari Kovenan has wandered through different paths of psychology including occupational psychology, and specialises in Trauma, and has a podcast too! Join u...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 98: Community interventions, human connection and being a black male in Psychology with Jonathan Padi Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. For those of you who are applying to the EdPsy or DclinPsy, I hope applications are going well. October marks Black History Month! In line with this, in this episode of the Aspiri...

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a keynote speaker? Well! Wonder no more! Come with me behind the scenes as I go on tour to Galway. I was delivering a speech to the Irish Psychological Society. Have you ever visited Ireland? Tell me in the comments about your favourite experiences. This podcast episode is best enjoyed on YouTube to really soak up the sights and sounds! We are almost midway...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 96: On being a Sikh, Imposter Syndrome, and therapeutic relationships with Dr Gurpreet Kaur Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. We are almost midway through application season – I hope this is going okay for you. In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, we welcome Dr Gurpreet Kaur, a Sikh clinical psych...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 95: The impact of autism, gastrointestinal conditions and what it taught me with Dr Victoria Walker Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. We are in the full swing of application season – time goes by quickly! In light of this, this episode welcomes Victoria Walker, a trainee clinical psychologist, where we talk about...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 95: Should you go into private practice? with Thomas Gourley - Trainee Clinical Psychologist Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. One thing I find myself often doing is reflecting on my own journey in becoming a psychologist, the struggles, the wins, the changes we adapt to, the different roles we play post-qualifica...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: Trauma, EMDR and non-executive roles in Psychology with Dr Rachel Lee Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Sometimes you will start a degree and just get the sense that it’s not for you. So what can you do and how can you change courses? In today’s episode we explore this. We also chat about trauma and how EMDR can...