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So You Want To Be A Psychologist PODNOTES

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Why Podnotes? In clinical practice, notes are how we make sense of what we hear — turning conversation into insight and insight into action. Podnotes work the same way. Part podcast, part educational resource. A conversation designed to leave you with something you can actually use. This is our first Podnotes series. It will not be our last. Affiniti+ Podnotes is where evidence-based psychology meets the conversations that actually matter — honest, rigorous, and free. Our debut series, So You Want To Be A Psychologist, is for anyone considering or navigating the clinical psychology pathway — f...

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So You Want To Be A Psychologist: Behind The Scenes 19.06.2026 1:10

What goes into making a podcast? More than you’d think — and some of it is worth showing. Behind-the-scenes footage from So You Want To Be A Psychologist is now live. Zara and I sitting with questions that don’t have clean answers. The moments before the record light goes on. All five episodes are now available on YouTube, Substack, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. Find them here: https:/...

So You Want To Be A Psychologist Episode 5 02.06.2026 17:16

You’ve qualified. Now what? This final episode looks at career paths in both the NHS and private practice, drawing on Dr Anindita Sarkar’s 26 years of experience across both. We discuss the long-term impact clinical psychologists can have, the realities of leadership and service development, and the emerging questions around AI and the future of the profession. We also answer the question the whol...

So You Want To Be A Psychologist Episode 4 26.05.2026 9:15

Over 100 applicants for one assistant psychologist post. That is not exceptional. That is normal. This episode is about what you do about it. We cover how to structure a CV and cover letter that gets read, how to prepare for interviews when everyone in the room is equally qualified on paper, and the most common mistakes candidates make — and don’t realise they’re making. We also talk honestly abou...

So You Want To Be A Psychologist Episode 3 19.05.2026 12:17

The prospectus version of a clinical psychology doctorate sounds manageable. The reality is different. This episode covers what doctoral training is actually like — the clinical work, the research, the pressures, the support, and what a viva involves. More importantly, it covers what you need to do before you apply: the experience that matters, the experience that doesn’t, and how to position your...

So You Want To Be A Psychologist Episode 2 12.05.2026 11:04

Clinical psychologist. Psychotherapist. Psychiatrist. Counselling psychologist. Most people use these terms interchangeably. They are not the same — and confusing them costs you time, money, and sometimes years of experience in the wrong direction. This episode clarifies the differences, maps the range of psychology specialisms available, and answers the questions nobody tells you early enough: wh...

So You Want To Be A Psychologist Episode 1 05.05.2026 8:16

Most people who want to be clinical psychologists don't fully understand what the role involves until they're already years into trying to get there. This episode fixes that. Dr Anindita speaks with Zara about what drew her to the field, what the reality of the profession looks like from the inside, and what aspiring psychologists need to understand before they invest years in this path. If you're...

Introducing So You Want To Be A Psychologist 30.04.2026 2:36

So You Want To Be A Psychologist is a free five-episode podcast series for anyone interested in or preparing for a career in clinical psychology. The series explores what the pathway actually looks like in practice, from building experience, to applying for assistant psychologist roles, to getting onto the doctorate in clinical psychology. Hosted by Dr Anindita Sarkar, Consultant Clinical Psycholo...