The Psychology Futures Podcast

Our bonus episode features guests working at the British Psychological Society (BPS), Careers Manager Cat and Careers Officer Harmeet. The BPS is a professional body that advocates and supports Psychologists and Psychology in the UK. Both guests chat with producer Sophie about their individual career journeys. They also discuss what it's like working for the BPS, any misconceptions about Psych...

This episode features Georgia who is an Associate Psychological Practitioner and a Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner. Georgia chats with Kim about the career path she has taken to now be working in her two roles. They discuss what her working day looks like, her training and a honest insight into how she maintains her wellbeing. Helpful links: BPS- https://bit.ly/43xEdpQ NHS careers...

This episode features Andrew. Andrew chats with host Kim about his experience of being a Trainee Sports Psychologist. He tells us about what the doctorate involves, how he manages his workload and advice for students who are interested in doing the training to be a Sports Psychologist.

This episode features Kyle. Kyle is part of the Civil Service Fast Stream working in Government Policy. The Civil Service Fast Stream is the UK government's graduate development programme, designed to progress individuals into leadership roles within the Civil Service. Kyle chats with Producer Sophie about what his scheme involves, the application process and advice for anyone thinking of appl...

Welcome to season 2 of the Psychology Futures podcast! This episode features Trainee Forensic Psychologist Holly. Holly tells host Kim about her journey towards being a Trainee Forensic Psychologist. They discuss what being a Forensic Psychologist involves, her training route and any challenges she faces.

This Psychology Futures episode features Lara. Lara chats with producer Sophie about her journey into working as a HR Assistant. Working in HR is a popular and well- suited career route for Psychology students to go down. Hear all about Lara's working day, responsibilities she has and her reflections of the role.

This episode features Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Julia (CBT) and Integrative Therapist Audrey. This episode is different to our others as we compare two different career journey's. Julia and Audrey discuss with host Kim a detailed insight into their therapeutic approach, the training they underwent and what their working days look like. Helpful links: Homepage | BPS BACP- https://bit.ly/48KIW...

This weeks Psychology Futures guest is Connie. Connie chats with Psychology student Aoife about her journey of becoming a Manager of a Psychiatric Ward. They discuss her working day responsibilities, advice for students and a honest insight into how she maintains her wellbeing.

This week's episode features Residential Assistant Psychologist Saffron. Psychology student Aoife chats with Saffron about her journey from her Undergraduate degree to her new and competitive role as a Assistant Psychologist in a residential home. They discuss her working day, the application process and advice for students. Check out our website for more content on careers in Psychology: Rise...

This weeks Psychology Futures guest is Rachel Edwards. Kim chats with Rachel about her journey from being a student to gaining a position with the Local Government Graduate Scheme, one of the best graduate schemes in the country. They discuss the graduate scheme application process, the pressures of navigating a career path and advice for students. More information: Homepage- North east combined A...

Welcome to the Psychology Futures Podcast. Episode one features our psychology student Aoife chatting to guest Deanne. Deanne tells us all about how she's feeling towards starting her masters in psychological wellbeing and clinical practice. They discuss navigating the pressures of finding a career path, how they deal with pressures and advice for students. We hope you enjoy this real and rela...