Clinical Psychologist

Clinical psychologists use psychological methods and research to help improve the lives of their clients by reducing distress and improve psychological well being. They use a variety of methods to do so and work with a large range of people to improve issues such as; depression, anxiety and neurological disorders. The job requires them to work with their clients over a number of sessions to diagnose, assess and manage their condition, this often requires them to work alongside other healthcare professionals to tackle their clients problems.

Look below to see the skills you need, the route to the career and the relevant work experience.

Skills Required

~ An interest in how people think and behave
~ Honesty and integrity
~ The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
~ Problem-solving and decision-making skills
~ A responsible and professional approach
~ Empathetic and understanding approach when dealing with clients

~ Ability to apply psychological understanding to help solve clinical issues

~ Have the drive and enthusiasm to help fix problems

~ excellent communication skills

~ Ability to work well both independently and in a team

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