Becoming a Clinical Psychologist | differences with psychiatry/counselling, salary, alternatives

Pretty much everything you need to know about Clinical Psychology, summarised in 24 minutes.
Feel free to leave any questions down below, I will try to answer as soon as I can ^.^ but if you are shy feel free to DM me on Insta @TheOxfordPsych

☆ Timestamps ☆
00:00 Introduction
01:14 What are Clinical Psychologists?
02:12 What do Clinical Psychologists do and where do they work?
04:48 Psychiatry vs Psychology
06:58 Money, money, money (it be funny)
08:31 Job security of Clinical Psychologists
09:25 Life as a Trainee Clinical Psychologist
10:25 Truth about pre-qualified life
12:40 Tip 1 - Focus on the best grades, if possible within your circumstances
13:22 Tip 2 - Get as much relevant clinical and research experience as possible
14:50 Tip 3 - Use the Internet!!!!
15:57 Tip 3 - Make sure you have Plan Bs
17:11 Alternative but similar careers
18:19 Counselling vs Clinical Psychology
21:27 Recommended resources

☆ About Me ☆
My name's Aika, I'm 25, Hong Kong Chinese & I'm a final year Trainee Clinical Psychologist at Oxford. I hope to de-mystify the clinical psychology career in the UK, increase the representation of diversity in the field and make Clinical Psychology and Oxbridge feel just a little bit more accessible and human if I can.

☆ Mentioned ☆
If you want to know what the specific academic requirements are, as well as clinical and research experiences relevant to applying to Clinical Psychology in the UK are, please see my previous video:

☆ Disclaimer ☆
Views and opinions are my own and do not represent the views of the University of Oxford or Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. My videos are for informational and educational purposes only.

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[jazmyne]

How do I find an internship in psychology.Every time i call they won’t allow me to shadow because of patient privacy .

[hollymunn]

This was incredibly informative, thank you very much

[anjalikumar]

Great video, really appreciate you sharing this and making it easily accessible! 💓

[charlotte]

Hi Aika, could you do a video about becoming a clinical psychologist through research (I.e. having a PhD and working in academia)? How to get into the clinical field of research specifically?

[anasanas]

Can you do anotion list that have all your favorite psychology books for anyone who wants to read, it will a positive contribution to psychology society and for anyone who wants to evolve them self

[emm]

Such a helpful video! I was also wondering what your lip colour is in that video? 😅 it looks so good xx

[FrogmortonHotchkiss]

Ooh, correcting oneself over less/fewer--I approve. 🤓

[izaaaaaarah]

Hi Aika, Thank you so much for this video, I’m in my final year of undergrad psychology and I’m looking to be a clinical psychologist in the future but just wanted to check - to work as trainee PWP is that prior to applying for doctorate and considered good experience? Or is it part of the doctorate where you would receive that training? Currently my work experience consists of support work in a mental health charity and working as a honorary research associate with my university

[GabriellaKombouras-jz]

I want to one day become a clinical phychologist in the future I am going to attend college for a bachelors degree and gain experience to then become a psychologist

[tanviabrao]

Hi Aika. Love the video. Please do a video on how you managed to get the home status funding for dclinpsy as an international student

[annacarinamorales]

Thank you so much for this video! Just to follow up on the difference between counseling and clinical psych - I was wondering if you happen to know how to get more info on counseling psych? (had the impression that it might require less research but might be wrong). Didn’t know counseling wasn’t funded so thanks for mentioning that - it’s quite a relevant detail!!

[PakistaniinGermany]

My study background is a bachelor's in Computer science and now I am studying a master's in cognitive science with a specialization in cognitive psychology and neuroscience. I took some technical classes too but I enjoyed these two majors so much and in the future, I want to work as a clinical psychologist. My next plan is to do PhD as well from any German university. But every time I discuss this with any senior I get the same reply that I cannot be a clinical psychologist. Would you guide me on what should i do or any other field I should search about if I can't be a clinical psychologist.?I just want a bright future i struggled a lot in finding my interest. And now I need help from seniors.

[PrayThenHustle]

I am a psych undergrad is there a list or video you recommend that shows all fields in psychology? I am trying to decide if I want to get master and /or doctorate in psych but I don’t know what all the fields are to make a decision

[shreyasharma]

Hi Aika, it was such a relief watching your video. It was an absolutely knowledgeable video. I would like to know more about what if I don’t have a BPS accredited course ? Is there any other way. Thanks!

[ricekrispies]

Hi I have a question, can a clinical psychologist work with criminals and examining them in order to advice police/judges/jurors?

[ambreensaleem]

How to become child psychologist/special need children psychologist specifically

[alinaahn]

Good day, thank you for the video. When I googles salary of clinical psychologist google said 100k and NHS website said highest 50k ( 5+ years of experience), I wonder which one is true ? And you said in video you can reach 100k salary, can you explain, to do that psychologist need to work 3 jobs ? Or do own practice and work 8+ hours ? Is it hard to reach that salary level ? Thank you in advance.

[iffyff]

Hi Aika, can you explain what the difference is between a clinical and counselling psychologist? I find it really confusing reading about it online because the training sounds pretty much the same apart from the funding situation. Thank you!

[tinyguitar]

having to write a 1k word essay on this video which is due in few hours oh god help

[Abcdefghijklmnoplm]

Please wear a mic - love your content!