In this episode, Mary discusses how to build a psychology CVover time, focusing on various roles that provide relevant experience for aspiring counselling psychologists. She emphasizes the importance of clinical experience, reflexivity, and the skills gained from different positions, including support worker, occupational therapy assistant, assistantpsychologist, and IAPT roles. The conversation highlights the competitive nature of these roles and the value of unpaid charity work and research assistant positions in enhancing one's CV.

Chapters

00:00 Building a Psychology CV: An Introduction

02:38 Understanding Clinical Experience Requirements

05:18 The Role of Support Workers in Psychology

10:15 Occupational Therapy Assistant: A Valuable Experience

15:54 The Competitive Landscape of Assistant PsychologistRoles

20:27 IAPT Roles: Bridging Theory and Practice

24:31 Enhancing Experience with Charity Roles

28:09 The Importance of Research Assistant Roles

31:25 Reflexivity: The Golden Thread in Building Your CV