Psychologists, therapists and counselors help and support people with their mental health, by helping them to understand, cope and overcome their problems which can range from mild to more complex conditions such as anxiety, depression, addiction and mental health disorders.
It is possible to enter at any level with the appropriate employment, qualifications, skills and/or experience.
Details on other careers can be found in the Health Careers Website link listed below.
Useful links:
HEE Health Careers: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/psychological-therapies/roles-psychological-therapies
Healthcare Apprenticeship Standards Online: https://haso.skillsforhealth.org.uk/pathways/
British Psychological Society (BPS): https://www.bps.org.uk/
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): https://www.hcpc-uk.org
UK Council for Psychology: https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP): https://www.bacp.co.uk/
Video:
A career in the psychological therapies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hw6aPIczXk