Pathways to Psychology, a journey with many possibilities at your fingertips

 Hello everyone, and welcome to our next installment of the Pathways to Psychology blog. Today we hear from Fahim Ahmed, Therapist and coach in training. We hope learning more about Fahim's experiences could guide you in your own journey to finding a rewarding Psychology career.  Fahim Ahmed Therapist and coach in training The Road to Becoming a Therapist: A Story of Reflection and Change As a child, I was fascinated with stories. My love for mythology, fantasy and superheroes meant I spent countless hours immersed in TV shows, fantasy novels, or daydreaming. Yet, as I grew older and entered school, my passion for fiction began to fizzle out. I fell into the belief that it wasn’t “cool” to enjoy these things. Like many teenagers, I wanted to belong and avoided standing out from the crowd. It wasn’t until I selected Psychology as one of my A-Level subjects that my fascination with human behaviour reignited. Unfortunately, my enthusiasm didn’t translate into my final grade, and ...

Hello everyone and welcome to our next instalment of the Pathways to Psychology blog. Today we have the pleasure to learn from Rhiannon Chapman, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP). We hope you will find lots of inspiration from Rhiannon's experiences and maybe they could support you on your own venture into the field of Psychology. Rhiannon Chapman My Journey to becoming a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner The human mind has always fascinated me and this curiosity led me to complete my Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Leeds and then pursue a Master’s degree in Mental Health Research in my hometown at the University of Nottingham. While these academic pursuits deepened my understanding of mental health, my personal experiences reinforced my passion for this field of work. I’ve had my own battles with mental health, and these struggles ignited a desire to help others navigate their challenges. This became the driving force behind my decision to work...

 HI everyone Wecome to this edition of the Pathways to Psychology blog. Today we learn from Dr Hayley Lugassy, Educational Psychologist. Hayley walked a path with many twists and turns, one which had not been easy, but one which inspired her to carve out a career in Educational Psychology. We hope you will find reading about Hayley inspiring and encouraging as you embark on your own Psychology path. Dr Hayley Lugassy and her husband- her biggest supporter Journey to Becoming an Educational Psychologist A Move to Spain: New Beginnings and Unexpected Hardships Although I was British-born and bred, with a childhood dream of becoming an author and songwriter, my mother decided to move us to Spain when I was 10. My brothers were over 18 and living independently, and I had no contact with my father. So, my mother and I embarked on a new adventure to the region of Murcia, Spain. Initially excited, I said goodbye to my Year 5 classmates and family members in Worcester, where I had lived my...

Welcome everyone to the next edition of the Pathways to Psychology blog.Today we hear from Katherine Jachens, Organisational Psychologist, Phd candidate, and workplace wellbeing Specialist. Katherine shares a valuable journey of training and working in a particular niche area of Psychology- wellbeing at work. It highlights how much we need Psychology to be widely applied and situated, and I hope Katerine's experience can inspire you to take your own next steps towards a career in Psychology.  Katherine Jachens Organisational Psychologist PHd candidate and Workplace wellbeing Specialist I wanted to study Psychology because I saw it as a ‘creative science’, where many of  the theories were still up for debate / discovery, and understanding why and how people think, act and feel in different ways was always fascinating to me. Having grown up in Geneva surround by the Red Cross, the UN (United Nations), The Global Fund, and other humanitarian- and international development headqua...

 Hi everyone Welcome to our next instalment of the Pathways to Psychology blog. Today we have the privilege to learn from Dr Lucy Poxon, a Counselling Psychologist. Every blog entry showcases the variety of experience and skill individuals bring to the profession, and Lucy is no different. Having initially pursued a geography career Lucy found her way to Psychology and Counselling Psychology through a number of twists and turns. We hope you will find Lucy's experience inspiring. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lucy-poxon-9508b075 I was late coming to Psychology as a career pathway. I was brought up on a farm by parents who had no personal experience of further education but valued it as a way to realise hopes and dreams. With tree surgery and accountancy being offered as top options in a career questionnaire I completed in sixth form, I discarded these and chose to follow my subject interests which resulted in a BA in Human Geography. This is despite my geography teacher telling me ...

Hello everyone Welcome to another edition of the Pathways to Psychology blog. Today we have the pleasure of hearing from Dr Eloise Warrilow CPsychol, an Occupational - and Organisational Psychologist, and Researhcer. Many of us experience a career path in Psychology having uncertain moments, but Eloise adds her own squiggly experience with lots of shifts and turns to a successful career. We hope you will find Eloise's experiences useful in making your own career decisions.                          Dr Eloise Warrilow Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Researcher https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-eloise-warrilow-cpsychol-afbpss-90367034 I have definitely had a squiggly career. I remember a family member asking me why I couldn’t stick at anything for long. I love an adventure, and for me, that means exploring lots of career opportunities. My journey to becoming Dr Eloise Warrilow CPsychol AFBPsS has been anything ...