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

 Hi everyone and welcome to the next instalment of the Pathways to Psychology blog. We meet very many talented and dedicated colleagues for the blog, and today is no exception. Rea Powell, Counselling Psychologist (pending registration) shares a journey full of twists and turns, and ultimately she found a pathway that resonated with her values and skills. Happy reading! Rea Powell Counselling Psychologist (pending registration) https://www.linkedin.com/in/ rea-powell-31227a134 I never set out to become a psychologist. It wasn’t a childhood dream or something I’d carefully planned. The truth is, it happened by accident. When I left school, I didn’t have two GCSEs (general certificate of secondary education) to rub together. University felt like another world entirely. Psychology wasn’t even on my radar. I fell into selling double glazing, windows, doors, conservatories. I wasn’t particularly good at it. Half the time, I’d find myself on the phone talking people through breakups, gri...

 Hi everyone Welcome to our next instalment of the Pathways to Psychology blog.  Today we hear from Sarah Butler- Jones, Principal Counselling Psychologist in Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board in Wales. She never envisioned herself as a Counselling Psychologist, and yet it seems to be a perfect fit. Sometimes we make plans for our careers, and then they change unexpectedly. These changes can involve a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, but often result in a rewarding and inspiring end results- this is certainly the case for Sarah. Darllen hapus! (happy reading!) Sarah Butler-Jones (she / her) Prif Cwnsela Seicolegydd / Principal Counselling Psychologist (Lead for Memory Service) Iechyd Meddwl Oedolion Hŷn / Older Adult Mental Health https://www.linkedin.com/in/ sarah-butler-jones-6625b985? utm_source=share&utm_campaign= share_via&utm_content=profile& utm_medium=android_app If someone had told me 16 years ago, when I was sitting my A-Level Psychology exam that fast forwar...

 Hello everyone and welcome to the next instalment of our Pathways to Psychology blog. Today we hear from Paisley McManus, a colleague soon to complete her studies in Counselling Psychology at the University of the West of England, Bristol. Paisley has already found a niche and writes about her guiding compass, her learning, and her willingness to flex and change as her career path takes shape. We hope you will find reading Paisley's blog inspiring.  Training to Become a Counselling Psychologist: A Voyage of Continual Discovery by Paisley McManus Associate Lecturer  in Psychology and related courses and  Doctoral Researcher  (Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology) at  University of the West of England Counselling Psychologist (Pending Research Completion for Registration)  with  Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust - South Glos Psychological Therapies Service paisley.mcmanus@uwe.ac.uk   Journeying into Counselling...

 Hello everyone and welcome to the next instalment of the Pathways to Psychology blog.  We feature inspirational colleagues across the Practitioner Psychology spectrum. Our blog writers include trainees and qualified colleagues sharing their learning and advice for the next generation of Psychology professionals. Today we hear from Charlie Cavinder, MSc Sport Psychology, at Liverpool John Moores University. Charlie shares his passion for enabling everyone to thrive in the Sport Psychology field, and poses important questions about spirituality, religion, and followership in this ever growing field. We hope you will find reading about Charlie energising and inspiring.  Charlie Cavinder MSc Sport Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-cavinder-577b71205?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app Unlike many, I’ve actually known that I wanted to become a Sport Psychologist from a ...

Hello everyone and welcome to the next instalment of the Pathways to Psychology blog. Today we hear from Lauren Griffin (née Reeves), CPsychol, AFBPsS, Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Teacher of Psychology. Lauren highlights the variety and skill in the field of Occupational Psychologist, where there are plenty of opportunity to consult, lead projects, design and administer tests and assessments, build platforms and liaise with likeminded colleagues. We hope you will find Lauren's journey an inspiration. Lauren Griffin CPsychol, AFBPsS, Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Teacher of Psychology. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ lauren-griffin-n%C3%A9e- reeves-cpsychol-afbpss- 57a9392a?utm_source=share&utm_ campaign=share_via&utm_ content=profile&utm_medium= android_app I studied a full-time BSc in Psychology at Cardiff University, and as part of that degree, I had the opportunity to take my third year as a placement year. I hadn’t heard of Occupational Psychology...

 Hi everyone Welcome to the next instalment of the Pathways to Psychology blog. We have the privilege of learning from a variety of people, each with excellent skills, experience and vision for the future. One such person is Lee Freeman, Psychotherapist, Founder of Adversity to Strength, host of the Adversity to Strength with Lee Freeman podcast, helping people heal through therapy, storytelling and real conversations. We hope reading about Lee will offer you inspiration for your own journey in the field of Psychology. Email:  guests@ adversitytostrength.com Instagram: @adversity_to_strength Website:  www. adversitytostrength.com From Sales to Psychotherapy: My Journey from Adversity to Strength Before I became a therapist, I was working in a high-pressure sales job that felt like something straight out of The Wolf of Wall Street. It was all about targets, money, and ego. Apart from the pay, I didn’t enjoy it, and deep down I knew it wasn’t right for me. At the time, some...