What inspires a journey in Counselling Psychology?

 Hello everyone!

Our next blog entry is written by Dr Kelly Savery. Reading about Kelly reminded me of the varied roles Practitioner Psychologists fulfill. Not only does she work within a challenging field in the NHS, but also runs a private practice where she aims to offer equal access to Psychology provision. Kelly tells us about her own journey and what inspired her to pursue a career in Counselling Psychology.                                             


Hello, I am Dr Kelly Savery, a Highly Specialised Counselling Psychologist, accredited Cognitive Analytical Therapist and accredited EMDR Practitioner.

I started my Counselling Psychology journey in 2010 when I moved to the UK to complete my Masters at Keele University. I then completed my Doctorate at the University of Manchester. Since completing my training I have worked part-time within NHS secondary care services. Alongside my role at the NHS roles, I have continually worked at Greater Manchester Rape Crisis, developing a specialist service for students across Greater Manchester who experienced sexual violence. The GMRC student service was the first initiative of its kind in the UK. In my roles I regularly deliver training on trauma-informed practice and on the impact of sexual abuse. I offer supervision and consultation to trainees and CMHT (Community Mental Health Team) staff working alongside Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses and Occupational Therapists.

I was drawn to training as a Counselling Psychologist due to the profession’s Humanist background and non-medicalised roots. Since qualifying I have stayed committed to developing spaces where people can feel able to explore their internal worlds. My aim is to help people increase their self-understanding so they can bring change and possibility. In October 2021, I opened a private practice, Taproot Psychology, in which I hope to make Psychology accessible, inclusive and for the ‘everyday person’. I hope to keep my approach to Psychology grounded and real. The best part about being a Counselling Psychologist is that I feel free to do anything; I know that I am able to create a career that allows me to actualise my dreams and live by my values whilst still making an impact on others.

Website: www.taprootpsychology.com

Instagram: taproot_psychology

We hope learning about the variety of roles and experience Practitioner Psychologists fulfill, can act as an inspiration to students and trainees considering their own individual pathways towards a career in Psychology related fields. Perhaps you can identify with Kelly's journey, or maybe you have questions about pursuing Psychology input within a private practice. Let us know any of your questions or queries as we would love to read your contributions to a conversation about Psychology training and practice.

Also, should you know any other inspiring Practitioner Psychologists, please let us know, we could invite them to write for us, sharing their own journey with many aspirant and qualified colleagues alike. 

Kind regards,

The Pathways team.

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