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

Welcome everyone to our next installment celebrating the diverse pathways and experiences of Practitioner Psychologists. This entry retells the journey of Dr Daisy Best, sharing her interest in research, writing, work with wide ranging clinical groups and the experience of working in both the NHS and private practice. Practitioner Psychologists often build new pathways, and create a foundation for others to follow in their wake. This is very true for Dr Daisy Best, and we hope you will find reading about her journey inspiring. Dr Daisy Best PGCLTHE, PGDip (Couns), BSc (Hons), QCoP, DPsych, C.Psychol, SFHEA, AFBPsS BPS Chartered and HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist Director of North Yorkshire Psychological Therapies Ltd Linked In:  @DrDaisyBest Twitter: @nyptherapies Born and raised in the North East of England, I left to attend university in Liverpool where I gained my Applied Psychology degree before remaining in Liverpool to work in the NHS as a Care Assistant and then as...

Hello everyone and welcome to our next instalment of the pathways to Psychology blog. This blog post highlights the journey to studying Health Psychology, an often lesser known and under-appreciated area of Psychology. Dr Sula Windgassen writes openly and encouragingly not only about her own experiences which ultimately encouraged her to pursue this path, but also of the crucial role of both clinical practice and research, to better understand and support individuals who live with long term health conditions. Thank you Dr Windgassen for your generous and frank post, which we believe will inspire many aspirant Psychologists, interested in pursuing Health Psychology as a career.                                                    Dr Sula Windgassen, Health Psychologist, CBT Therapist and EMDR Therapist I was fascinated by Health Psycholo...