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...