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

Hi everyone and welcome to another chapter of the Pathways to Psychology blog. Today we hear from Fabbiha Tarafdar, trainee Counselling Psychologist. Fabbiha talks of the lack of equity and representation, often finding others had constructed an understanding of her in an ill-informed way, by racialising and limiting her potential. Despite these misgivings Fabbiha is succeeding. She has found her strength in being congruent, being compassionate, and being determined to walk her own path. Happy reading!         Becoming Dr Fabbiha: The             Psychologist I Needed to See Hi! I'm Fabbiha, a final-year trainee Counselling Psychologist. I wanted to share a little about who I am so that you can get a sense of the experiences that have shaped my journey. In doing so, I hope to inspire those considering a career in psychology and reassure you that there is no one way of being and relating to as a psychologist. I am 30 year...

Hi everyone and welcome to another inspiring blog post. Today we hear from Kate Hicks, Existential Psychotherapist, Counselling Psychologist in training, and Psychology lecturer.  Kate talks of the trials and tribulations of pursuing a new career during midlife, but she has found her home in psychotherapy and psychology. Happy reading!                      Kate Hicks     Existential Psychotherapist     Counselling Psychologist in                        training            Psychology lecturer Midlife Reassessment of Goals:           Finding a Path to Meaning Through Counselling Psychology The lotus flower is often associated with growth emerging from difficult conditions. I don’t think personal or professional change is ever quite as pretty as that metaphor suggests, but looking ...

Hi everyone and welcome to the next instalment of the Pathways to psychology blog. Today we hear from Dr Natalie Gil, Research Fellow in Health inequalities. Natalie shares a pathway which was a little different from others, but ultimately it suited her needs and contributed to the excellent clinician and researcher she was today.       Dr Natalie Gil, PhD, MSc, BSc                             (Hons) Taking the Long Way Round: Becoming a Research-Practitioner in Health Psychology For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to understand why people think, feel and behave as they do, but I also wanted to apply that understanding in ways that could improve people's lives. I have always been fascinated by the idea that psychology could both generate knowledge and create change. When I started my psychology degree, I already knew what I wanted to be. Not a researcher, not a practitioner, bu...