2nd Edition

Becoming a Clinical Psychologist Everything You Need to Know

By Steven Mayers, Amanda Mwale Copyright 2026
176 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

176 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

176 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This fully updated second edition of Becoming a Clinical Psychologist: Everything You Need to Know brings together all the up-to-date information needed to pursue a career in this competitive field. Written by two experienced clinical psychologists, this book provides accessible information and practical guidance about gaining a place on clinical psychology training in the UK and pursuing a... Read more

1. What is a clinical psychologist?  2. What is it like to train as a clinical psychologist?  3. What is it like to work as a clinical psychologist?  4. How do I make the most of my psychology degree and work experiences?  5. How do I prepare for applications and interviews?  6. How do I take care of myself during the application process?  7. How do I know if clinical psychology is for me?

Biography

Amanda Lindiwe Mwale is a Zimbabwe-born clinical psychologist who trained and currently works in London, UK. Amanda has worked with different groups of individuals and in a variety of specialties, including intellectual disabilities, neuropsychology, health psychology, adult mental health as well as work in the corporate wellbeing and media sectors. She is also trained as a yoga teacher.

Steven Thomas Mayers is a UK trained clinical psychologist currently working in London, UK. Since 2007, Steve has worked in a wide range of contexts with a variety of service user groups and professional teams in mental health, physical health, neuropsychology and social care settings in the UK and Australia. Alongside his clinical work Steve is a competitive cyclist and works in performance-based environments.