Humans of Clinical Academia: New podcast series!

I’ve just wrapped up hosting Manchester Catalys’s new podcast series “Humans of Clinical Academia”. The premise was straightforward: we wanted to move beyond standard academic interviews to explore what actually shapes successful clinical academic careers.…

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Funded PhD opportunity in mental health!

Please note: this opportunity has now closed. This post is kept here for reference only. We are currently advertising a fully-funded PhD in mental health, which will cover UK academic fees and provide an annual…

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Can overseas clinical psychologists register in the UK?

Update, September 2026: The HCPC’s international scrutiny fee is now £678.38 and is still non-refundable. The HCPC consulted on its fees in 2026, so please check its website for the latest amount. Other figures in…

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Which psychology masters course should I do if I want to become a Clinical Psychologist?

Update, September 2026: Figures in this post date from 2023. For the latest number of Clinical Psychology training places, see the Clearing House. If psychology was an industry, it would be booming. In the UK…

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Five new tips for aspiring psychologists: 2023 update!

Update, September 2026: This post was written in 2023. Since then, Health Education England has merged into NHS England, and the Clearing House lists 1,133 training places for 2026 entry, with 6,236 applicants. The two-year…

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