Case Studies

Personal accounts from psychologists at various career stages sharing their daily experiences. Stories include NHS roles, private practice, career changes and challenging cases.

A Day in the Life of a Mature Psychology Student

See what a day looks like for mature students studying psychology and why life experience makes them strong candidates for the course.

A Day in the Life of a Private Practice Psychologist

See what a private practise psychologist actually does each day, from client sessions to handling their own admin work.

A Day in the Life of a Trainee Psychologist

Trainee psychologist roles are competitive and tough to break into, requiring postgraduate study and work experience before you can land a position.

A Day in the Life of an NHS Psychologist

See what NHS psychologists actually do day-to-day, from emergency response teams to specialist roles across the health service.

Counsellor Inspired Me to Become a Psychologist: Case Study

How a counsellor helped someone overcome self-doubt and inspired a complete career change into psychology.

Divorce Led Me to Retrain as a Psychologist: Case Study

A stay-at-home mum discovered a new career path in psychology after her husband's infidelity ended their 20-year marriage.

I Retrained as a Psychologist: A Case Study

How one journalist retrained as a psychologist at 55 to specialise in treating phobias.

I Set Up a Psychology Rereat: A Case Study

How one former teacher turned redundancy into launching a psychology retreat business.

I Struggled to Deal with Difficult Cases: A Case Study

A mental health support worker shares how she struggled with the emotional demands of her role and what helped her cope.

My Role as a University Counsellor: A Case Study

A psychologist explains how he moved from NHS therapy work to become a university counsellor helping young people find direction.

Working as a Community Psychology Nurse

Community psychology nurses work in mental health clinics and programs, helping people with mental health issues integrate into their communities.