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jaschoi · 05/09/2022 16:51

Hi all,

I have just been relocated to the UK from another country. My primary degree and post-grad degree (some years ago!) is psychology but I didn't practice it.

Am thinking of retraining for a second career in UK. The direction I am looking into is (a) counselling; (b) occupational therapy; or (c) psychotherapy. Would like to take up relevant PT work alongside the retrainining. Personally the three directions are equally interesting to me. I don't mind heavy workload.

Which direction, in your view, would be easier to get a place for retraining? Which one would have a better prospct? Which one is more rewarding (in your view)? How may I start to look for course / related PT work? Any other advices?

I am mid-forties BTW.

Thanks for reading this, and thanks in advance for your advice!

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CrispsnDips · 06/09/2022 13:06

My Counselling course was four years part time to reach Diploma L4 ..I now have my own private practice which keeps me busy alongside a part-time wellbeing role.

You could study Counselling Psychology full time for three years to gain a Doctorate…? Will open doors within the NHS…?

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