Psychological Professions

How can I join the psychological professions?

The psychological professions help people manage problems as diverse as drug or alcohol addiction, eating disorders, family breakdown or bereavement. Psychologists include branches of psychology such as clinical or health psychology, counselling and educational roles. These are practitioner roles, usually regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). There are also other non-regulated and psychological therapy and psychological practitioner professions including Counsellors, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners and Cognitive Behavioural Therapists.

The Psychological Professions work across the Health Boards in Wales. Each profession overview includes an indication of the number of people currently employed in that role. However, these figures do not account for professionals working in the private sector, third-sector provider services or voluntary roles.
 

This resource is all about showing the different pathways into the mental health and social care psychological professions in Wales. Choose the path that best describes your experience or the qualification(s) you hold or are working towards. You can then see what roles might be open to you. Find out more about any of the professions by clicking on the relevant psychological profession.
 

The Psychological Professions professional group

* Roles in light blue represent associate and assistant roles.
* Art, drama and music therapists are included as part of the national allied health professions (AHP) workforce.

Your current experience

Psychological professions can be accessed by people with different education and work backgrounds and at different points in their career.

Please click below the pathway that best reflects your current experience, to find out about more opportunities available to you.