Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 136: How to become a UK psychologist as a non-UK citizen

In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent interviews Ananya Mosur Sridhar, an assistant psychologist who is a non-UK citizen. They discuss the challenges and barriers that non-UK citizens face when pursuing a career in professional mental health in the UK. Ananya shares her journey from India to the UK, including her undergraduate studies and her decision to pursue a master's degree in clinical psychology at Newcastle University. She also talks about the difficulties she faced in securing an assistant psychologist role and the process of obtaining a skilled worker visa. Ananya highlights the importance of perseverance and self-care in avoiding burnout on the path to becoming a psychologist. She also discusses her interest in researching and challenging the diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and advice for aspiring psychologists, especially those facing additional challenges as non-UK citizens.

The Highlights:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 00:54 - Host Welcome
• 01:41 - Guest Greeting
• 03:50 - Undergraduate Studies
• 05:11 - Moving to the UK
• 06:38 - Challenges for International Students
• 08:41 - Landing an Assistant Psychologist Role
• 09:53 - Skilled Worker Visa
• 12:24 - Stability and Future Plans
• 14:39 - Perseverance and Values
• 18:36 - Mental Health in India
• 21:01 - Opportunities as an Assistant Psychologist
• 23:50 - Research and EUPD Focus
• 27:26 - Role of Crisis Teams
• 30:03 - Avoiding Burnout

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