DClin Application Support - Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University

Date: 6^th November 2024

Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

The aim of this session was to provide some support to first time applicants to a Clinical Psychology Training Programme. The session was delivered by John McGowan (Co-Director of Clinical Psychology Training, Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University) & Rachel Terry (Admissions Director, Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University).

They spoke to around 48 attendees providing insight into what the training looks like, some advice on applications for the DClinPsych training, and some advice from a current trainee around how to 'hold your nerve' through this process. 

They started by talking about the Canterbury Christ Church (Salomons) course specifically (including the research element of the course). This included some basic information around applying, funding, trainee employment information and information regarding yearly placements. Rachel also spoke about the various widening access schemes that potential applicants can access via Salomons.

Rachel and John presented some advice given by Freya Thompson (2nd year trainee at Salomon’s Institute). Some advice she offered for first time applicants included trying not to place pressure on yourself (with some recommendations on  strategies for this) and how to enjoy the journey to training instead of focusing on a destination.

In the last section of the session, John and Rachel took questions that were submitted in advance and live questions from the audience. To maintain a sense of safety and engagement for the audience, the Q&A was not recorded.

You can view the session recording on the Aspiring Psychologist Community of Practice page.

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This is an exciting opportunity for all aspiring psychologists, and we would love for you to join us on this journey.

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Melissa Rae, BSc, MSc

Assistant Psychologist

Co-Chair of the Aspiring Psychologist Community of Practice