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How I became a therapist
Are you interested in finding out what a career in psychotherapy has to offer? In this series of pieces, UKCP members discuss their route into the profession and how they work. They demonstrate the different types of psychotherapists there are and the varied career paths that are open to those working in the psychotherapeutic profession.
Alivia Rose
Introduced to psychotherapy by a friend, Alivia found a way to to open up about her deep painful feelings. This inspired her to help others find healing.
Silva Neves
Growing up in a rural area Silva felt disconnected, it was only when he found his LGBTQIA+ community he understood the healing power of human connection.
Nicholas Rose
Sitting in the psychotherapy chair inspired Nicholas to pursue training. 17 years on he continues to be passionate about the profession.
Hannah Sherbersky
Working in the NHS and private practice Hannah talks about the varying aspects of her career, including her feature in a BBC TV documentary.
Dwight Turner
Discusses how he is challenging psychotherapy training and techniques to test students prejudices.
Catherine Knibbs
Shares how her worry for her children’s mental wellbeing led her to pursue psychotherapeutic training.
Gillie Jenkinson
After leaving an abusive cult herself Gillie sought to help break the cult mindset in others, which lead her to train as a psychotherapist.
Melinda Powell
Shares her personal story and discusses the role dreams played on her path to training.
Suzanne Worrica
UKCP psychotherapist Suzanne Worrica was drawn to the psychotherapeutic profession long before she started her training.
Juliet Rosenfeld
Wanting to understand more about the mind and her own experience with depression Juliet began training as a psychotherapist.
Melissa Cliffe
Her career in marketing held little long-term appeal after she found a therapy training that inspired her to change paths.
Stephen Westcott
Working in the music industry sparked Stephen Westcott interest in personal development and the therapeutic profession.
Sam Carbon
Sam started her career in investment banking, but after 25 years reached a realisation that her skills would help her make the transition into the world of psychotherapy.
Podcast How I became a therapist podcast
We've recorded a podcast talking to our members about their unique journeys into psychotherapy.
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