Join the 6-month Psychology Career Launch Programme

Fresh out of your psychology undergrad? Keep getting rejected from Assistant Psychologist roles? Applying for a Master’s or Doctorate? I created an intensive programme to give you consistent guidance and mentorship, something I wish I had as a recent graduate myself, helping you navigate the notoriously competitive UK psychology career pathway.

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This is for you if you are…

✔️ A fresh psychology graduate applying for assistant psychologist or similar roles

You've done the degree, maybe some volunteering or paid work, but you're not getting shortlisted. You want someone to show you exactly what's missing and how to present your experience more effectively.

✔️ An aspiring psychologist preparing master’s or doctorate applications

You're working towards a Masters, the DClinPsy, DEduPsy or DCounsPsy but the process feels overwhelming. You want guidance on timelines, personal statements, research proposals, and how to position yourself as a strong candidate.

✔️ A graduate navigating multiple unsuccessful application cycles

You've been applying for jobs or doctorates for months (or years) with limited success. You're tired of generic advice and want specific, actionable feedback on what you're doing wrong and how to fix it.

✔️ An international psychology graduate applying for UK roles or degrees

You're navigating an unfamiliar system, NHS structures, UK masters and doctorates, person specifications, etc. You want someone who understands both the UK pathway and the challenges of applying from outside.

✔️ A career changer transitioning into psychology

You've got life experience, maybe a previous career, and you're committed to psychology. But you're not sure how to present non-traditional experience or what steps to take next.

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The Launch Programme

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What’s included

  • We’ll develop a strong relationship and work through complex applications or tackle whatever's most pressing in your psychology career that month (including preparing for interviews). You'll leave every call with clear action steps.

  • You can WhatsApp or email me anytime to receive guidance on person specifications, application questions, or quick career decisions in between sessions.

  • Free comprehensive written feedback on your most important application documents, including CVs, supporting statements, master’s or doctorate personal statements, or research proposals.

  • You'll have access to your own dedicated portal where you can view session notes, track tasks and action steps, and keep everything in one place. No losing track of what we discussed or what you committed to!

  • Support your wellbeing throughout the programme with a personally gifted copy of The Give Yourself Kindness Journal, recommended and developed by Harvard Medical School lecturer, Dr. Chris Germer. Self-care isn't optional!

The upside of a longer-term commitment

Breaking into psychology takes time, and I have noticed through coaching dozens of aspiring psychologists that most people need several months of consistent applications and feedback before they start seeing results. Unfortunately, that's just the reality of how competitive the field is.

Over an intensive 6 months, I'll support you to build the skills that actually make you competitive: learning to articulate your experience clearly, understanding what hiring committees/universities are really looking for, developing reflective practice that shows clinical maturity, and understanding where to focus your energy for the best results. This is an investment (and a highly cost-effective one compared to booking these services as one-offs) in your development that transforms you from someone who keeps getting rejected to someone who actually lands offers.

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What people say

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  • A LinkedIn review by Emma Hamilton, a student at the University of Edinburgh, praising career coaching services with a 5-star rating.
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Who you’ll be working with

I'm Melisa, a BACP Reg. Psychotherapist, BPS Community Champion and final-year Trainee Counselling Psychologist at City St George’s, University of London. I achieved a 100% success rate in doctorate applications on my first go, and received three offers from 16 Assistant Psychologist applications. Now, I help dozens of graduates secure Assistant Psychologist and other NHS roles, and gain places on competitive psychology doctorate programmes through tailored coaching and in-depth guides.

FAQs

  • Your coaching sessions are flexible and tailored to wherever you are in your psychology career journey. Here are some of the most common ways clients use their sessions:

    For Assistant Psychologist roles

    • Reviewing and strengthening your CV and cover letters/supporting statements

    • Identifying which AP roles align with your career goals

    • Preparing for competency-based interview questions

    • Reflective practice and articulating your learning

    • Understanding what services are looking for in candidates

    • Building confidence in presenting your skills and experience

    For Master’s or Psychology Doctorate applications

    • Reviewing and refining your personal statement or research proposal

    • Strategising which courses to apply to based on your profile

    • Working through specific application questions or requirements

    • Planning your application timeline and priorities

    • Preparing for doctoral programme interviews

    • Developing strong answers to competency-based questions

    • Learning how to approach formulation tasks and clinical scenarios

    • Practicing reflection on your clinical experience

    General career support

    • Identifying gaps in your experience and creating an action plan

    • Exploring different psychology career pathways (Clinical, Counselling, Educational, etc.)

    • Making decisions about next steps in your career journey

    • Navigating career transitions or changes in direction

    • Understanding what makes a competitive application at any stage

    • Processing rejections and refining your approach

    • Building your confidence as an aspiring or trainee psychologist

    • Accountability check-ins as you work toward your goals

  • Yes, you have 6 sessions to use however works best for you during your programme period. Most people will space them monthly, others cluster them around application deadlines or interview periods.

    Just keep in mind that most people benefit from consistent support rather than cramming everything into a short period.

  • Yes! Please contact me here to inquire about this.

  • Yes, and I actually want you to! Don't save everything for our monthly call. If you're stuck on a person specification, unsure which role to apply for, or need a confidence boost before an interview, WhatsApp me. I respond within 48 hours on weekdays.

  • Congratulations! Getting a job is exactly what we’re working towards, so this is brilliant news.

    Here’s what happens next:

    We’ll shift the focus of your remaining sessions to support you in your new role and set you up for long-term success. This might include:

    • Settling into your new position with confidence

    • Maximising your learning and clinical experience

    • Building a strong portfolio for future applications

    • Preparing for your next career step (whether that’s a better AP role or doctorate applications)

    • Navigating challenges or uncertainties as they come up

    The programme is flexible and designed to support your career journey wherever you are. We’ll work together to make sure your remaining sessions are as valuable as possible.

    Just let me know what feels most helpful for this next phase, and we’ll adjust our focus accordingly.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • Just let me know at least 24 hours in advance and we'll reschedule at no charge. Life happens! If it's less than 24 hours, that session counts as used.

  • All sessions must be used within your programme period. They don't roll over or extend beyond your end date.

  • You have 14 days from purchase to get a full refund if you haven't used any sessions yet. After your first session, you've committed to the programme and no refunds are available.

    I know that might feel like a big commitment, but breaking into the field genuinely takes sustained effort. The people who commit fully and consistently are the ones who (usually) see results.