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. The rejections arrive without feedback, so you're left guessing at what's missing.
✔️ An aspiring psychologist preparing master's or doctorate applications
You're working towards a Masters, the DClinPsy, DEdPsy or DCounsPsy, and the process feels overwhelming. Personal statements, research proposals, and a timeline that's tighter than it looks.
✔️ A graduate navigating multiple unsuccessful application cycles
You've been applying for jobs or doctorates for months (or years) with limited success, and it's exhausting. Generic advice stopped helping a long time ago!
✔️ A graduate who isn't sure which route to take
Maybe you're weighing AP experience against applying straight for a doctorate, or wondering whether a Master’s fits in between. Another year spent on the wrong route is the thing you're most afraid of, and it's a decision you'd rather not make alone.
✔️ 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. So much of it is assumed knowledge that nobody explains.
✔️ A career changer transitioning into psychology
You've got life experience, maybe a previous career, and you're committed to psychology. You're just not sure how much of it counts or how to present it.
What’s included
Six months of 1:1 coaching, unlimited access to me in between, and someone who knows your full story
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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.
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You can WhatsApp or email me anytime to receive guidance on person specifications, application questions, or quick career decisions in between sessions for the duration of the programme. I am a big fan of voice-noting, so expect a mix of responses as part of this support.
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Free comprehensive written feedback on your most important application documents, including CVs, supporting statements, master’s or doctorate personal statements, or research proposals.
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You'll have access to your own dedicated portal where you can view session notes, 10+ development worksheets, track tasks and action steps, and keep everything in one place. No losing track of what we discussed or what you committed to!
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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!
Note: this is only available to those based in the UK.
Clients I've coached have secured…
What 6 months actually looks like*
For someone applying for the DClinPsy this cycle
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We meet to brainstorm and evaluate. Your experience, your academic record, and who's best placed to write your suitability statements. Your coaching portal and Give Yourself Kindness Journal all arrive before we speak.
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The Clearing House portal opens. We meet to talk through what your course questions/personal statement needs to say and which courses you're applying to. You write the first draft afterwards, messaging me on WhatsApp with anything that stalls you.
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Second draft of your course questions. Referees will be briefed early rather than chased in November. Document review one on the course questions/personal statement.
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We meet for a final read before you submit, and your second document review lands here. Most people message a lot in this fortnight, which is what the WhatsApp support is for.
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We meet to prepare for shortlisting tests and manage any particular concerns or worries. The waiting period before this is harder than people expect, and it's where the journal can be particularly supportive for your wellbeing.
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We meet one last time for interview preparation. Competency questions, formulation tasks, clinical scenarios, and how to talk about your experience without underselling it. We do this before you know your outcome, so you're not starting from scratch in the days between a shortlisting email and your first panel.
For someone applying for AP posts
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We meet to work out where you actually are. Send me your CV beforehand and I'll have gone through it properly before we speak. Your portal and Give Yourself Kindness Journal arrive before we speak, and you can message me from that day onwards.
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We rebuild your supporting statement against a real person spec, line by line. Written feedback follows, and you start tracking what you've applied for and what you changed each time using one of the worksheets in the portal. Between sessions you're messaging me about which posts are worth your time.
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By now, the rebuilt statement has been out a few weeks. We meet to look at what's happened since, which posts you went for, and which you perhaps undersold yourself. Most of what we change here comes from the ones you didn't apply to and learning from mistakes.
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Interview preparation. Competency questions, formulation tasks, clinical scenarios, and how to talk about your experience without underselling it. If an interview comes in sooner we move this session to meet it, which is why you book monthly rather than in a fixed block.
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Recruitment goes quiet over Christmas and the waiting will feel longer. We meet to look at what's come back so far and what it's telling us. The journal may be particularly supportive during this time.
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We meet wherever you've got to, whether that's an offer to weigh up, an interview to prepare for, and your key action points following the programme end to ensure you are continually working towards your goals. Your second document review sits wherever it's most useful.
*Both timelines are examples. We'll agree how to use your six months together in your first session, and adjust as your circumstances change. Sessions move around deadlines, interviews and whatever else comes up.
Closes August 10th
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Closes August 10th ☆
£1,197
The Mentorship
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What other aspiring psychologists are saying…
37 reviews
5.0
I had a Clarity Call with Melisa to ensure I was on the right track to become a Counselling Psychologist and it helped me a lot. She gave me practical advice for gaining the one-on-one experience I need, such as where to volunteer and what type of jobs to apply for. I recently received an offer for a Mental Health Support Worker role and I feel strongly that Melisa's advice and insights, that I also picked up from her Linkedin posts, helped me secure this position. Thanks a lot Melisa!
I attended Melisa's 'Assistant Psychologist Application Clinic,' and was lucky enough to have my statement reviewed in the session. Melisa gave helpful advice that was tailored perfectly to my application, and after adjusting based on her comments, I have been offered my first Assistant Psychologist interview!
I would recommend Melisa to anyone who is interested in working as an Assistant Psychologist. She was excellent in helping me prepare for interviews including tips on how to structure my answers, as well as giving feedback on what I could have added in my answers. It was really valuable practice for the interview itself both in terms of the questions that were asked, as well as giving me more confidence. Ultimately I think our sessions helped me feel more confident, and ready for the interview, which helped me secure my first Assistant Psychologist job. Thank you so much Melisa!
Melisa's career support services have been really insightful and Melisa is very approachable, professional and knowledgeable. She takes the time to give personalised suggestions, which have been useful for gaining a different perspective. Would highly recommend.
Melisa is incredibly friendly and helpful. She provided thorough feedback on my CV and support statement and I've received two interviews. I highly recommend her package. Thank you Melisa!
Melisa was such a delight to work with. I'm so glad I ran into her profile before my interview. I had purchased her personal statement guide for interviews as well and I think that really helped and gave structure to what I was writing. She not only had some great insight into AP interviews but gave feedback in a way which stuck with me and gave pointers I wouldn't have thought of. She has a calm aura which helps with nervousness haha. Will definitely be continuing to take her guidance :)
I did a discovery call with Melisa to get some support with figuring out my next steps in applying for Assistant Psychologist roles after having four interviews but not yet securing a position. I found the session incredibly valuable. Melisa's advice was thoughtful, critical and went beyond the advice I have received in the past. She took the time to understand my journey, reflect on my applications, and identify both my strengths and the areas I could continue developing. I really appreciated that she aslo highlighted the strengths of my applications and everything I have achieved so far. When you've received multiple rejections, it can be easy to focus only on what hasn't worked and lose sight of how far you've actually come. Her perspective helped me recognise the progress I have made while also giving me clear, practical next steps. I also really appreciated how she structured the session. We made excellent use of the time, and I left feeling much more confident and with a clearer direction moving forward. I would highly recommend Melisa to anyone applying for Assistant Psychologist roles or the Psychology Doctorates. I will definitely be coming back to her for support at future stages of my journey.
I had two sessions with Melisa to practice for my Doctorate interview. She was extremely knowledgable about what was to come in the interviews. In hindsight we practiced every question that came up. I felt prepared and confident. Melisa had an amazing way of hearing everything I had to say and then helping me turn that into the perfect answer. I couldn't recommend her help more!
Melisa's career coaching has been an enriching experience in helping me prepare for Assistant Psychologist and Support Worker roles. She's fantastic! Her structured approach supported me in refining my CV, supporting statements and interview skills. She adapted the sessions to my current needs and provided tailored feedback, which helped me reflect critically on how I framed my experience and responses. Her coaching has boosted my confidence tenfold in stepping outside of my comfort zone and encouraged me to apply to roles more strategically. I would highly recommend her to any aspiring psychologist or anyone considering a career in psychology!
I needed some help with preparation for a counselling psychology doctorate interview. Melisa was very responsive during the time we met and understood my concerns and difficulties around interviews and adapted the session accordingly. She helped me feel at ease and comfortable and gave me a really good experience which has boosted my confidence. she demonstrated excellent knowledge depth and was professional throughout. I would highly recommend her. Thank you Melisa :)
I've worked with Melissa, on preparation for my application as AP and PWP, she helped me immensely with how to structure my personal statements and how best to answer interview questions. From her guidance I received my first AP offer and 2 interviews for the PWP! Would recommend her to anyone who needs support in this field.
I had one session with Melisa to help prepare for my doctorate interview. Melisa was very helpful and provided a lot of good feedback on how to structure and improve my answers. Without being prescriptive, she was able to draw my attention to some aspects that could be added and improved. I felt more prepared and confident for the interview after our meeting. Thank you Melisa!
Melisa answered my questions very sincerely and provided valuable tips that helped me with my application processes. I highly recommend her!
This service has been extremely helpful in supporting me through the daunting application process for the NHS Assistant Psychologist roles. Having a structure and a guide for approaching the personal statement and my CV, and for understanding how to frame my experiences and make my suitability explicit, has been invaluable. Melisa was very approachable on initial contact, has always been responsive to my emails, and has provided very useful feedback during video calls, CV reviews, and application reviews. Thank you for your support, Melisa. I would definitely recommend the service for future aspiring clinical psychologists!
I want to thank Melisa for the guidance provided with interview prep for an AP role. She provided with extremely valuable advice on how to structure the responses concisely and precisely. She has excellent knowledge on the subject matter and provides practical and tailored tips that helps in confidence boosting and improves the overall readiness to face the interview. I would strongly recommend Melisa to anyone looking for support for advancement of their career in Psychology
Melisa really helped me prepare for my doctorate interviews. She was amazing at helping me reflect on my experience and communicate myself clearly when answering difficult questions. She also helped me believe in myself and go into the interviews with much more confidence. I got onto the course I wanted, thank you again, Melisa!
I had an AP prep session with Melisa today. Before the session, I sent Melisa the JD&PS of my upcoming interview. At the start of the session, Melisa asked me about the feedback that I got from previous interviews so that she could understand more about my strengths and weaknessess. Then we went through 6 questions, she gave me detailed and constructive feedback. In general, the session is very insightful and helpful to help me prepare my interview. Also Melisa is very supportive:) (feedback edited)
I booked in a call with Melisa to support me with an upcoming DClinPsy Interview. Melisa came prepared before the meeting, she very quickly created a safe space where I was able to share personal reflections without feeling nervous or judged. She gave excellent feedback on what I had prepared, highlighting the strengths and giving me very clear areas of improvement. She was very knowledgeable and was able to support me in framing my experiences within specific models/frameworks. She also emailed a summary at the end so that I did not forget anything. I would highly recommend her services.
Melisa has been kind, approachable and knowledgeable throughout the entire interaction I had with her.
Melisa is a great coach! It was very worthwhile talking to her. We came away not only with valuable reflections, but also with a well-structured path to follow and clear work recommendations.
Melisa was very helpful, I highly recommend. She helped me with an application that she wasn't experienced in however still did a great job and offered a different perspective for it. I would highly recommend 😊
Working with Melisa as my mentor for psychology careers has been a real positive experience. She creates a safe space to explore goals, strengths, and uncertainties. She has helped me feel grounded and confident enough to look into what I really want. Melisa is patient and approachable and I'm truly grateful for her guidance. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone considering a career in psychology.
As a psychology graduate, navigating the market and its opportunities has been challenging. Reaching out to Melisa to support me in this process has been more than helpful. She reviewed my documents thoroughly, gave me very detailed feedback, resolved any questions I had and gave me tips to enhance my job applications. Overall, she's very professional and supportive and I'd highly recommend her services!
Melisa is fantastic. Her feedback on applications and CV's are critical and fair which is exactly what you need for adapting your strategy! The materials she has developed are thorough and not only do they provide precise and clear steps, they challenge you to do your own thinking. Which is so important. Shes approachable and friendly which made speaking with her a breeze. I would highly recommend reaching out to Melisa if you need the help. Her services are worth it!
She was really helpful and cleared all my queries. She made sure to answer all my questions and also give her suggestions. It was a one hour call and worth the price. I really do recommend to connect with her if you have any query related to psychology or careers in psychology.
Melisa has helped me significantly with my AP applications. I booked a session with her to discuss career goals and then I just had a Personal Statement review session with her. I am excited to apply her thoughtful insights to improve my statement and feel so much more motivated and excited to write it again! Thank you so much for your help.
Melisa was incredibly comprehensive, understanding and supportive in her guidance for my DPsych interviews. I found her advice very helpful throughout my preparation and on the interview day. I strongly recommend working with her if you are an aspiring psychologist.
I've worked with Melisa since the early stages of my psychology career, and she has always been very friendly, helpful and supportive. Her guidance has played a key role in helping me secure relevant roles in the field. Most recently, she supported me in preparing for my DClinPsy interview, which again was very useful. I would highly recommend her to any psychology graduate looking for tailored, professional support.
Melisa gave me valuable advice about entering and navigating the mental health field at a pivotal point in my career progression. She was very knowledgeable and helpful, and I was very grateful for her support.
I consulted with Melissa regarding my career progression. Melissa demonstrated a profound understanding of the psychology field, adeptly reviewing my CV and supporting information, and providing valuable insights into AP roles and the nuances of doctorate pathways. Her patience and transparency throughout our discussion fostered an environment of ease, allowing me to voice my questions without hesitation. I wholeheartedly recommend Melissa to aspiring psychologists seeking career guidance.
Melisa proved to be exceptionally accommodating to my needs, demonstrating a proactive approach by delivering her services well in advance. Our discussion proved to be incredibly fruitful, as she not only offered unwavering support but also shared a wealth of valuable knowledge. Thanks to her guidance, I gained enhanced confidence in pursuing the AP role. Her patience was evident as she meticulously and clearly explained answers to all my queries.
My session with Melisa was extremely insightful. She is very knowledgable, informative and responsive. She is as professional as she is friendly and approachable. Her continued guidance and support have proven invaluable as I continue navigating my career.
Melisa has been extremely helpful in giving me advice for interviews. As a previous psychology student herself, she understands the difficult journey that people in this field take to secure the jobs they want. I would definitely recommend her service - she has offered me a lot of insights into how I can develop my interview skills for competitive roles like AP, trainee PWP, etc.
Melisa was super helpful in providing advice surrounding my CV! She offered insight into the sector I would like to enter and recommended what to do before applying. I recommend Melisa's careers service!
Melissa displayed exceptional patience as I poured out my doubts and questions. Her advice ultimately helped me make a confident decision about my career. Melissa's guidance and support have been instrumental in my journey, and I am immensely grateful for her kindness and expertise. I couldn't have asked for better guidance in the early stages of my psychology career.
I reached out to Melisa before my AP interview and I still remember that she replied very quickly and responsively. Actually what she mentioned about the interview questions did happen in my interview and finally I got my first AP role! I am very amazed at how experienced Melisa is about the right strategy to succeed in AP interview. I would definitely say she is a really insightful and reliable consultant for AP role and I highly recommend her!
The upside of a longer-term commitment
Breaking into psychology takes time, and I have learned 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.
What six months gets you that a one-off session can't is someone who remembers and keeps you accountable. By month three I know your experience, your writing, the thing you undersell every time, and what you said in your last interview that cost you. That's when the feedback stops being general and starts being about you specifically. I can't promise you a role or a place (nobody can, and be wary of anyone who does). What I can tell you is that the people who get there tend to be the ones who kept applying with someone competent looking over the work, rather than the ones who applied harder alone.
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 was recently in your shoes, and 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.
FAQs
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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
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Yes, you have 6 sessions to use however works best for you during the following 6 months. 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.
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Yes! You can pay in 4 instalments. If you need a custom arrangement, contact me here.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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All sessions must be used within your programme period (6 months). They don't roll over or extend beyond your end date.
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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 package 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.
