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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.
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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, 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!
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 consistently by your side 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 ongoing 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.
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.
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 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
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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 package 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.