One in four people will suffer from mental health problems at some point in their lives. This can range from mild conditions, such as anxiety, to severe depression or more rare and complex conditions such as psychosis, personality disorders or bipolar disorder. You could be helping people and their families cope with problems as diverse as trauma, drug or alcohol addiction, eating disorders, family breakdown, bereavement or the effects of disability. You might work with people with major health conditions such as cancer, diabetes or cardiovascular disease to help tackle psychological issues linked to their health.

Helping children, young people and adults to understand their condition and develop ways to cope with or overcome their problems and lead a normal life can offer real job satisfaction.

Training may range from a practical counselling qualification to the three-year Doctorate required to practise as a clinical psychologist where you will learn a range of psychological theories and also undertake your own research project.

·         Psychological well being practitioners

·         High intensity therapists

·         Forensic psychologists

·         Health psychologist

·         Counsellors