This book offers a practical and accessible guide to support anyone who wants to pursue a career in psychology and work in mental health and associated areas.

Based on UK applied psychologist career paths, featuring psychologist profiles from across the main disciplines, this book illuminates the possibilities of a career in psychology. It outlines the varied and exciting different areas to consider, including clinical, educational, forensic, counselling, health, occupational, sports and exercise psychology, and academic and research careers. This book provides career guidance for each area of applied psychology, along with case studies that offer real-life examples from practitioners in the field, including those from racially minoritised groups. The author discusses each area, what different psychologists do, qualifications and experience needed, and different routes, presenting all the information necessary to make informed decisions about a career in psychology.

Offering an inclusive, realistic and clear overview of what it’s like to build and maintain a career in the applied psychology professions, this book is for all students, graduates and career transitioners looking to understand their career options in the field.

Grace Mansah-Owusu is an organisational psychologist and runs her own career development and training consultancy in the UK called Great Minds for Business. Along with a career spanning over 15 years in work and organisational psychology and experience in various industries, including transport, logistics, hospitality, charity and non-for-profit, and consultancy, she has an MSc in occupational psychology and a PhD in career development. Grace is passionate about supporting people in their careers and providing timely and accurate support to anyone at any career stage.