You can get into this job through:
To become a psychotherapist, you'll need to:
Your postgraduate course should be recognised by one of the following:
Training can take between 3 and 4 years to complete.
To become a child psychotherapist, you will need to complete 4 years of training with the APC.
You'll also need experience of working with children or vulnerable adults.
Some courses may expect you to go into therapy yourself during your training. This is to help you deal with any issues that may affect you as a therapist, as well as to experience therapy from a client's point of view.
Entry requirements:
You could start by doing a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Counselling before moving onto further training at degree and postgraduate level.
You'll be encouraged to take an introductory course to start, to make sure that this is a career for you.
Some colleges have a minimum age limit to start this type of course. They may also expect you to have had experience of working with vulnerable people.
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Psychotherapists use talking therapies to help people deal with emotional, behavioural and mental health issues.
As a psychotherapist, you would:
Location : You could work in the community, in a therapy clinic, at a health centre, in an NHS or private hospital or from home.
Environment : Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.