Psychologists
A Psychologist studies human behaviour to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioural disorders, provide counselling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.
About this Career
Average Salary
£29,850New workers start at around £15,505. Normal pay is £29,850 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £82,146
Annual Openings
26Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Applies psychological treatment methods to help athletes achieve optimum mental health and enhance sporting performance.
- Applies professional knowledge and techniques within the workplace, addressing issues such as job design, work groups, motivation etc.
- Maintains required contacts with family members, education or other health professionals, as appropriate, and recommends possible solutions to problems presented.
- Studies psychological factors in the treatment and prevention of mental illness or emotional and personality disorders.
- Analyses the effect of hereditary, social and physical factors on thought and behaviour.
- Observes and experiments on humans and animals to measure mental and physical characteristics.
- Develops treatment and guidance methods and gives treatment or guidance using a variety of therapy and counselling techniques.
- Develops and administers tests to measure intelligence, abilities, aptitudes, etc. and assesses results.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Active Listening | 80% |
| Learning Strategies | 78% |
| Critical Thinking | 74% |
| Active Learning | 74% |
| Reading Comprehension | 73% |
| Speaking | 68% |
| Writing | 67% |
| Monitoring | 65% |
| Science | 44% |
| Mathematics | 41% |