Between Two Psychs: Tips for Provisional Psychologists and Early Career Therapists

Send us a text Isabelle and Claire discuss Competency 6 of the new competencies for psychologists: Communicates and relates to others effectively and appropriately.

Send us a text In this episode, Isabelle and Claire unpack Competency 5: conduc psychological intervention, and why the more explicit and culturally responsive nature of the new competencies is so important in our...

Send us a text Isabelle and Claire discuss Competency 4 which focusses on psychological assessment, including different types of assessment methods and tools, assessment selection, culturally sensitive and appropriate...

Send us a text This episode covers the third competency for psychologists, which focuses on being a reflexive practitioner, deliberate practice and clinician self-care. Isabelle and Claire discuss the importance of good...

Send us a text Isabelle and Claire unpack the second of the new competencies for psychologists, focussing on what ethical practice looks like in real clinical work, the importanceof meeting legal obligations, taking...

Send us a text Isabelle and Claire unpack the first of the new competencies for psychologists. Competency 1 requires us to develop knowledge of psychological constructs, theories and therapeutic modalities, and apply an...

Send us a text Welcome to Season 4, where Isabelle and Claire will unpack the new competencies for psychologists. This episode provides an introduction to the competencies and explains why it is essential to familiarise...

Send us a text In this season finale Claire speaks directly to the part of you that wonders if you're doing enough in the therapy room. If you've ever left a session feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or worried that you...

Send us a text Claire talks about what we share with clients, why we do it, and how to know if it’s helpful or getting in the way. There are practical questions to support thoughtful decision-making and help therapists...

Send us a text In this episode, Claire explores perfectionism in the therapy room and why so many therapists feel the pressure to get it right all the time. She unpacks the idea of being a “good enough” therapist and...

Send us a text Claire talks about something many early career therapists quietly struggle with. Whether it's feeling behind when you see a colleague's success or doubting your skills after scrolling social media...

Send us a text Have you ever walked out of a session thinking, “I’m a fraud… I have no idea what I’m doing”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Claire normalises imposter syndrome in therapists, talks about why trying...

Send us a text Emma Spencer from Spencer Health joins us to talk about her special area of interest: considering the impact of hormones and health on mental health symptomology and treatment.

Send us a text This is the final episode in our 3-part series on dissociation, where we discuss how to work with dissociation in the therapy room. Further information and resources: Lived experience practitioners...

Send us a text This is the second episode in our three-part series on dissociation, with guest Joh Knyn from Guided Healing Psychology. Claire and Joh talk talk about why screening for dissociation matters and what...

Send us a text Claire talks with guest Joh Knyn from Guided Healing Psychology, unpacking what dissociation really is, why it’s so often misunderstood (even by therapists), and how dissociative disorders are frequently...

Send us a text This episode is for anyone juggling too much and wondering why it’s so hard to “practice what you preach.” Claire talks about exhaustion, endless to-do lists, and the quiet guilt of not applying all the...

Send us a text Claire discusses difficult therapy sessions, the self-doubt that creeps in, the reality of human imperfection, and why hard sessions don’t mean you’re failing.

Send us a text This episode provides an overview of the Mental State Exam, why it is important and how to use it.

Send us a text Isabelle and Claire dive into one of the most important parts of the therapy process - the initial session. For early career therapists, that first session can feel like a lot to juggle: you’re building...

Send us a text Isabelle and Claire discuss the initial intake process — not the first session, but everything that happens before a client steps into the therapy room. We’ll walk through the key steps we take after that...

Send us a text Starting out in the therapy world isn’t just about learning how to help clients—it’s also about learning how to survive and thrive in the workplace. In this episode, we talk about: 🔸 Common challenges...

Send us a text Most supervisors genuinely want to support their supervisees, but we also know that’s not always the experience. If you’ve ever left supervision feeling unheard, confused, or discouraged, this episode is...

Send us a text This episode focuses on placements for provisional psychologists or student therapists, ensuring these are ethical and sustainable, and common red flags to watch out for.

Send us a text Isabelle and Claire explore how to stay on top of professional development requirements, accessible training options, and how to document your learning.