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

£37,159

New workers start at around £19,661. Normal pay is £37,159 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £54,954

Annual Openings

21

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Writes reports on their work and conducts applied research.
  • Maintains required contacts with family members, education or other health professionals, as appropriate, and recommends possible solutions to problems presented.
  • Helps patients to manage their own psychological conditions.
  • Provides treatment or guidance using a variety of therapy and counselling techniques.
  • Determines appropriate treatment and may refer patients to other mental health professionals.
  • Administers tests to assess patients' needs through interviews, psychometric tests and observation of their behaviour.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Active Listening 85%
Learning Strategies 82%
Critical Thinking 78%
Active Learning 78%
Reading Comprehension 77%
Speaking 72%
Writing 70%
Monitoring 69%
Science 46%
Mathematics 43%

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