psych diaries
aspiring psychologist, maja, takes you through her journey to becoming a psychologist. she talks about all things psychology, career, personal growth and everything else they don’t teach you in your psychology undergrad.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2025
11. do you really need a university degree in 2025?
is uni the right path for you? exploring alternatives with iphone igor
thinking about skipping university? in this episode, we chat with igor, a content creator and entrepreneur with 39k+ tiktok follo…
10. the ultimate motivational interviewing guide for future psychologists
hey everyone! in this video, i talk about a game-changing framework called 'motivational interviewing' that can help your clients (or anyone really!) make real, lasting changes. i'll cover why aspiri…
9. psychology graduate and feeling lost? listen to this.
just finished your psychology degree and not sure what to do next? in this video, i share my honest experience of feeling completely lost after graduating. if you're overwhelmed, panic applying, or q…
8. landed my first AP interview...here's how
struggling with your assistant psychologist applications? i’m maja, a psychology grad who applied to over 40 assistant psychologist roles - and finally landed interviews. in this video, i share the 3…
7. 5 powerful shifts to support psychosis better
hi everyone, it’s maja back with another episode! if you’ve ever felt uncertain about working with people experiencing psychosis, this one’s for you. i’ve supported adults with psychosis for almost t…
6. reflect like a psychologist: 6 strategies for stronger psychology interviews
if you’re aiming for a career in psychology, this episode will help you take your reflections to the next level. i’m sharing six practical tools to help you reflect like a psychologist - so you can m…
5. 10 jobs that will transform your clinical psychology career
want to know how to get real clinical experience in psychology? in this episode, i share my journey from support worker to speech and language therapy assistant, breaking down the roles that truly ma…
4. the first-class formula: 3 things every psychology essay needs
in this episode, i unpack what it really takes to write a first-class psychology essay. you'll learn how to build a strong line of argument, craft clear paragraphs, critically engage with research, a…
3. dealing with rejection in psychology
on the podcast this week, i'm getting really personal about facing difficult rejection myself, especially while applying for assistant psychologist roles. let's dive into why it hits so hard – from s…
2. how to become a clinical psychologist (step by step)
thinking about your path to becoming a clinical psychologist in the uk? in this week's episode, i'm giving you a step-by-step guide to becoming a clinical psychologist in the uk. we touch on the qual…
1. why i want to be a psychologist
are you wondering whether clinical psychology is the right career path for you? in this episode, aspiring psychologist maja explores her motivations for pursuing psychology, stemming from her childho…