1. Clinical Psychologist
- What they do: Assess and treat individuals with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
- Requirements: A postgraduate qualification (usually a doctorate or a professional doctorate in clinical psychology) and supervised clinical training.
- Work settings: Hospitals, clinics, private practices, mental health organizations.
2. Counseling Psychologist
- What they do: Provide therapy to individuals or groups to help them manage life challenges, relationship issues, or mental health problems.
- Requirements: A postgraduate degree in counseling psychology, followed by practical training or supervision.
- Work settings: Schools, universities, private practices, rehabilitation centers.
3. Educational Psychologist
- What they do: Focus on how individuals learn and develop, helping schools, families, and educational organizations support children with learning difficulties or emotional needs.
- Requirements: A master’s or doctorate in educational psychology, and typically a period of practical experience.
- Work settings: Schools, colleges, government agencies, private consultancy.
4. Forensic Psychologist
- What they do: Apply psychological principles to the legal system, assisting with criminal investigations, risk assessments, and working with offenders.
- Requirements: A postgraduate qualification in forensic psychology, along with training or placements.
- Work settings: Prisons, courts, police departments, forensic clinics.
5. Occupational Psychologist (Workplace Psychology)
- What they do: Apply psychology to improve productivity, job satisfaction, and organizational dynamics within companies. They might focus on recruitment, employee well-being, or leadership development.
- Requirements: A master’s or doctorate in occupational psychology, with potential certification for specific roles.
- Work settings: Private corporations, consulting firms, human resources departments.
6. Health Psychologist
- What they do: Focus on how psychological factors affect physical health, helping patients manage chronic conditions, lifestyle changes, or health-related behaviors.
- Requirements: A postgraduate qualification in health psychology and relevant training.
- Work settings: Hospitals, clinics, research institutions, public health organizations.
7. Neuropsychologist
- What they do: Study the relationship between the brain and behavior, diagnosing and treating neurological conditions such as brain injuries or neurodegenerative diseases.
- Requirements: A doctorate in neuropsychology or clinical psychology, along with specialized training.
- Work settings: Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, academic or research institutions.
8. Researcher/Academic
- What they do: Conduct psychological research in areas such as cognitive psychology, social psychology, or developmental psychology. Research psychologists often work in universities, publishing findings that contribute to the field.
- Requirements: A postgraduate degree (master’s or PhD) in psychology.
- Work settings: Universities, research institutions, government agencies, think tanks.