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What happens when young people turn to AI instead of people for psychological support?This month’s ACPsych Journal Club ...
08/02/2026

What happens when young people turn to AI instead of people for psychological support?

This month’s ACPsych Journal Club explores a thought-provoking study on how adolescents and young adults are using tools like ChatGPT for mental health advice — and what this means for accessibility, safety, ethics, and the future role of psychologists.

For aspiring psychologists, it offers a valuable chance to think critically about help-seeking, digital care, and the realities of service gaps.

Across four weeks, we’ll explore:
Week 1 — Why young people are turning to AI for support
Week 2 — How strong the study is in terms of design and sample
Week 3 — Helpfulness, tone, and the limits of AI advice
Week 4 — Ethics, safety, and real-world implications for practice

This is a reflective space for curiosity, critical thinking, and professional growth — not about having the “right” answer. Join the Journal Club today and be part of the conversation.

Join our mailing list at aspiringclinicalpsych.com for more information on how to join and FREE spaces.

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08/02/2026

Check out our new blog by Aisha Riaz, ACPsych Guest Blogger
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No interviews this year?Ugh it sucks.Here are some tips that will help you bounce back.Will you apply again next year?Pe...
07/02/2026

No interviews this year?
Ugh it sucks.

Here are some tips that will help you bounce back.

Will you apply again next year?
Perhaps it's too early to say.
Why not visit our website and sign up for our mailing list anyway?
That way, you'll be up to date with the support we're offering either way!
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What comes to mind when you think about uncertainty? Especially during the journey to becoming a clinical psychologist?O...
06/02/2026

What comes to mind when you think about uncertainty? Especially during the journey to becoming a clinical psychologist?

Our next ACPsych Journal Club explores Barry Mason’s influential article Towards Positions of Safe Uncertainty. It’s a piece that encourages us to move away from rushing into answers and instead develop a reflective stance rooted in curiosity.

For aspiring psychologists, this mindset is central to clinical work, supervision, and coping with the unpredictability of the DClinPsy process.

Across four weeks, we’ll explore:
• sitting with the unknown
• balancing expertise with curiosity
• noticing when we slip into unsafe certainty or unsafe uncertainty
• developing a grounded, reflective approach to professional growth

It’s a space for thoughtful discussion, critical thinking, and genuine development.

Join the conversation inside the ACPsych Hub — and start building your reflective stance.

Join Journal Club: https://tinyurl.com/ACPsychJournalClub
First 5 non-members go free!

Containment involves offering emotional steadiness to help clients feel safe when exploring difficult feelings. It’s esp...
05/02/2026

Containment involves offering emotional steadiness to help clients feel safe when exploring difficult feelings. It’s especially important when working with trauma or overwhelming emotions. Follow for more on creating safe spaces in therapy!

The Theory of Planned Behaviour strengthens Formulation by clarifying how beliefs influence action. -It supports Interve...
04/02/2026

The Theory of Planned Behaviour strengthens Formulation by clarifying how beliefs influence action.

-It supports Interventions that target attitudes, expectations, and perceived control.
-It enriches Communication by helping you explore ambivalence without judgment.
-It reinforces Assessment through structured exploration of intentions and motivations.
-It supports Diversity and Inclusion as you consider cultural influences on norms.

Using this theory shows thoughtful, evidence-led practice across SCRIPTED FLAG. Set up a free ACPsych Hub account to explore resources and begin your journey today.

Empathy is at the heart of good therapy. It helps build trust and allows clients to feel heard and supported. Being empa...
03/02/2026

Empathy is at the heart of good therapy. It helps build trust and allows clients to feel heard and supported. Being empathetic means recognising and acknowledging a client’s feelings without judgement. Follow us for more essential skills to build your confidence in clinical work!

That inner steadiness will support both you and the people you will go on to help. Sign up for free on the ACPsych Hub a...
02/02/2026

That inner steadiness will support both you and the people you will go on to help.

Sign up for free on the ACPsych Hub at aspiringclinicalpsych.org.

Struggling to structure your answers in DClinPsy interviews? The STARR method—Situation, Task, Action, Result, Reflectio...
01/02/2026

Struggling to structure your answers in DClinPsy interviews? The STARR method—Situation, Task, Action, Result, Reflection—helps you showcase your experience with clarity and depth.

Here’s an example answer to the question: Tell us about a time in your clinical experience when things went well and why.

Situation – While working as an Assistant Psychologist in a CAMHS service, I supported a young person experiencing high anxiety and school avoidance. They struggled to engage in previous interventions, and their parents felt discouraged.

Task – My role was to build trust, deliver psychological interventions, and support the family in implementing strategies to improve school attendance and emotional well-being.

Action – I used a flexible, person-centred approach, incorporating their interests into sessions and adapting CBT techniques (such as…) to be more interactive. I collaborated with parents and school staff (by…), ensuring a consistent, supportive environment. I also sought supervision to refine my approach (towards… for example…), ensuring it remained evidence-based and developmentally appropriate.

Result – Over time, the young person’s anxiety reduced, and they gradually increased their school attendance. Their confidence grew, and their parents reported feeling more empowered in supporting them. The school also noted improved engagement in lessons.

Reflection – This experience reinforced the importance of collaboration, adapting interventions to individual needs, and using supervision effectively. It also highlighted the impact of small, consistent steps in building confidence and autonomy, aligning with core values of compassion, empowerment, and evidence-based practice.

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01/02/2026

Check out our new blog By Dr Melody Smith, Clinical Psychologist
Visit aspiringclinicalpsych.com/blog

Reflections like this show what our Workshops are about in practice.Our Workshops help aspiring clinical psychologists b...
30/01/2026

Reflections like this show what our Workshops are about in practice.

Our Workshops help aspiring clinical psychologists build confidence, apply ideas, and make steady progress.

Visit our page for practical support from an organisation that puts aspiring psychologists first.

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