Tailored Career Coaching for Aspiring Psychologists in the U.K.

Pursuing a career in psychology is rewarding, but the path can feel confusing. I offer career coaching to support you in finding clarity, building confidence, and taking practical steps toward your goals, whether you're applying for Assistant Psychologist roles, preparing for the Counselling Psychology Doctorate, or exploring the next stage in your journey. Together, we’ll determine what’s right for you and how to get there.

This is for you if you want to…

💡 Make sense of the different routes in psychology and choose the one that’s right for you

💡 Stop second-guessing your experience and learn how to present it confidently

💡 Strengthen your CV, AP supporting statements, and AP interviews with tailored, honest feedback

💡 Prepare for doctorate applications with support on personal statements, research proposals, and interviews

💡 Feel more in control of your career journey, with clear next steps instead of confusion and uncertainty

Services

  • Psychology Doctorate

    If you’re applying for a Counselling Psychology Doctorate, you want to feel confident, prepared, and clear about how to present your strengths. These services are designed to support you at every stage, from refining your personal statement and research proposal, to preparing for the interview. You’ll get focused feedback to help you clearly communicate your clinical experience, professional values, and readiness for training, all in a supportive way that aims to help you feel more competitive in the process.

  • Assistant Psychologist

    Struggling to get shortlisted for Assistant Psychologist roles? Not sure how to approach the Supporting Information section? I offer tailored support to strengthen your application, including in-depth CV and supporting information reviews to ensure your experience aligns clearly with the person specification. I also provide 1:1 interview preparation sessions, where you’ll practice answering commonly asked questions and build confidence in a supportive setting.

  • Career Coaching

    If you're feeling uncertain about your next steps in psychology or overwhelmed by the options, career coaching can help bring clarity. These sessions offer a supportive, flexible space to explore your goals, navigate the field, and identify the psychology pathways that align with your interests. Each session is tailored to your individual questions, challenges, and next steps, so you can move forward with more clarity.

  • CV Review

    If you’re applying for roles in psychology and want your CV to stand out, I offer detailed reviews to help you highlight your most relevant skills and experience. Whether you're aiming for an Assistant Psychologist, Research Assistant, or Support Worker role, you'll receive clear feedback on structure, content, and how to present your psychological and transferable skills in a way that aligns with what employers are actually looking for.

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About me

My name is Melisa, and I’m a BACP Registered Psychotherapist and Trainee Counselling Psychologist. Throughout my psychology journey, I’ve gained experience across both the NHS and private sector, working as an Assistant Psychologist and Research Assistant at UCL. I’m now continuing my training on a Counselling Psychology Doctorate programme.

Along the way, I’ve learned how to navigate the competitive landscape of psychology careers—successfully receiving three Assistant Psychologist offers from 16 applications, and securing a place on the doctorate on my first attempt.

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Testimonials

  • “Melisa was super helpful in the whole session. We talked through psychology career options as well as specific application tips for AP jobs. I now feel more knowledgable of the options out there for me as well as more confident regarding applications. She was very welcoming, honest and open to any questions I had. I would highly recommend her”

  • “I had an AP prep session with Melisa today. Before the session, I sent Melisa the JD&PS of my upcoming interview. At the start of the session, Melisa asked me about the feedback that I got from previous interviews so that she could understand more about my strengths and weaknessess. Then we went through 6 questions, she gave me detailed and constructive feedback. In general, the session is very insightful and helpful to help me prepare my interview. Also Melisa is very supportive:)”

  • “I needed some help with preparation for a counselling psychology doctorate interview. Melisa was very responsive during the time we met and understood my concerns and difficulties around interviews and adapted the session accordingly. She helped me feel at ease and comfortable and gave me a really good experience which has boosted my confidence. she demonstrated excellent knowledge depth and was professional throughout. I would highly recommend her. Thank you Melisa :)”

  • “I want to thank Melisa for the guidance provided with interview prep for an AP role. She provided with extremely valuable advice on how to structure the responses concisely and precisely. She has excellent knowledge on the subject matter and provides practical and tailored tips that helps in confidence boosting and improves the overall readiness to face the interview. I would strongly recommend Melisa to anyone looking for support for advancement of their career in Psychology”

  • “Melisa was very helpful, I highly recommend. She helped me with an application that she wasn’t experienced in however still did a great job and offered a different perspective for it. I would highly recommend ☺️”

  • “As a psychology graduate, navigating the market and its opportunities has been challenging. Reaching out to Melisa to support me in this process has been more than helpful. She reviewed my documents thoroughly, gave me very detailed feedback, resolved any questions I had and gave me tips to enhance my job applications. Overall, she's very professional and supportive and I'd highly recommend her services!”

  • “Melisa proved to be exceptionally accommodating to my needs, demonstrating a proactive approach by delivering her services well in advance. Our discussion proved to be incredibly fruitful, as she not only offered unwavering support but also shared a wealth of valuable knowledge. Thanks to her guidance, I gained enhanced confidence in pursuing the AP role. Her patience was evident as she meticulously and clearly explained answers to all my queries.”

  • “Melissa displayed exceptional patience as I poured out my doubts and questions. Her advice ultimately helped me make a confident decision about my career. Melissa's guidance and support have been instrumental in my journey, and I am immensely grateful for her kindness and expertise. I couldn't have asked for better guidance in the early stages of my psychology career.”