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I want to be a psychotherapist what are the main pathways ?

aidie

i am toying with the idea of becoming a psychotherapist 

One that listens to and helps people get better

what are the main routes to this new career ?

is there such thing as an apprenticeship ? and are people of autism prevented in any way ?

do u know anyone who has switched career like this in mid life ?

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  • ;-) I'm NOT going to call this an endorsement, because I haven't been involved with any training on this site. Some of their literature has proved personally useful, however.

    One huge problem is (and they highlight it) that there are some 200 plus 'schools' of psychotherapy 'thought' globally. There are probably some training routes that would purposely avoid that, but this one at least suggests that we can mix and match according to clients' vastly differing needs; and the differing abilities of individual psychotherapists.  Also, the books and downloads on this site might help you find your way through this maze; even if you eventually go elsewhere.

    Human Givens Institute: Holistic & Scientific Approach To Your Needs (hgi.org.uk)

    I also reckon it would suit you, given your regular positive input here. If I were in the UK and a bit younger, I'd be interested myself.

    (Sure, I could do some online courses, but I would still be faced with the very unfortunate fact that almost anything (in my country of residence) containing the notion of 'psycho' (especially with adults) is certain to be shunned by both local society and those political types who manipulate just about everything here. Even as a volunteer, I would almost certainly be left out in the cold.)

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