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Child Psychologist

Child psychologists help young people who are struggling emotionally or behaviourally. They assess what's going on, talk with children about their feelings and problems, and work with families and schools to help them feel better and cope.

Child Psychologist

18

Psychology

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY18
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST58%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (18), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

NHSThe NHS is the largest employer of psychologists in the UK, offering diverse opportunities in child mental health services across the country.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)CAMHS provides specialist mental health services for children and young people, making it a key employer for child psychologists.
Barnardo'sBarnardo's is a leading children's charity in the UK, employing psychologists to support vulnerable children and families.
The Priory GroupThe Priory Group offers mental health services across the UK, including specialised care for children and adolescents.
Place2BePlace2Be provides mental health support in schools, employing child psychologists to help children cope with emotional challenges.