Clinical Psychologist
18AI EXPOSURE TODAY18
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST58%
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.
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Clinical Psychologist
As a Clinical Psychologist, you play a vital role in improving mental health and well-being across the UK, offering invaluable support to individuals grappling with psychological challenges. Your expertise not only helps transform lives but also contributes to the broader societal understanding of mental health issues, making this profession both impactful and rewarding.
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.
Career progression path
Is this the only route?
This is the standard academic trajectory, but modern careers are highly flexible. You can often skip stagesby entering the industry with an advanced qualification (like a Master's or PhD), or pivot sideways from a related discipline.
0ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONUniversity DegreeUsually 3 to 4 years of full-time academic study, explicitly preparing you for the theoretical realities of the industry. Requires A-Levels, BTECs, or equivalent Level 3.-£68,205Avg. UK tuition & living
1FIRST STEPAssistant PsychologistSupporting clinical psychologists in assessments and therapy sessions.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEClinical PsychologistConducting psychological assessments, providing therapy, and developing treatment plans.£40,000 - £60,000
3PEAK CAREERConsultant Clinical PsychologistLeading mental health services, supervising junior psychologists, and conducting research.£70,000+
The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Psychology with Health and Wellbeing in SocietyPerformance Preparation Academy Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Psychology with NeuroscienceUniversity of Sussex · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
🎓Cognitive Neuroscience and PsychologyThe University of Manchester · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
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Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Psychology with Health and Wellbeing in SocietyPerformance Preparation Academy Limited · DegreePsychologyUniversity of Exeter · DegreePsychologyLoughborough University · DegreePsychology with NeuroscienceUniversity of Sussex · DegreePsychologyThe University of Westminster · DegreeCognitive Neuroscience and PsychologyThe University of Manchester · Degree