Psychotherapist
18AI EXPOSURE TODAY18
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST48%
NOT A FORECAST48%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYA
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £36,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Psychotherapist
Psychotherapists play a crucial role in enhancing mental health and well-being, helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotions and experiences. With the rising awareness of mental health issues in the UK and globally, this profession is more vital than ever in fostering resilience and personal growth.
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 people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior PsychotherapistIn this entry-level role, you will support clients under the supervision of experienced therapists, gaining valuable hands-on experience in therapeutic techniques and client management.£30,000 - £36,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level PsychotherapistAs a mid-level psychotherapist, you will manage your own caseload, providing therapy to clients independently while continuing to develop your skills and specialisations.£45,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior PsychotherapistIn a senior role, you will lead therapeutic programmes, mentor junior therapists, and may also engage in research or teaching within the field.£60,000+
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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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
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