Health Psychologist
10AI CAN DO10%moving to55%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM SUBJECTS ALLIED TO MEDICINE →
Health Psychologist
Therapy professionals help people who are struggling with physical problems, mental health issues or difficult feelings. They use different techniques to help people feel better and work towards their goals.
AI can do very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Health PsychologistIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior psychologists in conducting assessments and implementing interventions, gaining valuable experience in clinical settings.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Health PsychologistAt this stage, you will take on more responsibility, leading interventions and working independently with clients while contributing to research projects.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Health PsychologistIn a senior role, you will oversee teams, develop programmes, and influence health policy, playing a key role in shaping the future of health psychology.£50,000+
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.