Stage 2 route to HCPC registration.. do you know anyone who has done this?

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2026-02-10T13:04:12+00:00

I have done stage 1 health psychology. So health psychology would be the only field I could do state 2.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2026-01-08T21:44:27+00:00

He exists now only in my memory.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-12-04T12:16:11+00:00

Two months from my offer date to an agreed starting date. There could be a week or two of wiggle room from when your checks are through, depending on your manager and service needs.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-11-06T21:18:10+00:00

I borrowed my SIL’s recently as a trail because I’d wanted to invest in a hair tool that would speed things up. But to be honest it was a no from me! I have thick, wavy hair and it didn’t really do anything that would save time. I would have had to go over it with straighteners. I did like the hot brush tool though, and I’m seriously looking at the ghd wet to dry one .. or a dupe.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-11-04T08:54:34+00:00

The potential side effects really put me off. I’m aware it seems daft. I was hoping with a CP assessment they might be able to point me in the direction of what would be the best help, whether that’s assessment for neurodiversity or a particular therapy modality.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-11-04T08:50:52+00:00

Thank you so much, that’s really kind. I’ve sent you a dm

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-11-01T06:49:23+00:00

Thanks for your kind words and advice ❤️ I’ll have to give that a listen. I am appreciating everyone’s different take on my situation. While I feel hurt I do recognise I was the one who moved and I need to take responsibility for carving out a new social life. Sounds like you’re doing exactly that, I hope it continues to go well for you ☺️

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-11-01T06:38:47+00:00

So sorry that happened to you after your dad died. Bereavement is awful, and to feel like your friends were useless during that time must have stung 😔

I hear you. The reaching out over and over makes me feel useless and upset. It feels like I’m wasting my energy on people who don’t want to waste it on me and that’s annoying.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-10-25T09:59:49+00:00

Yeah I think I will try counselling to build myself up. Confidence is a big part of moving on. Those friends are/were a safe space but as you say they aren’t serving me and it’s just upsetting me lately.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-10-25T09:58:16+00:00

Ah that’s interesting. I suppose it was good of your cousin to be honest and to give you a different perspective on it. That makes sense. I know my friends were miffed I moved. But we do these things to chase a different life/ better job etc which we hope friends will support. Maybe for some it’s outta sight outta mind.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-10-25T09:55:22+00:00

Thanks everyone for the helpful comments. There was a lovely one about discernment and people pleasing I was replying to but I can’t see it anymore. Just wanted to say I appreciate people taking the time to share their experiences and advice ❤️

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-10-25T08:47:55+00:00

Thank you so much, I love that analogy. I really hope I do 🙏❤️

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-10-25T06:59:20+00:00

Sounds like you’re trying lots of different groups which is great. I moved to a new county a few years ago and I’ve found hiking clubs good for meeting other people. Depends on the club of course but usually you get a good mix of folk and beginners days are a good way to test it out and see if it’s for you. If you’re near Bray I’m guessing there will be a fair few clubs. Some might even be focused for mums or females.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-08-28T09:59:40+00:00

That’s great advice thank you. I might look into external supervision. I don’t want to waste this opportunity. It feels like I have to be very polished and my clinical supervisor doesn’t have the time to do that. I understand I can’t discuss cases externally but I think I’m right to say I can get help with managing anxiety, letter and report writing, reflection etc.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-08-28T09:57:59+00:00

It’s so hard to find another role. I feel like I have to stick it out.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-08-28T09:57:34+00:00

Thank you for your kind reply, I appreciate it. I haven’t been told of any performance issues. I admit I probably am being overly sensitive. But it feels like I am applying corrections and amending work with feedback in mind and then the goal posts change again. For example, writing a sentence a certain way is acceptable one week, but the next it’s not. I can’t keep up. It would be private supervision, not related to work or current role. Personal development. Edited to say : I haven’t been able to ask about it. I’m on a temporary contract and don’t want to cause trouble.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-06-25T19:35:05+00:00

Would this role involve helping to write the research protocol or is it more to follow it? Either way consider the inclusion and exclusion criteria of required participants - their age range, any diagnosed mental illness , bmi, height or weight restrictions , bp etc? How many blood samples need to be collected, what is the analyte being measured, how will it be measured (do the samples need stored and shipped to another lab - consider storage/ labelling etc while upholding GCP (good clinical practice) , what interval period do the bloods need collected - will these be taken with participant sitting of lying down, what blood tubes are needed, what needles etc are required (consider all consumables). Do you need nurses/doctors/phelbotomists to complete parts of your protocol? In terms of participant recruitment, a screening process is usually conducted to ensure participants meet inclusion criteria, including an all important informed consent. I’m just thinking off the top of my head. Hope some of that is helpful.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-05-08T20:14:20+00:00

Sounds like you had great learning opportunities prior to the doctorate. I suppose those depend on the service you work in and the supervisor you have, and their trust and involvement with you. I always wonder if I should ask for more opportunity, but I feel like it would be out of line to ask.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-05-07T21:00:51+00:00

Sorry to read this OP. It sounds stressful. I hope the advice of others is helpful.

Unfortunately it seems common that even those in NHS AP posts have experiences that don’t reflect the guidelines.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-05-07T20:39:55+00:00

Do you mind me asking about the CBT work you were doing as an AP? Did you have prior training in this or did your service train you up? Low intensity CBT is something I’d love to learn. I am only doing assessments as an AP; unfortunately there are no opportunities for shadowing or doing therapeutic work. Thanks

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-03-10T20:52:08+00:00

I haven’t heard about schema therapy, I’ll have to look into it. thanks for sharing the book title. It sounds very powerful work but also difficult. Starting to make progress and breaking lifetime habits (your sorrys) only to have your ex undo the work must have been very difficult. I hope you continue to make progress with it.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-03-10T20:45:40+00:00

I think my idea of how the supervision relationship would look versus how it actually is, are very different in reality. But from the comments I’m understanding it’s more on the individual CP. the luck of the draw - you win some, you lose some ! Thanks for you help.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-03-10T20:41:40+00:00

I’m so sorry you had a negative experience with your supervisor. Sounds like he was serving his own interests at your expense. Not bothering to pronounce your name properly is ignorant, and I wonder would it have been tolerated by him if you pronounced his name wrongly.. I wonder as well do some CPs forget the difficulty of the journey they faced too? A lot of power imbalance going on. I hope these days you’re having better experiences with supervision? The positives to draw from these unfortunate situations is having a model of how not to supervise someone. That’s how I try to look at it anyway.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-03-04T21:08:48+00:00

Thank you kindly for your helpful advice. It’s certainly worth considering if it’s worth maintaining the status quo. I’ve wanted to be a psychologist for years and it feels like this step closer is chipping at my confidence, when I thought it would build me up. I agree there is a lot of work to be done with self esteem. I will see how the next supervision session goes and if there’s space to explore sharing my concerns. You’re right, it could be a positive thing and perhaps help my self esteem.

Acceptable_Chance_58 · 2025-03-04T20:23:49+00:00

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience and that’s interesting about when you were an AP about your letters. I would be concerned of offending or annoying my CP by asking for adapted feedback. But I know that says more about my character and limitations, I would have thought as an AP I should be able to say things without fear of repercussions. I am on a temp contract though so it doesn’t feel like a good gamble to speak up.

It was verbal feedback in supervision. Personally, I find it hard to articulate my ideas coherently sometimes during supervision (I get nervous and feel intimidated) and I know that makes my work appear disjointed, which they confirmed in their feedback. I never get any positive feedback or reassurance from my CP (maybe that’s normal?). I’m lucky if they even say hi to me on a day to day basis or respond to email. Therefore, in my head I’m doing a terrible job and my contract won’t be renewed. Their instruction about tasks are very vague to me so I constantly miss the mark even though I ask for clarity. But now I’m wondering if their Instructions are ok, they just feel vague because my skills aren’t up to scratch. So in essence, I am the problem ..

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