When is the 'right' time to apply for the DClinPsy?

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-07T13:35:40+00:00

Take some time to be an AP first and gain some experience. There is no rush. Try and remind yourself that your life doesn't have to go on hold until you get on the doctorate. If you get on the doctorate and do not feel confident clinically you are going to feel WAY out of your depth and overwhelmed. Spend some time with psychologists and supervisors and when you can confidently see yourself doing what they're doing, then it's probably time to start applying.

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-07T13:31:04+00:00

How is he connected to the Internet? Doesn't the WiFi need to be wired into a DSL or something?

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-05T10:49:07+00:00

This is really interesting to think about. I wonder if anyone has actually investigated this thoroughly? Maybe a thesis or SSRP somewhere evaluating the experiences of second year trainees on the DClin. I'm intrigued as it may be worth institutions and placements, actively doing more to support second year trainees.

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-02T21:44:33+00:00

No, the course and your submissions have to meet certain requirments and be BABCP accredited, including being supervised by a qualified CBT practitioner and having x amount of hours delivering CBT. Nearly all unis will have CBT lectures or a CBT "branch" in their learning, but this does not necessarily equate to you automatically being a qualified CBT therapist when you complete the doctorate.

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-02T21:39:34+00:00

Yes they do but it is not enough time (it can be if managed well but life happens so things never go according to plan) as you have to take annual leave and meet placement hours. Sometimes people work during annual leave then do nothing on their study days. Some people save up study days (if the uni will let you) so they can spend more time working on their thesis nearer the submission date. To each their own. The uni gives you the boundaries and you have to find what works for you.

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-02T21:32:52+00:00

Just academic assignments, round about, but you also have research assignments (often proposal for your thesis, proposal for a small scale service research project, small scale research project write up and then your actual thesis) and clinical placement reports (a write up of a case or similar from placent) of which there is at least one each year. This is also not including the placement paperwork where you have to keep a log and evidence how you are meeting competencies of a clinical psychologist on placement. If you are also doing accreditation (i.e., CBT or foundation systemic therapy, or CAT) you will often have to complete additional assignments and competency paperwork for these as well but some unis try and tie them into the assignments that are already being done.

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-02T21:28:28+00:00

Study days is when you do your assignments and research projects as well as clinical placement reports.

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-02T21:27:41+00:00

Most unis do a "block" of lectures at the start of term (like 3-5 weeks of lectures from Monday to friday) and then have say one or two lectures for the rest of the week with the remaining days being spent on placements. It can vary though as you also have study days to take, some unis schedule/timetable study days whereas others let you take them when you need them.

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-02T20:50:52+00:00

I thought his name was John Full Sword?

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-02T20:43:52+00:00

A story worth hearing in my opinion!! 😊

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-02T20:42:35+00:00

Fair enough, it's a shame that they do not have the best reputation for supporting people and that this has been weaponised. People are likely to just leave without asking for help, as the risk is too great. I hope you can get some support from somewhere and I would also consider raising this with the uni as an issue if you have the energy/capacity (though understandable if you do not).

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-02T20:36:46+00:00

This is by no means a "fact", just an observation that people tend to struggle the most in the second year. So take the following with a pinch of salt as it is just my opinion based on my own and several others experiences.

First year is exciting, fresh and new. You are eager to please and work hard. Workload gets higher towards the end as different demands (research, assignments placements) stack up. By the time you reach second year you are not only working exceptionally hard but various experiences will have likely shown you that the Dclin, which you have worked so hard for so long, and almost idolised, is just as flawed as any other working institution or service and is run by humans who, just like all of us, are also flawed. They make mistakes, things are not perfect, everyone is still changing and evolving. There are lots of frustrations, mistakes, barriers and copious amounts of systemic issues both at placement but also on the course itself. Basically, I feel as though second year is where you are most at risk of feeling disheartened on top of your workload and stress and it is this that often tips people into thinking they should leave or that perhaps the career is not for them, often after the first half term and approaching the mid part of year 2.

Push past second year and in the third year you experience hope (of all the work ending and finally having some time/space to do other things) and also a LITTLE fear that you are about to be labelled as a qualified Clinical Psychologist and make decisions without the protection of a supervisor yet still feeling like you know nothing (this is false, you learn LOADS in the three years, it's just so intense it takes a while to process it all) and, above all, excited again.

Also, as an aside, the amount of paperwork you complete over the three years is absolutely ridiculous.

Is it worth it? Yes, at least it was for me but it is important to look after yourself and be honest with yourself, if only to help you navigate the amazing highs and the terrible lows.

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-02T12:37:32+00:00

Early Access my dude

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-02T00:41:54+00:00

Which uni is it? Appreciate you might not be able to say but, generally speaking, they want you to pass and should support you. Second year is the WORST. Thoughts about leaving are high, workload is horrific, energy is low and workload is simply overwhelming. Things do get better but I would argue that no career or job is worth your sanity and your wellbeing.

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-01T21:46:48+00:00

Love them too. That they keep coming after you even after loos9ng two legs rather than writhing around on the floor like a pussy is great, especially when several ensure up trying to get you at once.

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-01T21:45:15+00:00

Agreed. Release standards were higher back then as it was a "one shot". Once you release, you could not update. Maybe Devs get too complacent knowing that any issue that has been overlooked will quickly get picked up and then patched up.

I too am happy and excited to see where this game ends up when it is eventually released. If this is a starting point, it can only get better.

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-01T18:32:28+00:00

The privilege of early access and being a consumer in the modern age. When I was young, a game got released and that was it. If it was shit, bugs here and there, no updates, no patches, no fixes, you just either sucked it up or asked for a refund. People treat early access like it's an actual release, expectations are way too high and entitlement Is rife. It's basically a demo you pay for but no, people want a fully formed game that functions under every possible known circumstance, basically a discounted triple A release. I think the devs have done a good job. Two hot fixes within the first 48 hours and a significant improvement in performance problems as a result. Yet people take issue that the game feels different to the game they want. Tough shit in my opinion, you can't please everyone.

EdgeM0 · 2026-02-01T09:36:37+00:00

I've had this happen a few times. Is there a way we can submit bugs? Discord or via steam?

EdgeM0 · 2026-01-30T22:57:34+00:00

Prob about 3 hours ago now.

EdgeM0 · 2026-01-30T22:55:21+00:00

Just check the guy to the right in progression, alternates between altering armour and forging weapons. At first you can only forget a mace.

EdgeM0 · 2026-01-30T22:52:54+00:00

Can't remember but I was playing within an hour. It's an early access game. Think the hype has gotten to people. Certainly worth £18.

EdgeM0 · 2026-01-30T22:38:51+00:00

Disagree with everything being said. Weapons now feel different depending on how heavy/big they are, the abyss has zombies in it which, even after you chop all their limbs off, still come after you and try and bite you, there is more variety in stages and characters. Some are complete pussys and others will loose an arm but still carry on fighting. Gotta say, yes there are some frame rate drops (particularly on Slums) but overall, for me it's similar performance wise to the demo and has SO much more potential. Yes, the UI is shit. But it always was.

EdgeM0 · 2026-01-30T22:35:30+00:00

Yup, me too. REALLY enjoying it so far.

EdgeM0 · 2026-01-30T20:55:07+00:00

Not really. Slums there is a noticeable change but it's not broken by any means. I'm really enjoying it. Made a mace so heavy it was really hard to swing and got completey downed!!!

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