Hi,
I've just graduated with a first class honours BSc Psychology degree (I specialised in mental health), so I've researched a lot and have an idea what I am interested in for my future career, my original plan was to get further experience with working with people with mental health issues either on a psych ward/through support work, then do a masters in low intensity therapies (CBT) and work as a CBT therapist (as you go on placement and if you're good get offered a job through that).. however I personally have a bit of a dislike of CBT.. I like more emotion focused/mindfulness CBT and vacancies for those types of jobs are limited so it would be something I'm interested in for maybe 10 years but not long-term and then look for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner roles..
However I was wondering about Psychotherapy if I did a psychotherapy masters could I do different types of therapies such as CBT & standard psychotherapy which I think is a little similar to counselling? I'm a bit unsure what Psychotherapy entails and what the end result would look like in practice
I also really like the sound of DBT therapy but I'm guessing you would have to go into clinical psych for that and although that would be great it's such a competitive field and the way to get there really doesn't appeal to me.
Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated!