One of my biggest fear is being burnout and losing my compassion and the expectations to be a psychologist even outside work , so thank you for sharing about these important topics

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

definitely can relate!!

Hi Roanna! Truly appreciate your sharing! I'll be doing my ClinPsych Masters next year, super excited but also lots of nerves as well. Glad to have found your videos as they have been super helpful in providing insight into the profession. Keep up the great work and take care 😊

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

congrats!! and so glad to have you here :))

I was watching this through my undergrad, it's so interesting to come back now as a provisional psych and watch it with new eyes

I really appreciate your comment on western work clothes! I think it's very insightful, and I never thought of simple and monochromatic clothes as rooted in racism until coming across your video. This past week, I felt more like myself as an intern therapist who plans to become a counselor. I still feel some imposter syndrome, lol, but I'm glad to notice I feel more like myself when I took more care of myself (i.e, mud mask, trimming my nails, spending time with my husband). Also, you have a very calming presence. :) I'm sure your clients enjoy your therapy style!

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

appreciate it! haha someone once told me imposter syndrome is so endemic to early career psychologists, so glad you're feeling more yourself!

I love how authentic and honest you are. Thank you for being so real 💕✨

Just about to work on a report and I was looking for some external motivation! Really glad I came across your channel. Loved this video, thanks for being so honest and transparent about your experience of being a psych, which helps normalize my and (pretty sure a lot of other psychologists') experiences. Yeah so thanks for being the inspiration I needed today! :)

Thank you for sharing this much love ❤️

Very insightful video. Appreciate your honesty, much love ❤

Was looking forward to your next upload! You're a great inspiration/guide/motivator to continue studying psychology.

I really enjoyed your videos and thank you for being so honest in your sharing :)

I'm viewing this from Pennsylvania! I love your videos and you have further motivated me to become a psychologist and to also travel around the world. Australia must be so beautiful and one day I would like to live in another country and help as much people I can with my degree. Thank you so much and please don't stop making your videos! You are a real impact for me! From - the other time zone :)

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

Ahh thats amazing! Thanks for tuning in (Esp when its so late haha)

Genuine sharing, good work with sharing even the sticky topics, these need to be discussed more. Because it really shows your authenticity. Very good topics and points made.

Hi roanna you are really inspiring a lot of people it's like I am taking to a friend when I watch you. You are great 💗 you rock 🎸

I love this video! Thank you for being so honest about what it’s like to be a psychologist. I can totally relate to so many of your points. Aloha from Hawaii!

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

Aloha! so glad you can relate!! ^^

Watching your videos kind of makes me feel our lives are running parallel and i am going through literally the same except I'm still doing MA Psych. But Watching you deal with those emotions and situations the way you do makes me feel reassured. Keep doing what you do, you're great :)

As a 2nd undergraduate this was so helpful to hear

Going over your videos because I’m starting my psychology degree (hopefully) in 2023! I love your videos so much, you’re very inspiring! Also “two week lockdown” rip 😂😂

@thepsychdiaries

2 жыл бұрын

omg i know right, I'm still feeling like life is a bit surreal haha

10:39 “humans are not textbook cases” 👏👏 …also I love potatoes

Thanks for another super helpful video Roanna! It's great that you're enjoying your sessions more and feeling more confident about putting your own personality into it! I love bright colors too and think that could actually help lift a client's mood a little :) And I think a big part of living what you preach as psychologist is knowing what brings you joy and feeling comfortable being authentically you, whether that involves bright clothes, latin dancing or anything else! I also have a question for you: are there private practice clinical psych jobs out there with more stable income? Thanks!

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nikki! Thanks as always for watching! ☺️☺️ oh great question re: private practice- I was actually offered the ability to hop on a salary in my private clinics however at both they said I would earn more charging per client (which I think I do). The other thing is that if you're on salary for a private clinic you're often required to see a minimum number per day so you have less flexibility. Some clinics offer a salary until you build a caseload then they offer to pay you per client :) if it's a good clinic director they're usually flexible to discuss options with you (and make sure to consult colleagues before ever signing a contract you feel might be taking advantage of you!)

@nikkihuang7635

3 жыл бұрын

@@thepsychdiaries Ah I see, that's great to know! Thanks for clarifying :)

Sending you virtual hugs, Roanna ❤️

@thepsychdiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Right back at ya!

Hi love 💕 I’m planning on pursuing psychology in Australia but there’s a few things that I’m unsure about like the registration process and supervised work... so it’ll be great if you could make a video on that ...♥️

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

Heya! Thanks so much for tuning in, oh yes I have a video on psychology pathways (uni couses/ Australian requirements/ years of study etc)! :)

Thank you for this! I have a job trial as a provisional psychologist tomorrow and I'm pooping my pants, pretty much. This was encouraging.

@thepsychdiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh how exciting!! You got this ☺️ (I know the feel haha)

Inspiration to us undergrads ;)

❤️❤️❤️

Would you be able to make a video about how to be the financial side of working and practicing/studying such as income on placement and masters, work during honours etc? I’m going back to uni to do my honours next year in psychology and I am just nervous about my income going back 😩

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

ooh yea great questions- unfortunately there is zero income on placement/ in masters/ during honours unless you pursue normal part time jobs like being a receptionist or an ABA therapist or researcher, it's definitely a bit investment though!

@Grace-cd8jw

3 жыл бұрын

@@thepsychdiaries thank you for getting back to me! Bummer about no income during placement, this is still awesome to know though to be prepared to pursue my further study xx

This was super interesting to watch! Would you ever go into the public system to get a more regular income? Or are their elements of the public system that keep you away?

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to! Public tends to be a little more full on- and also incredible competitive. I was definitely trying for NSW health roles but they're few and far between!

Your take on the particular attire that you wear was interesting. However, the perspective that I had was, where's the attention of the client going to be? Are they going to be distracted by their psychologist wearing flashy, bright colour clothes, or will it have no impact on their perception? I'm not sure, but that's what came to mind for me.

In Norway the only way to become a clinical psychologist is to apply to the 6 year psychology program, which is only avalible at four universities! The positive part is that you do not need a bachelor, master and doctor, because ofter those six years you are an authorised psychologist. You can apply straight from highschool, and i have applied this year! I am sooo nervous because it is the hardest program in Norway to get into aside from medicine. I’ll know if i get in two weeks from now and the waiting is killing me!

@ira1974

3 жыл бұрын

best of luck!

@pickles.603

3 жыл бұрын

good luck you got this!!

@ingeborggrnnesby4449

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Will update with the result😱 10 days left!

@ingeborggrnnesby4449

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man good luck! What a streamlined system, much simpler than Aus!

thank you! currently taking my masters in clinpsy so this was rly helpful 🤍 would you happen to know if i can someday practice psych in australia altho i finished my degree in another country? or do i have to take another graduate degree there first & then take licensure exams? ☺️

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

Heya! Thanks for tuning in :) Hmm unfortunately I'm not sure- I would probably check out the AHPRA registration website, I think you might need to do some additional study..

Hi Roanna! Hope that you are going well. I am in my mid-twenties and based in Sydney too:D I am currently transitioning from the the field of media into learning and exploring the field of counselling. Your videos have truly been very informative and inspirational and I just wish to let you know

Hi Roanna, thanks for sharing. I really enjoy your video. Just curious about the salary psychologists get working at private practices. Do you get base salary at all or is it more like commission for each appointment? I hope it’s not too abrupt to ask that cuz I’m thinking leaving teaching ( currently a high school teacher) for psychology. Just keen on knowing what I’m about to sign up for.

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

No base salary! Just $/ client, so unfortunately sometimes its a bit up and down!

@thisisamberspeaking2206

2 жыл бұрын

@@thepsychdiaries Thanks for your reply.

hi thankyou for such amazing videos - i'm thinking of studying psychology next year but worry about whether ill find it too challenging, I struggle with mental health (depression & anxiety) which is one of reasons why I find psychology so interesting - but I've never been great at maths and science. I love essay writing and research though, would you say that you need to be good at maths to succeed at psychology degree/to become psychologist ?

@thepsychdiaries

Жыл бұрын

Hey Kira! Oh amazing your lived experience will be so powerful. Hmm there is always statistics but there is lot of support for it so I would say its fine, if you want to go further into research it does get into higher level statistics though.

Hey Roanna! Thank you for making such videos. They're really helpful for people like me who wanna do a career in Pyschology. I'm currently in my final year of BA Psychology Honours degree in India and I wanted to know if my current degree will allow me to do a one year Honours Bachelor degree in Australia. Could you help me out here?

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for tuning in :) Hmm unfortunately I'm not sure- the requirements differ quite a lot between different countries and unis. I think my advice would be to reach out to your uni's psychology faculty/ the uni you would like to get into and ask their individual requirements. Good luck!

hi! May i ask, what is your hair color? I'm your silent fan btw🥰 i do love everthing you posts about psych.Now, i am a 1st yr student of bs in psychology. I hope i could get a motivational message from you big sis! Love you stay safe. More power to your channel

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Melissa! Well I'm not really sure tbh.. it's balayage where they use bleach on it so I think it might just be the colour of my hair underneath!

I just found your channel, and I'm so grateful. I'm a new mum, and I've dreamt of becoming a psychologist for so long. Do you think it's possible for someone to achieve this dream while still being an attentive and attuned parent?

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

Ooh rainy mae I think the fact that you're considering issues like that around work/ life balance already show how thoughtful and attentive you're being. Tbh I'm not sure how much I could add as I've personally never been a parent, however I do admit the study process is pretty gruelling- afterwards though its incredibly flexible as you can choose which days/hours you want to work!

@SableRain

3 жыл бұрын

@@thepsychdiaries Thank you so much for replying and for your honesty and kind words! The study commitment is a big worry, but I'm hoping I could start working on my bachelor's part time. Maybe when my daughter is much older, I could tackle the post graduate work. 🤔

How did you make sure to build a stable income early in your career so that you can take days off during the week?

@thepsychdiaries

3 жыл бұрын

I do admit I am running probably under-average income wise compared to my colleagues however I'm prioritisng my mental health and also having some time to build up this KZread channel!