Health Psychologist

As a Health Psychologist, you help people understand how their thoughts and feelings affect their health. You might work with someone who is trying to quit smoking, or who is struggling to manage a long-term illness like diabetes. You use science-based methods to help them make changes.

Your day involves meeting with patients to understand what is stopping them from getting healthier. You might use questionnaires or just listen carefully to what they tell you. Then you work together on a plan - that might mean talking through their worries, helping them build better habits, or teaching them ways to manage stress. You also work with doctors and nurses to make sure the patient's care is joined up, and you read the latest research to keep your methods up to date.