The Equality Trust

This paper reflects upon the experience of undertaking Stage 2 training in Health Psychology from the perspective of two health psychologists who completed the Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology at the University of the West of England, Bristol. Strategies that were found to be helpful during the training period are reflected upon, and presented alongside advice from previous authors and British Psychological Society guidance. It is suggested that being proactive, collaborative, organised, realistic, open minded, sociable and cultivating a work life balance may be beneficial in progressing towards Chartership and professional practice as a health psychologist.