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Join the Psychology and Education Society in collaboration with the Psychology and Language Science Society for an insightful Career Panel with Angel Au, Co-Founder of Overcome!
Starting a career in psychology or mental health can be challenging, particularly when it comes to gaining relevant experience, building a strong CV, and navigating the many career paths available to psychology graduates. This event aims to provide practical insights and guidance to help you take the next steps in your professional journey.
Meet Our Speaker: Angel Au
We are delighted to welcome Angel Au, Co-Founder of Overcome, a UK-registered mental health charity that has provided free one-to-one coaching to over 4,000 people since 2023.
Angel holds an MSci in Psychology from UCL and is currently a MPhil/PhD student at UCL's Division of Psychiatry. As an EMCC-accredited coach, she has delivered over 120 hours of one-to-one coaching, supporting psychology graduates and career changers with postgraduate applications, including DClinPsy, DCounsPsych and trainee PWP programmes, as well as applications for early-career roles such as Assistant Psychologist.
About Overcome
Overcome is a UK-registered mental health charity dedicated to making mental health support more accessible through free online one-to-one coaching. Alongside supporting people globally, Overcome provides training and practical coaching experience for psychology graduates and aspiring mental health professionals, helping them develop valuable professional skills and gain experience in the mental health sector.
What to Expect
During the panel, Angel will:
- Introduce Overcome and explore the career development and practical experience opportunities it offers to psychology students and graduates.
- Share advice on gaining valuable research and professional experience to strengthen your CV.
- Discuss strategies for improving employability and standing out in a competitive job market.
- Explore different career pathways in psychology and mental health, and offer guidance on finding the right path for your interests, skills and aspirations.
Whether you are an undergraduate exploring your future options, a recent graduate looking to gain relevant experience, or someone considering a career in psychology or mental health, this is a great opportunity to gain practical advice, discover new opportunities and ask questions directly to someone with extensive experience in the field.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Find out more about Overcome: https://www.overcome.org.uk/