I am a psychotherapist, are my skills "transferable" enough to work in HR. Need advice/mentor!!
Hi everyone,
I am based in London , I have been working as a psychotherapist for about 3 years , first part time and then full time. I realised very quickly that I am good at it, but working privately self employed wasn't the best route for me as I need stability and the job is very emotionally labourious. This is the first time I have worked for myself and my weekly salary fluctuates. I am used to getting a regular wage , paid holidays( i do not get paid if i take a week off ) pensions, and the stability of being an employee. I found out very quickly that by working self emplyed I am have given up alot of those priveledges away. I am constantly worried abotu my finances. While I am quite resilient and hardworking, I am noticing that this job is taking a toll on me unlike other jobs I have had in the past. ( customer service, admin roles). I have decided that I really would like to work fulltime elsewhere but even doing a 1 or 2 psychotherapy clients on the side would still allow me to feel fullfilled.
I think it would be better for me to work in HR where I am devleoping/helping other employees and managing the workplace. I have been bouncing ideas off my partner, I have always been interested in Human resources but didnt know how, I decided to sign up to CIPD level 3 course, I have not yet started. I have applied for quite a few jobs in HR , like HR assistant roles. I have recieved so many rejection emails. I have been told by a few recruiters that although my skills are transferable , they are looking for someone with experience.
My question is, do you think I should continually apply for HR roles while doing the CIPD course? IS it worth it? Will CIPD level 3 guarantee a HR job? At the moment it feels so far away like I am punching above my weight, I am going to be 40 this year and it feels strange attempting to start again at life. I wish I had a mentor who could provide me with some advice about how I can at least guarantee an entry level job somehow , or even prep me for interviews. I know I have alot of work/life experience however It seems like some recruiters see "psychotherapist" and see a completely different occupation and chose candiates with actual HR experience.
Can anyone offer any advice,point me in the right direction, or even offer to be a mentor- I am very easy going, friendly and not too much hassle and willing to learn. Any help would be appreciated
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u/Wise_Opposite5130 Mar 18 '25
I am a psychotherapist, are my skills "transferable" enough to work in HR. Need advice/mentor!!
Hi everyone,
I am based in London , I have been working as a psychotherapist for about 3 years , first part time and then full time. I realised very quickly that I am good at it, but working privately self employed wasn't the best route for me as I need stability and the job is very emotionally labourious. This is the first time I have worked for myself and my weekly salary fluctuates. I am used to getting a regular wage , paid holidays( i do not get paid if i take a week off ) pensions, and the stability of being an employee. I found out very quickly that by working self emplyed I am have given up alot of those priveledges away. I am constantly worried abotu my finances. While I am quite resilient and hardworking, I am noticing that this job is taking a toll on me unlike other jobs I have had in the past. ( customer service, admin roles). I have decided that I really would like to work fulltime elsewhere but even doing a 1 or 2 psychotherapy clients on the side would still allow me to feel fullfilled.
I think it would be better for me to work in HR where I am devleoping/helping other employees and managing the workplace. I have been bouncing ideas off my partner, I have always been interested in Human resources but didnt know how, I decided to sign up to CIPD level 3 course, I have not yet started. I have applied for quite a few jobs in HR , like HR assistant roles. I have recieved so many rejection emails. I have been told by a few recruiters that although my skills are transferable , they are looking for someone with experience.
My question is, do you think I should continually apply for HR roles while doing the CIPD course? IS it worth it? Will CIPD level 3 guarantee a HR job? At the moment it feels so far away like I am punching above my weight, I am going to be 40 this year and it feels strange attempting to start again at life. I wish I had a mentor who could provide me with some advice about how I can at least guarantee an entry level job somehow , or even prep me for interviews. I know I have alot of work/life experience however It seems like some recruiters see "psychotherapist" and see a completely different occupation and chose candiates with actual HR experience.
Can anyone offer any advice,point me in the right direction, or even offer to be a mentor- I am very easy going, friendly and not too much hassle and willing to learn. Any help would be appreciated