Psychotherapist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Psychotherapists use talking techniques and therapies to help people who are distressed, or have mental health problems.

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Monitor patients' medication usage and results.
Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.
Evaluate patients' behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments.
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Monitor patients' medication usage and results.
Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.
Evaluate patients' behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments.
Distinguish between physiologically and psychologically based disorders and diagnose appropriately.
Assess patients' mental and physical status based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.
Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.
Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.
Develop and implement treatment plans.
Participate in activities aimed at professional growth and development including conferences or continuing education activities.
Conduct individual, group, or family psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.
Interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs) and renal functioning tests.
Consult with psychiatrists or other professionals when unusual or complex cases are encountered.
Participate in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of difficult cases.
Develop practice protocols for mental health problems based on review and evaluation of published research.
Refer patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.
Develop, implement, or evaluate programs such as outreach activities, community mental health programs, and crisis situation response activities.
Teach classes in mental health topics such as stress reduction.
Administer medications including those administered by injection.
Monitor the use and status of medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
Provide routine physical health screenings to detect or monitor problems such as heart disease and diabetes.
Treat patients for routine physical health problems.
Direct or provide home health services.

Average salary
33,876 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Psychotherapist

34,723 GBP
33,535 GBP

Average salary for part-time Psychotherapist

Average salary for full-time Psychotherapist

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21,607 GBP
20,622 GBP
29,504 GBP

33,876 GBP
33,535 GBP
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Salary over time for Psychotherapist

Salary for this role has increased over time

33,328 GBP
33,255 GBP
32,859 GBP
32,386 GBP
32,753 GBP
32,838 GBP
33,876 GBP
35,696 GBP
38,105 GBP

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Future outlook for Psychotherapists

Balanced outlook

127 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

2% yearly wage growth (on average)

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Psychotherapist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

66% of people in this role have a Master's degree
24% of people in this role have a Post-Master's certificate. Awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.
7% of people in this role have a Professional degree

You'll need:

counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
knowledge of psychology
customer service skills
the ability to understand people’s reactions
sensitivity and understanding
excellent verbal communication skills
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
to enjoy working with other people
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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