Psychologist

Salaries vary considerably based on specialty area and employment sector. Psychologists in general get starting salaries anywhere between Rs. 1.5 lakhs - Rs. 6 lakhs per year. Clinical psychologists earn between Rs. 1.5 lakhs to Rs. 3.5 lakhs, School psychologists take home around Rs 1.2 lakhs to 2.5 lakhs a year as starting pay.

Depending on the specialisation that one takes one has wonderful career option after studies in psychology. Career as counsellor in school or career counselling is fast emerging a very lucrative option. One can also work as family counsellor, school psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Sports Psychologist and Industrial-Organizational Psychologist.

Alfred Adler is known as most influential thinkers in psychology who had influenced many psychologists like Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers.

Gunamudian David Boaz is known as founder of modern psychology in India with Narendra Nath Sengupta, established the first department of psychology in India in University of Madras. Narendra Nath Sengupta, founder of modern psychology in India along with Gunamudian David Boaz, established the second department of psychology in India in University of Calcutta.

A day in the life of a Clinical Psychologist - Every day is different and filled with challenges for a clinical psychologist working with a hospital on children with disorders. The days begin with discussion with team members on progress made on the present patients. Some time is also spent on deciding the treatment plan of the patients referred. Later in the day, they meet with the patients as per appointments. After lunch break resume the patient appointments some of which are follow up meetings. Take a therapy session or two and head home. Read the latest developments in the field before going to bed.

If psychology is not the career option that you are interested in, then you can always look into various others careers based on your interest, aptitude, and personality. A career decision must always be in sync with one's aptitude, interests and personality. Doing so will increase the chances of being successful in the right career. If you are not too sure what your aptitude and personality is, then you can easily find that out through the MapMyTalent Aptitude Test and Personality Test. These tests will also help you in getting expert career guidance and career advice which will thereby help you in building your most suited career path.

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