6. reflect like a psychologist: 6 strategies for stronger psychology interviews

if you’re aiming for a career in psychology, this episode will help you take your reflections to the next level. i’m sharing six practical tools to help you reflect like a psychologist - so you can move beyond surface-level answers and show genuine insight. whether you’re preparing for assistant psychologist roles, applying for the dclinpsy, or simply want to improve how you think about your experiences, this episode breaks down how to link real-life situations to psychological theory, recognise your own biases, and reflect with depth and clarity. these are the strategies i wish i had when i first started. if you want to stand out in interviews and speak with confidence about your skills, this is for you.timestamps:00:26 - intro00:51 - why you need to be reflective01:38 - i want you to think like psychologist02:10 - defining reflective practice 03:24 - start writing05:03 - the Gibbs reflective model + example09:37 - the 'so what' model10:45 - strategy 1: go beyond description12:14 - strategy 2: show awareness of own reactions and biases13:43 - strategy 3: link experiences to psychological models14:54 - strategy 4: consider multiple perspectives16:02 - strategy 5: identify learning and future development17:31 - strategy 6: being honest about complexity19:08 - example of applying all six reflective practice strategies23:52 - conclusion and call to action