BEYOND THE COUCH: THE INFLUENCE OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY ON PRACTITIONERS' PERSONALITIES AND PERSONAL LIVES"

Abstract

The objectives of the research were to gather systematic and extensive data on Clinical Psychologist personal lives and how it being influenced by profession. Also, to explore the professional journey as a Clinical Psychologist in Pakistan. The significance of this research lies in its contribution to a research literature for future researchers. Qualitative research methodology and thematic analysis were used for this research. Semi structured interviews were conducted by n=10 Clinical Psychologist holding a degree of masters in clinical psychology with 5 or more years of clinical experience. The findings present the subjective experience as a clinical psychologist how their personal lives being influenced by their profession and their journey as a Clinical Psychologist in Pakistan.