Become a mentor in 2025...

As we make plans for the year ahead, we thought this would be an ideal time to let you know about an exciting opportunity to join the BPS Leadership & Management Faculty Mentorship Programme which has been supporting many clinical psychologists over the years.

The DCP Leadership & Management Faculty Mentorship Programme offers a vital source of leadership development support for clinical psychologists. Since the programme's launch, many mentors and mentees have taken part and benefitted from it, and gained a sense of community through the mentorship experience.  

Reasons to become a mentor

Becoming a mentor through the programme offers:

• The privilege of mentoring a clinical psychologist(s). This could be supporting them to enhance professional development including leadership skills, helping with service development issues, and career and personal development to become an effective leader
• An opportunity for shared learning and contributing to the profession
• The chance to meet new people outside of your network
• Support from a dedicated BPS programme lead who will be on-hand to answer any questions about the mentoring experience
• Free tickets for CPD events hosted by the Leadership & Management Faculty during the time you are mentoring

'I feel valued through mentoring … they valued my feedback giving me a sense that my experiences are relevant and helpful for others' - Mentor

'Offering an independent perspective and having someone external to discuss your development is helpful, in growing confidence and realising my voice is equally important' - Mentee

Who can become a mentor?

There's a common misconception that you need to have years of work experience to become a mentor. However, this definitely isn't the case. You can apply to become a mentor if you are:

• A qualified clinical psychologist at any stage of your career (early, mid-level or senior)
• Able to commit to six one-hour mentoring sessions over six - eight months (with six sessions in total)
• Have access to a laptop or computer so you can use the online platform PushFar which brings mentors and mentees together and has guidance to help you get the most out of the programme

How the BPS will support you as a mentor

• Guide you through the mentoring process by offering online onboarding and mentoring induction training
• Support from Cat Bernet-Wilson, BPS Careers Manager throughout your time as a mentor

What's the next step?

Your first step in the mentor application process is to email Cat Bernet-Wilson, BPS Careers Manager introducing yourself and including the following:

• Your name, job title, where you work and your BPS membership number
• A brief description of why you would like to become a mentor and join the programme (max 300 words)
• Any specialist areas of interest you think you could support your mentee(s) with

Feel free to ask any questions you may have about the programme in your application email. The programme leads will review your application and Cat will be in touch, usually within two weeks, with further information.

You can find out more about the programme and the impact it's had. We look forward to welcoming you onto the mentoring programme!