It will come as no surprise to anyone that New Zealand needs more trained psychologists. Shortages have been reported across the country, increasing wait times and making it harder for people to get the help they need.
The government has promised to create more training positions, but the issue may lie in how we are training these specialists, rather than a lack of interest from students.
Currently, students who wish to be psychologists face years of theory before being allowed hands-on experience in their final year of training.
