I am thankful to Banika for sharing her experiences with sheer rawness and addressing the difficulties we face collectively as we undertake this journey towards Dclin. The workshop and the Guide me document are extremely helpful tools, and I am grateful for all the help.

The session was incredibly insightful and thoughtfully structured. Banika presented a very balanced and realistic perspective on the DClinPsy journey; it truly felt like a graph of highs and lows, reflecting the excitement, challenges, and growth that come with pursuing this path. I appreciated how she didn’t sugarcoat anything; the honesty was motivating rather than discouraging, and it helped me visualise what the real process might feel like. The discussion around funding, in particular, was a personal low point for me, not because it was negative, but because it highlighted the genuine complexities faced by international students. Yet, the overall tone of the workshop remained encouraging and empowering, which made the experience feel authentic and grounded. Her slides were extremely comprehensive, packed with information that connected all the key aspects, from writing an SOP to building relevant experience and structuring your preparation. By the end of the workshop, it felt like most of my initial doubts were addressed. Banika’s attention to detail, her willingness to answer questions patiently, and her approachable communication style really stood out. Overall, it was an enlightening and immensely valuable session that I’d strongly recommend to anyone considering the DClinPsy. It doesn’t give you all the answers, because that final 30% of clarity comes from your own reflection, but it definitely equips you with the foundation and confidence to make an informed decision. Personally, it left me feeling both realistic and hopeful about pursuing this path in the future.