Are you a South African Psychologist thinking of relocating to Australia?
The College of Professional Psychology, based in Australia, is now accepting enquiries and applications from eligible overseas qualified applicants who want to become registered psychologists in Australia.
We understand that it can be frustrating to have trained and developed years of experience as a psychologist, and then have to go through a complicated assessment process to have your qualifications recognised when migrating overseas! Luckily, we have over 30 years of experience helping professionals who want to practice as psychologists in Australia.
All Registered Psychologists in Australia must have the necessary skills to practice safely, ethically and effectively with diverse groups in the Australian context. As a South African psychologist, your qualifications will be assessed for equivalence with Australian standards. You will need to complete either a 3-month Transitional Program, or a 12-month Internship program, to ensure you have sound knowledge of ethics, legal, professional and cultural issues relevant to working in Australia. Both programs require that you participate in professional supervision. Finally, you will need to pass the National Psychology Exam to become generally registered to practice in Australia.
Established in 1993, the College of Professional Psychology is the leading provider of comprehensive and structured psychologist registration programs in Australia. We offer both 3 month Transition Programs and 12 month Internship Programs, with eligibility based on the assessment of your South African qualifications by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Our programs meet all AHPRA requirements, including professional development and clinical supervision focused on helping you to achieve your eight areas of competence. We have a network of Board-approved Supervisors around Australia, with significant experience as practicing psychologists in a wide variety of fields. We offer support with paperwork and finding jobs in the field. Our programs also include exclusive access to our online preparation training for the National Psychology Exam.
If you are looking to make the move Down Under, contact the College of Professional Psychology to find out how we can help you expand your career as a psychologist in Australia! Enquiries and online applications are welcome.
Contact us on +61 2 8425 8600, email info@copp.edu.au or visit copp.edu.au