What is a Clinical Psychologist?
Clinical Psychologists train for a minimum of eight years. They are trained in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders, and also undergo training in conducting psychology research. Because of their training, clinical psychologists are skillful in treating a wide range of psychological difficulties ranging from every day issues to more severe mental health concerns. Clinical psychologists are qualified to provide expert opinion on clinical mental health matters.
Psychologists without clinical endorsement train for a minimum of six years, but may have other advanced training as well or may be endorsed or have expertise other areas. Psychologist training qualifies them to diagnose and treat a wide range of psychological difficulties. It is advisable to check what training your psychologist or clinical psychologist has completed in treating the condition that you are concerned about, and ask about their experience with various levels of severity of that condition but also their experience with certain techniques and therapies if you have a preference. At APC, we have both clinical psychologists and psychologists with a high degree of training and expertise.
The terms "clinical psychologist" and "psychologist" are both protected terms under national law, which means that it is only legal for psychologists and clinical psychologists who are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) to use those terms to describe themselves. In Australia, Clinical Psychologists currently must undergo a minimum of eight years training in order to qualify for endorsement from the Psychology Board of Australia. This training typically involves completing an undergraduate science or psychology degree, completing a fourth year of study which includes a research project/thesis, a postgraduate degree such as a masters or a doctorate in clinical psychology, followed by a registrar program (a period of supervised practice).
For more information on clinical psychologists and psychologists, head to the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) website or to the Psychology Board of Australia Website by clicking the relevant buttons below.
Psychologists without clinical endorsement train for a minimum of six years, but may have other advanced training as well or may be endorsed or have expertise other areas. Psychologist training qualifies them to diagnose and treat a wide range of psychological difficulties. It is advisable to check what training your psychologist or clinical psychologist has completed in treating the condition that you are concerned about, and ask about their experience with various levels of severity of that condition but also their experience with certain techniques and therapies if you have a preference. At APC, we have both clinical psychologists and psychologists with a high degree of training and expertise.
The terms "clinical psychologist" and "psychologist" are both protected terms under national law, which means that it is only legal for psychologists and clinical psychologists who are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) to use those terms to describe themselves. In Australia, Clinical Psychologists currently must undergo a minimum of eight years training in order to qualify for endorsement from the Psychology Board of Australia. This training typically involves completing an undergraduate science or psychology degree, completing a fourth year of study which includes a research project/thesis, a postgraduate degree such as a masters or a doctorate in clinical psychology, followed by a registrar program (a period of supervised practice).
For more information on clinical psychologists and psychologists, head to the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) website or to the Psychology Board of Australia Website by clicking the relevant buttons below.
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