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Australian Psychological Society Psychologists

Seeking consultation or training from an APS Psychologist is “Good Thinking”. APS psychologists can assist people and organizations with the skills and the “good thinking” that they need to enable themselves and their organizations to function better. Psychologists are experts in human behaviour, having studied the brain, memory, learning, human development, organizational development and the ways people feel, behave and react. Psychologists are generally in the business of assisting people and business to find ways of functioning better. While Psychologists are often thought of as providing therapies for people with mental health problems, Psychologists can help in many other areas. PsyAsia's psychologists apply their many years of education and experience to the world of work and human resources.

Consulting an APS Psychologist ensures people receive expert psychological services of the highest standard. APS Psychologists follow guidelines about professional conduct, responsibilities, and confidentiality that are set and monitored by the society in a Code of Ethics. The APS is the largest body for the profession in Australia, with over 13,000 members. You can recognise APS Psychologists by the letters MAPS or FAPS after their name.

All APS Psychologists must have at least four years of university training followed by two years of either supervised professional experience or further university training. Most spend six to eight years at university to obtain specialist training.

Some Psychologists offer a range of general services while others have more specialised training and areas of practice. APS recognises a number of specialist fields through its nine professional colleges:

	Clinical Psychologists specialise in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a wide range of psychological and general health problems affecting adults, children, and families.

	Clinical Neuropsychologists specialise in the assessment and management of individuals with brain impairment.

	Community Psychologists assist people to achieve their goals in areas such as health, welfare, and community projects.

	Counselling Psychologists assist individuals and groups in areas related to personal well-being, interpersonal relationships, work, recreation, health and crisis management.

	Educational and Developmental Psychologists provide assessment, intervention, and counselling services relevant to the management of development and educational issues across the lifespan.

	Forensic Psychologists work professionally in settings associated with the legal process and correctional services.

	Health Psychologists are engaged in the promotion and maintenance of health-related behaviour, the prevention and treatment of illness, and analysis and improvement of the health care system.

	Organizational Psychologists specialise in the areas of work adjustment, human resource management, and organisation design, development, and training, consumer research, advertising and marketing.

	Sport Psychologists provide assistance to people in sport and exercise who seek to enhance their well being by maximising their performance, enjoyment and participation.

These colleges serve an important role in quality assurance and maintenance of practice standards. College members are required to do additional post-graduate training, internships and supervision. College accreditation can also be checked by contacting the APS.

People often think that psychologists only provide therapies for people with mental health problems. While some psychologists do specialise in this area, most psychologists assist mentally healthy people find ways of functioning better. Psychiatrists study medicine to treat mental illness, and may prescribe drugs whereas Psychologists (at least in Australia) do not. Psychologists and Psychiatrists therefore provide different services. In many cases they work together.

By Australian law, all psychologists are registered with the Psychologist Registration Board in their state or territory, in the same way that practitioners and solicitors are registered. The APS does not register psychologists. Entry to the APS requires more university training than necessarily required by Psychologist Registration boards in each State.

For more information about the APS, please contact the APS National Office, or visit the APS homepage. The National Office can also advise you of the local branch near you if you are in Australia:

The Australian Psychological Society Ltd
National Office
PO Box 38
Flinders Lane PO
Mebourne
VIC 8009
Australia

Telephone: + 61 3 9663 6166 or in Australia: 1800 333 497
Fax: +61 3 9663 6177
Email: natl-off@psychsociety.com.au
Webpage: http://www.psychology.org.au/

This information is based on material presented in the APS: “Good Thinking“ brochure with adaptation.

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	Did you know that APS Psychologists must undergo continuing professional development in order to remain members of the Australian Psychological Society? Consulting an APS Organisational Psychologist for Human Resource Consultancy is therefore "Good Thinking"! You can be certain that your consultant is up-to-date and not basing his/her consultancy and training on topics learned or experienced years ago that may not apply today!