The College of Professional Psychology offers comprehensive registration and supervision programs that bridge the gap between your tertiary studies and becoming a registered psychologist in Australia.

Our flexible and practical programs are open to eligible psychology graduates throughout Australia, working to gain general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Established in 1993, the college has a team of experienced staff and accredited supervisors who provide personalised guidance and support, ensuring that you receive supervision and develop the knowledge and skills to meet the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) competencies.

4+2 Psychology Registration Internship Program

Note that AHPRA has closed this pathway to new applicants, but COPP is still providing the registration program to interns already enrolled in the pathway. Our program provides you with all the professional development, supervision and support with assessments required for eligibility for general registration as a psychologist, including case reports and the NPE.

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5+1 Psychology Registration Internship Program

Our program supports your 6th year of training towards general registration as a Psychologist in Australia and guides the development of your professional identity in the field of Psychology. We provide advanced professional development, individual and group supervision to further your clinical skills and knowledge of the core competencies, as well as supporting and guiding your preparation of case reports and preparation for the NPE.

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Work in Addition to Placement

If you are currently studying a 5th to 6th year Psychology program and working in psychological practice alongside your study, we can provide individual and group supervision as well as professional development to meet the AHPRA requirements based on your situation.
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Return to Practice

Based on your AHPRA requirements, we can provide individual and group supervision plus professional development workshops to support your transition program / return to practice or recency of practice requirements.

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Our psychology registration programs are continually refined, guaranteeing that our curriculum is always innovative, current and consistent with PsyBA guidelines. As such, you will develop a broad range of professional skills that you can apply immediately in your workplace.

The College of Professional Psychology was founded on the principle that by providing psychologists with the best professional and practical skills, they can go on to make a positive contribution to the mental well-being of the wider community.

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