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College of Professional Psychology

Our flexible, practical programs are open to eligible psychology graduates wanting to apply for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

The College of Professional Psychology was established in 1993. For over 20 years, we have been providing comprehensive programs that bridge the gap between tertiary studies and a career as a registered psychologist. Our aim is to make a positive contribution to the mental wellbeing of the wider community by expanding the capabilities and practical experience of psychologists. We achieve this by providing the most comprehensive psychology registration internship programs in Australia. We deliver a curriculum that is innovative and current whilst meeting the Psychology Board of Australia's approval.

15/09/2025

Ready to launch your psychology career?

Looking for a work role (placement) for your 5+1 internship year? We’ve got you covered.

✅ Personalised job-seeking support
✅ Placement opportunities tailored for 5+1 Internship
✅ Connections with trusted employers across Australia

Don’t leave your career to chance—secure the right placement and step confidently into your profession.

👉 Message us today to learn more and start your journey.
https://copp.edu.au/online-information-sessions/

01/09/2025

Want to become a registered psychologist in Australia?

Join our Information Session with Dr Alison Cornish to learn about:

• The 5+1 registration pathway
• AHPRA requirements explained
• Finding work during your internship year
• Visa options and support for overseas-qualified psychologists

We’ll also cover Work in Addition to Placement, Transitional Programs, and Return to Practice.

Perfect for psychology graduates and overseas professionals planning their next step in Australia.

Spaces are limited. Register today to secure your place:
https://copp.edu.au/online-information-sessions/

05/06/2025

This month the Professional Development module for our 5+1 interns is “How to Treat OCD”.

We’ll be joined by trainer Mathew Pfeiffer, a registered clinical psychologist with 13+ years professional experience working alongside children, teenagers and adults, for a live 3-hour workshop on treating OCD in clinical practice.

Don't forget to log into Moodle to access the notes, resources and additional readings for this topic! Make sure you complete the learning activities and reflective journal after the workshop to consolidate your knowledge and download your module certificate.

26/05/2025

Sharon is one of our wonderful Board-approved Supervisors, providing supervision to our provisional psychologists. She integrates a reflective and developmental approach to supervision.

Sharon has practiced as a generally registered psychologist in a diverse range of settings, including private practice, EAP, a physical rehabilitation hospital and the not-for-profit sector. Sharon’s qualification in Counselling Psychology has provided her with a rich appreciation of the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the power of process in therapeutic work.

Sharon also has a special interest in the relationship between psychology and spirituality and how faith narratives can be used creatively in therapy. She draws on a wide range of modalities to augment the Person-Centered work that she does, including CBT, ACT, IPT and Schema Therapy.

Prior to her work in psychology, Sharon worked in education for many years. As a Board-approved supervisor and PD facilitator for COPP, Sharon applies her passion for counselling, learning, and teaching.

01/05/2025

We're excited to be launching a new series of workshops and seminars for both mental health professionals and the community at large.

This workshop will explore the drivers of longtail claims, provide evidence-based theories to explain how they became complex, and offer practical solutions to avoid and engage effectively with longtail claims. Facilitated by John Littleton, an Organisational Psychologist and a director and presenter for Effective Pain Solutions (EPS).

This session is suitable for Provisional and Registered Psychologists, Case Managers, Human Resources Managers, Rehabilitation Providers, Allied Health Professionals, Doctors and Work Health and Safety Officers.

Book your place via the registration link on our website or in our bio.

28/04/2025

We're excited to be launching a new series of workshops and seminars for both mental health professionals and the community at large.

This workshop will equip participants with practical skills to help individuals separate their identities from the effects of trauma, fostering stories of survival, resilience, and growth

Facilitated by Rina Taub, a Counselling Psychologist with over 25 years of experience and the Director of In-Sight Narrative Therapy.

This session is suitable for Provisional and Registered Psychologists, Counsellors, Mental Health Case Workers, Nurses and Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Family Therapists.

Book your place via the registration link on our website or in our bio.

24/04/2025

We're excited to be launching a new series of workshops and seminars for both mental health professionals and the community at large.

This workshop will focus on the essential components of developing effective PBS plans, with the goal of reducing challenging behaviours and fostering positive relationships. Facilitated by Joanne Mouyat, a psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, specialising in working with children, adolescents, and families.

This session is suitable for individuals or teams who work with children and young people with challenging behaviour, including Psychologists, Counsellors, Learning support coordinators, Case managers, Support workers and Allied health professionals.

Book your place via the registration link on our website or in our bio.

22/04/2025

We're excited to be launching a new series of workshops and seminars for both mental health professionals and the community at large.

This workshop will explore what hope is and how it can be helpful in supporting parenting and children’s mental health. Facilitated by Dr Lyn O'Grady, the author of Keeping our Kids Hopeful, parenting children during times of uncertainty.

This session is suitable for parents, teachers, school support staff, psychologists, counsellors, social workers, and anyone who supports the parents of primary school aged children.

Book your place via the registration link on our website or in our bio.

15/04/2025

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new series of workshops and seminars, designed specifically for professionals working across a variety of sectors.

We have a long history of providing quality training in psychology. Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge in a specific area or broaden your skills, our sessions will provide expert insights and practical strategies to help you excel in your practice.

These sessions are sure to fill up fast. We encourage you to sign up early to ensure you don’t miss out.

You can browse upcoming topics and register to attend by visiting https://copp.edu.au/workshops-seminars/

27/03/2025

If you want to work in a psychology role separate to your higher degree placements, you will need to apply for Board-approval. That includes roles where the title ‘provisional psychologist’ will be used; or any other title that could reasonably be taken to mean the person is a provisional psychologist (including “behaviour support practitioner”, “occupational rehab consultant”, and similar). It also includes any role where an individual engages in psychological practice that involves direct client contact, whether it is voluntary or paid.

Provisional psychologists working in addition to their placements must meet certain requirements, such as receiving regular supervision by a Board-approved supervisor.

The College of Professional Psychology can provide you with individual and group supervision needed to meet the required ratio based on your work hours. We also provide support and guidance with direct observations as well as all required AHPRA paperwork.

Contact us to find out more!

13/03/2025

We’re preparing something exciting!
Be the first to know when our new workshops and seminars are announced. Join the list via our website and never miss an update.
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10/03/2025

At COPP, we've helped hundreds of interns become psychologists, and we'd like to think we have a fair amount of expertise in all things related to Provisional Registration.

To help you on your way, we've narrowed down our list of "Internship Essentials" for your 5+1 Program. Check it out on our blog now.

Address

L1, 10-12 Clarke Street
Crows Nest, NSW
2065

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61284258600

Website

http://www.copp.edu.au/

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