APS College of Counselling Psychologists

15/01/2026

As we move full steam ahead into 2026, we would like to congratulate all members of our community who achieved dual endorsement in 2025, a significant professional milestone.

We often receive enquiries about CPD requirements following dual endorsement. To clarify, holding dual endorsement does not require additional CPD hours with AHPRA beyond your usual requirements. However, you must demonstrate relevance to both endorsed areas through a learning plan and activities, including 10 hours of peer consultation and 20 hours of other activities, with flexibility to allocate consultation hours across endorsements as needed, while maintaining detailed records for potential audits.

We hope you are all having a wonderful start to the new year.

26/11/2025

This is a friendly reminder that the WA section of the College will be holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM) online next Thursday, 4th December at 6:30pm (Perth time).

Regarding the Zoom details, a full meeting link has been emailed to members. We hope you can join us as we reflect on the year, share updates, and look ahead together.

In addition, the counselling psychology community wishes to extend a warm congratulations to Dr Kelly Gough on his appointment as APS President, a wonderful achievement.

We look forward to seeing many of you at the AGM next week.

22/11/2025

A gentle reminder to APS members that the Australian Psychological Society Board Elections are currently open. Your vote truly matters. Please ensure that you submit your vote before it closes at 10:00 am AEDT on Monday, 24 November 2025. Let’s all take a moment to participate and help shape the leadership that represents us.

04/11/2025

Dear WA Members,

As another year draws to a close the WA team wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to each of you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to the practice of Counselling Psychology.

We warmly invite WA members to join us for our WA Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 4 December 2025, from 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM (via Zoom). While we may not be sharing the same pot of tea or plate of biscuits in person, it will still be wonderful to see familiar faces on screen as we connect, reflect, and plan for the year ahead.

We’ll share updates on APS activities and welcome your thoughts and ideas for 2026. Your presence, even through the pixels, truly makes a difference.

With appreciation and warm wishes for a restorative and joyful end to the year.

12/10/2025

We had a researcher reach out to us for help promoting her study - she is hoping to get input from a more diverse range of psychologists (i.e., not just clinical or general psychs).

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09/10/2025

🧡 Upcoming workshop on menopause! 🧡

Register here: https://psychology.org.au/event/25612

03/10/2025

🧡 Upcoming workshop! 🧡

Register here: https://psychology.org.au/event/25612

17/09/2025

THIS SATURDAY!

The Colleges of Counselling Psychology and Ed & Dev Psychology are pleased to invite all APS members to the following webinar on Saturday 20th September:

🧡 Multidisciplinary assessment and collaborative support for complex neurodevelopmental presentations 🧡

This interactive two hour professional development workshop brings together paediatricians, psychologists, speech pathologists, and lived experience to explore contemporary, multidisciplinary approaches to assessment and support for children and adolescents with complex neurodevelopmental and mental health presentations.

The workshop focuses on the practical realities, benefits, and challenges of multidisciplinary assessment, ongoing case formulation, and collaborative intervention. Participants will engage with real-world case studies, including perspectives from neurodivergent clinicians and clients, to gain insight into:
- The distinct and complementary roles of paediatrics, psychology, and speech pathology in complex assessments
- How collaborative, multidisciplinary assessment can improve diagnostic clarity, therapeutic alliance, and outcomes for clients and families
- Navigating practical barriers such as rural access, NDIS requirements, and ongoing case management
- Integrating lived experience and neurodiversity-inclusive practices throughout assessment, feedback, and pathways to support.

The workshop features interactive discussion, panel Q&A, and actionable strategies for enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration in both private and public sector settings.

Please join us live to take part in this information-packed webinar, or sign up before the 20th September in order to watch the recording for 90 days afterwards.

LINK:

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29/08/2025

The Colleges of Counselling Psychology and Ed & Dev Psychology are pleased to invite all APS members to the following webinar on Saturday 20th September:

🧡 Multidisciplinary assessment and collaborative support for complex neurodevelopmental presentations 🧡

This interactive two hour professional development workshop brings together paediatricians, psychologists, speech pathologists, and lived experience to explore contemporary, multidisciplinary approaches to assessment and support for children and adolescents with complex neurodevelopmental and mental health presentations.

The workshop focuses on the practical realities, benefits, and challenges of multidisciplinary assessment, ongoing case formulation, and collaborative intervention. Participants will engage with real-world case studies, including perspectives from neurodivergent clinicians and clients, to gain insight into:
- The distinct and complementary roles of paediatrics, psychology, and speech pathology in complex assessments
- How collaborative, multidisciplinary assessment can improve diagnostic clarity, therapeutic alliance, and outcomes for clients and families
- Navigating practical barriers such as rural access, NDIS requirements, and ongoing case management
- Integrating lived experience and neurodiversity-inclusive practices throughout assessment, feedback, and pathways to support.

The workshop features interactive discussion, panel Q&A, and actionable strategies for enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration in both private and public sector settings.

Please join us live to take part in this information-packed webinar, or sign up before the 20th September in order to watch the recording for 90 days afterwards.

LINK: https://lnkd.in/gtzYkF4E

14/08/2025

Save the Date!!

The College of Counselling Psychologists is co-hosting an online workshop with the College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists on Saturday 20 September, 11am–1pm (AEST).

🧡 A contemporary model of multidisciplinary assessment and collaborative support for complex presentations 🧡

Join a panel of four leading experts in neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents for a practical, ND-affirming discussion on multidisciplinary assessment, collaborative feedback, and ongoing support for clients and their carers.

Minimal cost for College members to keep it accessible.
Full details and registration link coming next week.

21/04/2025

🧡 Nominations close soon for APS Fellows! 🧡

If you know of a member of the college who does amazing work, whether this be in the field of therapy, research, training or advocacy for counselling psychology or psychology in general, please email our National Executive committee, or message us here on Facebook to let us know. We would love to hear about and acknowledge on Psycommunity the incredible efforts of our members in helping people with their mental health.

The nomination portal will close on 30th April. Click on the link below for more information:

16/04/2025

The APS has been asked for expert input into the draft updated Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obesity for Adults, Adolescents and Children in Australia, led by Deakin University.

Following public consultation and NHMRC peer review, there have been substantial revisions to the Guidelines. These have also been shaped by further clarification from NHMRC regarding the process of moving from evidence to recommendations, including greater flexibility in recommendation terminology.

Visit Psycommunity for more details:

Access your APS member dashboard to find all your details, journals access, invoices and more