Clinical Psychology

What is Clinical Psychology?

Clinical Psychologists aim to reduce psychological distress and to enhance and promote psychological well being. They work with people with mental or physical health problems throughout the lifespan.

What qualifications in Clinical Psychology does the Society offer?

The Society offers a Statement of Equivalence in Clinical Psychology. This exists to enable people who have trained overseas, or in another area of applied psychology, to qualify as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK without having to undertake a complete clinical psychology training course. See the Downloads page for a copy of the regulations.

Who is the qualification for?

The Statement of Equivalence in Clinical Psychology is undertaken by those psychologists who have the Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) and hold a qualification which partially fulfils the qualification requirements for the registration as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. Such psychologists may be seeking lateral transfer from another branch of applied psychology, may hold a research degree in a clinical subject or may possess a qualification in clinical psychology obtained overseas which does not fully meet UK training requirements. The Committee for the Scrutiny of Individual Clinical Qualifications (CSICQ) determines the further training requirements for all individuals. CSICQ will therefore:

• Administer the applications process for individuals wishing to obtain a Statement of Equivalence in Clinical Psychology and
• Determine the training requirements for individuals wishing to obtain a Statement of Equivalence in Clinical Psychology

Candidates for the Statement of Equivalence will usually be working in a clinical setting.

How to Apply

For those holding a qualification gained outside the UK, all relevant information and application forms can be found here.

For those already registered as Chartered Psychologists with the society who wish to become Chartered Clinical Psychologists, please see the information on Lateral Transfer.

Assessors

Due to the increase in student submissions, the Society is currently seeking Statements of Interest for new Assessors for Clinical Psychology. Please see our Current Vacancies page for more information.

Viva Dates

Please note that revised Viva dates are now in operation. Please see the Downloads page for full details.

Contact Details

Appeals

Appeals Guidelines 2006

Downloads

Click here to download useful documents for the Statement of Equivalence in Clinical Psychology.

Links

Division of Clinical Psychology
Areas of Psychology - Clinical