FAQs

There is a diverse range of reasons as to why an individual may seek the services of a clinical psychologist. Individuals may seek professional assistance when their psychological or emotional difficulties interfere with their daily lives.

Therapy not only benefits people with serious mental health issues but also those individuals who wish to make positive improvements in their lives.

Ultimately, clinical psychologists are trained to deal with a diverse range of individuals – adults, children, couples and families who wish to prioritise and improve their mental well-being.

A Neuropsychologist is a specialist in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with conditions affecting the brain. These conditions include neurological, medical and psychiatric conditions, developmental disorders and learning disabilities. It requires postgraduate qualifications and clinical supervision to become fully qualified as a Clinical Neuropsychologist.

A Neuropsychologist has specialised training to understand the cognitive, emotional and behavioural effects of a wide range of conditions; for example, ADHD, learning difficulties, degenerative disorders (e.g. Alzheimer’s disease), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Post-concussion syndrome and psychiatric disorders.

A neuropsychological evaluation is an in-depth assessment of skills and abilities linked to brain function. The aim of an assessment is to define a client’s specific cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and measures areas such as intelligence, planning and organising, attention/concentration, problem solving, memory, language, visual-spatial skills, academic skills and social-emotional functioning such as motivation, mood state, quality of life and personality styles.

The areas addressed in an individual’s evaluation are determined by the referral question, an individual’s concerns and symptoms, and observations made during interview and test administration.

General Psychologist:

A General Psychologist has completed a minimum of 4 years of university study in psychology. They are registered as a “General Psychologist” with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Clinical Psychologist – Registrar:

A Clinical Psychologist Registrar has completed a minimum of 6-8 years of university study in clinical psychology, to the level of either Masters, Doctorate, or PhD. They are registered as a “General Psychologist” with AHPRA and are undertaking a period of supervised work to gain endorsement in “Clinical Psychology”.

Clinical Neuropsychologist – Registrar:

A Clinical Neuropsychologist Registrar has completed a minimum of 6-8 years of university study in neuropsychology, to the level of either Masters, Doctorate or PhD. They are registered as a “General Psychologist” with AHPRA and are undertaking a period of supervised work to gain endorsement in “Clinical Neuropsychology”.

Clinical Psychologist:

A Clinical Psychologist has completed a minimum of 6-8 years of university study in clinical psychology, to the level of either Masters, Doctorate, or PhD. They are endorsed as a “General Psychologist” under AHPRA, with an endorsement in “Clinical Psychology”.

Clinical Neuropsychologist:

A Clinical Neuropsychologist has completed a minimum of 6-8 years of university study in neuropsychology, to the level of either Masters, Doctorate or PhD. They are endorsed as a “General Psychologist” under AHPRA, with endorsement in “Clinical Neuropsychology”.