A Registered Psychologist or Psychologist is someone who has met the requirements of the Australian Board of Psychology.
Generally, the Board of Psychology requires a person seeking registration as a Psychologist to have completed four years of University study, usually at Honours level plus 2 years of supervised practice.
Psychologists in Australia are then required to maintain their registration status by maintaining a regular course of professional development and supervision (whereby a qualified senior Psychologist works with the Psychologist to assess, discuss and enhance their clinical work). Working Psychologists are also required to maintain professional indemnity insurance.
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the leading professional body for psychologists, providing psychologists with professional advice, opportunities for educational and professional development, and high ethical standards.