Our team of dedicated professionals share the common goal to provide our interns with the very best preparation for general registration with PsyBA and their career as a psychologist. Our staff and supervisors have expert knowledge of the core competencies and attributes required for registration.
We have a genuine belief that, by expanding the competencies and practical experience of psychologists, we make a positive contribution to the mental wellbeing of the wider community.We provide personalised attention and support to each of our interns ensuring that their transition to a career in psychology is a smooth one.
We have a genuine belief that, by expanding the competencies and practical experience of psychologists, we make a positive contribution to the mental wellbeing of the wider community.We provide personalised attention and support to each of our interns ensuring that their transition to a career in psychology is a smooth one.
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To develop knowledge and practical skills across the eight core competencies in general psychological practice identified by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) in order to be eligible for general registration as a psychologist.
Our 4+2 Psychology Registration Internship Program meets the requirements of the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) for registration as a provisional psychologist whilst preparing you for PsyBA general registration.Our structured and integrated learning program is designed to ensure that as a provisional psychologist, you receive the supervised practice and professional development required to achieve PsyBA core competencies.
Our 4+2 Psychology Registration Internship Program meets the requirements of the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) for registration as a provisional psychologist whilst preparing you for PsyBA general registration.Our structured and integrated learning program is designed to ensure that as a provisional psychologist, you receive the supervised practice and professional development required to achieve PsyBA core competencies.
For more information about the Board's registration requirements, visit www.psychologyboard.gov.au. The College of Professional Psychology's Registration Internship Programs fulfill the requirements of the 4+2 and 5+1 pathways to general registration. Our programs place an emphasis on the development of practical skills.
The following are fictional case studies to illustrate a typical day in an intern's life enrolled in our programs. Joanne is registered as a provisional psychologist with PsyBA and works as a child and family worker at a non-government organisation. She is paid $53,000 per annum. Joanne works 38 hours per week in her job in Sydney.
Our programs are run on a progressive cycle so you can enrol and start at any time during the year. If you have questions regarding any aspect of our programs or your eligibility to enrol please call us on 02 8425 8600. To enrol, you must have completed an approved four or five year tertiary course in psychology.
At The College of Professional Psychology, we are constantly on the look out for professional, registered psychologists who are keen to mentor our interns. We would encourage registered psychologists from all areas of expertise around Australia to apply. In line with the College's philosophy, our supervisors are motivated by a desire to give back to the profession.
Reviews (11)
Anindita Singh
Dec 31, 2019
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COPP has been instrumental to my progress in the 4+2 internship pathway. They provide assistance with registration, allocate suitable supervisors, offer great resources via their digital library and provide the opportunity to refine professional skills through workshops. I moved states to get a role suitable to support my registration and COPP’s ability to provide resources regardless of my geographic location was a real bonus for me. I highly recommend COPP to anyone thinking of taking the 4+2 or 5+1 pathway to general registration.
Jordan Stotter
Nov 05, 2019
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Amanda Sturrock
Nov 05, 2019
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Fabulous, experienced, supportive staff who offer both practical skills and academically rich content to meet all registration requirements. Diverse student population, who are offered individual mentoring to reach the high standards required by COPP. Values driven organisation putting student well being back into Psychology training. The trainers are not just academics, but clinicians, and passionate Educators-of-Psychologists. I love seeing those already working in the field, as compassionate scientist-practitioners, who want to give back to the profession by training the next generation.
Mae Foster
Oct 30, 2019
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I have been registered with COPP since May 2019 and it has been nothing but a seamless experience so far. As an international student, there is already a lot pressure regarding registration procedure and COPP has taken any guess work out of the AHPRA process. I attended my first residential at the end of October and the clinical content was not only appropriate but of a high standard. COPP makes more than an effort to meet the requirements for AHPRA (4+2 or 5+1 pathways), they build competencies and confidence in you that you didn't you were capable of developing. A highly recommended organisation
Chanel Nagy Chanel N.
Oct 22, 2019
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I have been completing my internship with COPP for over one year now, and I cannot speak more highly of them. COPP has friendly, professional and supportive staff and offer services which have been fundamental to my growth as a provisional psychologist. COPP are a "one stop shop" in regards to providing services to meet the requirements of AHPRA for the 5+1 or 4+2 psychology internships. They have always responded to emails and queries quickly; and more recently offered a great deal of support regarding a work role that was a disaster (quite frankly!). Well worth the money - I'm not sure I could
Dora Abbondanza
Oct 21, 2019
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Great support for your pathway to general registration. Staff are awesome. Can't imagine doing it on my own. It's a one-stop shop from supervision to PD workshops to AHPRA requirements. Plus it's a cost effective. The residential workshops are a great way to get hands on learning experience, meet like-minded provisional psychs and build your network while getting your hours up. Thinking of 4+2 or 5+1? Consider these guys. Five stars!
Marina M.
Jul 16, 2019
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I enrolled with COPP a year ago to complete my psych registration through the 4+2 pathway. It was the best decision I took. COPP staff are always so approachable, super supportive and very knowledgeable. They run workshops and training sessions for distant interns to ensure they meet AHPRA requirements and prepare them for the national exam. COPP has very good supervisors and treat interns as equals, not students, which I find very respectful and encouraging for interns to become the best psychologists. If you are considering the 4+2 or 5+1 pathways, I would highly recommend getting in touch with
Alison Lau
Jun 29, 2019
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I have joined COPP as a provisional psychologist undertaking the 5+1 pathway. It has been a very enjoyable experience so far as they organised all the AHPRA paperwork for me as soon as I got my internship, and they know how AHPRA works which is amazing because it took so much stress off right off the bat even just for the administrative aspects of the internship. They have a wide range of supervisors available so you could try some sessions out with them, and change them depending on the fit- which I would imagine would be a very rare opportunity if you are just out there on your own as a provisional
Kiera Jones
Jun 28, 2019
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Cannot speak highly enough of COPP and the fantastic support that they provide. They have been providing excellent knowledge and guidance from day dot. From the placement support team, to all of the different types of supervision, to the amazing residential professional development weeks, COPP ensures you feel supported, and are gaining all of the relevant skills and competencies for your registration. If you are considering the the 4+2 or 5+1, definitely get in touch with them!
Sylvina Borda
Jun 23, 2019
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COPP has been an absolute lifesaver. As an international applicant for provisional registration, I initially felt intimidated and overwhelmed by AHPRA and its procedures.The staff at COPP are incredible: knowledgeable but also personable, they truly believe in giving back to the profession by mentoring the next generation. Director Lawrence got personally involved and helped me in my communication with AHPRA. The workshops COPP offers are held by psychologists specialised in a variety of fields, and do not only teach you all the competencies required to complete the tasks required throughout the
Sarah Shah
May 31, 2019
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COPP have been such a wonderfully uplifting and warm support throughout the psychology internship process. They have allowed me the opportunity to feel into the pathway in my own time and in a way that is in line with my values. I have felt such gratitude for the opportunity to continue forward with my professional registration whilst also maintaining balance across the other important areas of my life.
In addition, the resources provided (library access, testing materials, 6-monthly personal development residentials, administration and supervisory staff) are also available to ensure you have
In addition, the resources provided (library access, testing materials, 6-monthly personal development residentials, administration and supervisory staff) are also available to ensure you have
