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Thanks WilliamsClarke, this is really helpful. Sorry for the belated reply, I think I have been burying my head in the sand about how much I am going to have to do in relation to all this! I've had a closer look at the APS and AHPRA websites and feel clearer on what's required and yes a lot of patience seems key! I'm going to start by submitting an application to get my qualifications assessed by the APS as that appears to be the first step. I'm gathering all my paperwork now; they require copies of all degrees and transcripts and extracts of your dissertation, and a letter confirming registration with the governing body which in the UK is the HCPC, which is all fine. There is also provision to provide evidence of membership to other bodies like the British Psychological Society. I was a member of the BPS but let it lapse as have many psychologists over here because it is not mandatory to be a member as they are not the regulating body and you don't get that much out of it. Just wondered if you were a member of the BPS when you applied and if you think not being is likely to have any impact on the process? In terms or getting provisional registration, you're right I'm definitely going to have to sit the exam and have some period of supervised practice. Any tips on locating a supervisor for this, obviously I won't be doing this until I move in a year but just curious about your experience. And have you been able to work in other salaried roles during this period?

Hi All, I am glad to have found this thread. I qualified as a clinical psychologist in the uk last year and currently work in the nhs. I have dual citizenship - was born in Oz and did my undergraduate degree there. I plan to move back in about a year and while I won't need to apply for a visa I am looking at how to get my qualifications recognised by both the APS and the AHPRA it seems. Given it seems like a long process I was thinking of applying soon however I wondered if waiting until I've had at least one years post qualification experience would improve the success of my application? What do people think? The idea of having to sit an exam and potentially have to do this transitional program is frustrating given all the work I've had to do to get accepted onto doctoral training over here! What do people think is the likelihood of this being the outcome? Your help and advice is really appreciated!!