garyandkatie Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Hi all, My wife and I are currently planning a move to Oz, hopefully Perth and probably towards the end of next year. She is a UK-trained Clinical Psychologist and having been qualified for 10+ years is feeling apprehensive about the process she would need to go through to be able to practice out there. We have been considering the move for a while and already have a fairly good understanding of the AHPRA process in terms of Provisional Registration, doing 3 months of supervised practice, sitting the exam and then, after securing General Registration applying for the endorsement to practice as a Clinical Psychologist. She qualified 10 years ago and is confident that she could get through it, but it feels like a bit of a mountain and it would be really helpful to hear from any UK-trained Clinical Psychologists that have made the move in the last few years and have either already completed the AHPRA process or are in the process of doing so. She/we have a few specific questions, particularly around the process, documentation, securing a placement etc. but she is also equally keen to understand what it is like working out there having worked in the NHS, as there are obviously differences between the two countries in terms of mental health provision. If anyone with experience of this would be happy to answer some questions and/or offer some advice we would be delighted to hear from you! Many thanks, Katie and Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 A lot of psychologists (certainly in WA) seem to set up in private practice, even one of the psychologists in our department (public health) also has a private practice. where are you thinking of heading to? It may be that someone in your chosen state can give more specific info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyandkatie Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 Hi Ali, thanks for your reply. We hope to head to Perth, subject to a suitable job offer for myself (which is a whole other discussion). That was our understanding too (about private practice) - my wife has been researching private practices in and around Perth and certainly plans to contact them directly a little further down the line, but she is keen to reach out to other UK-trained CPs who have made the move to hear a little bit about their personal experience of the process! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 I work with two psychologists (mental health), not UK trained but if you have any queries, I am happy to ask them if they'd be willing to answer any questions. Drop me a message with your contact details if you want me to pass them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyandkatie Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 Thanks - I tried to send you a message but it says I am allowed 0 messages a day. Any idea why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 44 minutes ago, garyandkatie said: Thanks - I tried to send you a message but it says I am allowed 0 messages a day. Any idea why? You need a few posts under your belt before you can use the message system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyandkatie Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 43 minutes ago, Nemesis said: You need a few posts under your belt before you can use the message system Ah I see! Thanks for the heads up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoM1987 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Hi, I've just been searching through the forum for 'psychologist' posts and wanted to follow up. I'm a clinical psychologist and looking to relocate to Perth but am a bit nervous about both the process with AHPRA and the differences in health care systems. If you did make the move and your partner was willing to discuss your experience I'd really appreciate it! Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Bit of a bump, but also to say we need Psych's in WA. So board that plane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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