British Psychological Society
The British Psychological Society is the learned society and professional representative body for Psychologists in the United Kingdom.
Description
The British Psychological Society is an ORGANISATION.
The British Psychological Society is the learned society and professional representative body for Psychologists in the United Kingdom. It is a registered charity in the United Kingdom and is charged with overseeing psychology and psychologists. It has responsibility for the development, promotion and application of pure and applied psychology for the public good.
The British Psychological Society recognises the following as the main types of psychologists:
For further information on the British Psychological Society, see the British Psychological Society website at: The British Psychological Society.
Note: Eight of the above areas of psychology are also regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council. It is necessary to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council to practise in the UK under any of these titles: Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Health Psychologist, Occupational Psychologist, Sport and Exercise Psychologist and Practitioner Psychologist.
Where Used
Type | Link | How used |
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NHS Business Definition | British Psychological Society | references in description British Psychological Society |
NHS Business Definition | Clinical Psychologist | references in description British Psychological Society |
NHS Business Definition | Counselling Psychologist | references in description British Psychological Society |
NHS Business Definition | Educational Psychologist | references in description British Psychological Society |
NHS Business Definition | Forensic Psychologist | references in description British Psychological Society |
NHS Business Definition | Health Psychologist | references in description British Psychological Society |
NHS Business Definition | Neuropsychologist | references in description British Psychological Society |
NHS Business Definition | Occupational Psychologist | references in description British Psychological Society |
NHS Business Definition | Practitioner Psychologist | references in description British Psychological Society |
NHS Business Definition | Sport and Exercise Psychologist | references in description British Psychological Society |
NHS Business Definition | Teacher and Researcher in Psychology | references in description British Psychological Society |