As you can see from this website their are a number of different psychology specialties. This article covers some of the specialties that are endorsed by the Psychology Board of Australia. Practitioners must reach minimum education and experience standards as well as ongoing training to maintain certain their registration with the
Psychologists
This is probably what you would first think of when someone says psychologist. Psychologists offer talk based therapy over a number of sessions treating clients cross the age spectrum.
They’ve study at least 4 years university degree and 2 years internship with supervisions to be endorsed as a psychologist. Psychologists is the general term with further specialties listed below.
Clinical Psychologists
Clinical Psychologists hold either a Masters or Doctorate degrees in Psychology (minimum 6 years) as well as supervised internship (1 or 2 years).
Like general Psychologists they offer talk based therapy over a number of sessions and treat common disorders like anxiety and depression.
Clinical Neuropsychologists
A Neuropsychologist are specialist that perform and interpreting cognitive testing. Neuropsychology testing might include IQ, memory and executive functioning tests.
They might be called on to assist diagnosis and treatment of those with memory problems, ADHD, dementia or acquired brain injuries.
They’re required to hold a Masters or Doctorate degree and specialist internship with a registered member.
Educational & Developmental Psychologists
Educational and Developmental psychologist focus on learning through-out all age groups for young children to older adults. However, most commonly with children from early childhood to school age.
They asses developmental, learning and behavior difficulties and might be call on for diagnosis of disabilities and disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders.
They’re required to hold a Masters or Doctorate degree and specialist internship with a registered member.
Counselling Psychologists
Counselling psychologists provide assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based therapies to assist clients to resolve mental health disorders or psychological problems. Like clinical psychologists additional study is required to gain this title.
Forensic Psychologists
Forensic psychologists work in the legal arena. Commonly they will work with police, correctional services and withing the legal justice system.
They’re required to hold a Masters or Doctorate degree and specialist internship with a registered member.
Health Psychologists
Health psychologist use their skills to promote healthy behaviours and the reduction of unhealthy behaviours such as poor diet, smoking etc. They may be helpful in assistance clients with self-management of chronic illness, injury or disability.
They’re required to hold a Masters or Doctorate degree and specialist internship with a registered member.
Organisational Psychologists
Organisational psychologists work with individuals and teams within work settings to increase performance in the workplace.
They’re required to hold a Masters or Doctorate degree and specialist internship with a registered member.
Sport & Exercise Psychologists
Australian Sports Psychologists apply the theories of psychology to maximize athletes performance and enjoyment. They’re required to hold a Masters or Doctorate degree to be endorse with this title.
Community Psychologists
Community psychologist deal with issues affecting individuals, groups and the community as a whole. They may work do work with governments and law enforcement on shaping policy or more directly through shelters, substance abuse treatment centers and schools.
They’re required to hold a Masters or Doctorate degree and specialist internship with a registered member.