Information About Clinical Psychology
Clinical psychology is a specialised part of psychological science.
Clinical psychologists are trained in the assessment, diagnosis and
treatment of various psychological disorders.
The training of
clinical psychology in Australia is currently one of the best in the
world. In order to become a clinical psychologist one must complete 4
years undergraduate study followed by 2 years post-graduate training,
exclusively focusing on clinical practice. After completing their degrees,
candidates must practice in an approved area under clinical supervision.
It is only after 8 years of theoretical and practical training that
candidates are allowed to apply to become clinical
psychologists.
Clinical psychologists mainly work with the
following difficulties:
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Depression
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Mood Disorders
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Anxiety Disorders
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Adjustment Disorders
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Sexual Disfunction
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Conduct Disorder
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Eating Disorder
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Alcohol use Disorder
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Drug use Disorder
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Psychotic Disorders
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Schizophrenia
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Bipolar Disorder
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Sleep Difficulties
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Obsessive Compulsive
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How to Recognise Clinical Psychologists?
Most clinical psychologists are members
of the Australian Psychological Society's Clinical
College. Professionals with clinical
college
membership will indicate this. Similarly, the use of the title "clinical
psychologist" is restricted to those who
completed the required
training and are approved by the
college.
An
APS certified practice, call with
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