History of ACPCP

The Australian College of Private Consulting Psychologists was formed in Victoria on 3 August 1980. It was considered by many Psychologists that there was a definite requirement for an organisation to assist both the needs of private consulting Psychologists and their clients. The original name of the College was The Australian College of Private Clinical Psychologists.

On 30 November 1980, The New South Wales branch was formed. This body was incorporated in New South Wales in 1988, becoming a legal separate entity.

The membership of the College includes a diverse group of Psychologists, with broad ranging interests and skills, who focus on professional and practical issues which concern all Psychologists in private practice.

The College has continually maintained a pro-active role in assisting the profession by negotiating with Health funds as well as Federal and State Governments to obtain benefits for privately practising Psychologists such as medical rebates, professional indemnity insurance and the need for continual professional development.

All full members of the College are highly qualified and experienced Psychologists who work at the 'coal-face' of the profession assisting clients in a practical and meaninful way to resolve such issues as personal conflict and to promote self-awareness, confidence and resourcefulness.