The Psychology Council (PC) is an independent quality and standards organisation, appointed as the external accreditation entity for the psychology profession in Ghana under the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857).
PC develops and reviews accreditation standards for psychology programmes of study in Ghana. We then work with the National Accreditation Board, education providers and use the accreditation standards to determine whether programmes of study for students seeking to practice as a registered psychologist, paraprofessional or lay practitioner in Ghana meet the required education standards. GPC accredits all applied psychology programmes of study in the country.
Read MoreAssess facilities and content of programmes for the training of psychologists, therapists, paraprofessionals and lay practitioners (lay counsellors).
Ensure that the pre-registration training of newly qualified psychologists, therapists, paraprofessionals and lay practitioners in accredited training institutions meets the required standards.
Conduct examinations for the registration of foreign-trained psychologists, therapists, paraprofessionals and lay practitioners.
Conduct examinations for the registration of locally trained psychologists, therapists, paraprofessionals and lay practitioners who do not meet the prescribed conditions for registration.
As per Part 5 of the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857), section 125(3), all licenses shall be renewed by practitioners on or before 31st December for the following calendar year. All registrants are reminded to renew their license for the ensuing year to remain in Good Standing with the Council.
Register and license all psychology practitioners — from professionals to lay practitioners.
ExploreAccreditation of university and lay practitioner training programmes in applied psychology.
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"The Psychology Council exists to protect the Ghanaian public. Every license we issue, every programme we accredit and every facility we inspect is a promise — that psychological care in Ghana is delivered safely, ethically and to international standards."
Download registration forms or apply online for licensure, internship or facility accreditation.