The Psychology Council is the only Regulatory Body mandated by the Health Professions Act 857, Section 5 to register and license all persons who have been trained in Psychology and Applied Psychology to enable them practice legally in Ghana.
Academic requirements are a Master's degree, PhD or PsyD in any field in Psychology or in Counselling.
Academic requirement: First Degree in Psychology.
Academic requirements: Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Applied Psychology or Counselling.
Academic requirement: Certificate in Counselling from an accredited institution.
Identify the registration category that matches your qualification — Professional, Paraprofessional, Lay Practitioner or Psychologist Assistant.
Download the relevant registration form and complete it with all required supporting documents.
Pay the registration fee at Fidelity Bank, Ridge Towers Branch, or via Mobile Money short code *222*7270#.
Submit your completed application to the Council Secretariat. Processing takes 4–8 weeks subject to verification.
