Find Your Place in the Profession
Whether you are beginning your journey in psychology, advancing through higher education, building your professional career or contributing to the field at an advanced level, IPCP offers a structured professional membership pathway.
Your qualification is where your journey begins. Your professional growth is where IPCP continues with you.
Why Become an IPCP Member?
A qualification gives you knowledge. Professional membership gives you a community, identity and continuing professional journey.
As an IPCP member, you become part of a growing professional network committed to learning, ethical practice and the advancement of psychology and counselling.
Who Can Become an IPCP Member?
IPCP welcomes eligible individuals with recognised qualifications in:
Your institution does not define your professional community.
Eligible graduates and professionals from recognised universities, colleges, institutes and professional education providers may apply, subject to IPCP’s membership criteria.
Membership Categories
IPCP Affiliate Member
AIPCPFor Diploma-Level Psychology Qualifications
IPCP Associate Member
AMIPCPFor HND / Advanced Diploma-Level Qualifications
IPCP Graduate Member
GMIPCPFor Bachelor's Degree Holders
IPCP Professional Member
PMIPCPFor Master's / Postgraduate Qualified Professionals
IPCP Distinguished Member
DMIPCPFor Doctoral-Level Professionals
IPCP Affiliate Member
AIPCPFor Diploma-Level Psychology Qualifications
IPCP Associate Member
AMIPCPFor HND / Advanced Diploma-Level Qualifications
IPCP Graduate Member
GMIPCPFor Bachelor's Degree Holders
IPCP Professional Member
PMIPCPFor Master's / Postgraduate Qualified Professionals
IPCP Distinguished Member
DMIPCPFor Doctoral-Level Professionals
Fellowship & Honorary Fellowship
Fellow of IPCP
FIPCPFellowship is a professional distinction, not simply another academic level.
- —Advanced professional qualifications
- —Significant professional experience
- —Contribution to psychology/counselling
- —Leadership
- —Research or publications
- —Professional education
- —Community contribution
- —Ethical professional practice
- —Contribution to the development of the profession
Honorary Fellow of IPCP
Hon.FIPCPHonorary Fellowship may be conferred upon distinguished individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to psychology, counselling, education, research, mental wellbeing, professional development or society.
- —Distinguished academics
- —Senior psychologists
- —Experienced counsellors
- —Researchers
- —Medical professionals
- —Educators
- —Public figures who have made significant contributions to the field
- —Professional leaders
- —Individuals with exceptional service to humanity or mental wellbeing
Awarded by invitation or nomination only. Not available through ordinary membership application.
Membership categories are determined based on verified qualifications and the IPCP Membership Policy in force at the time of application. Qualifications may be subject to verification and equivalency assessment. Membership does not by itself constitute a statutory licence to practise psychology, counselling, psychotherapy or any regulated profession.