The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), Cumann Síceolaithe Éireann, is the learned and professional body representing circa 4,500 psychologists in the Republic of Ireland. Since its creation the members of the PSI have helped shape and develop psychology as a science in Ireland, and their work and commitment has given Irish psychology a voice and standing on not only the European but also the world stage. 

The PSI is committed to maintaining the high standards of practice in psychology that have been set by its members since the founding of the Society and also to exploring new and innovative ways of furthering psychology as an applied science. The PSI is an independently governed, registered charity and our office is located in Dublin 8.

What Do We Do?

When the Psychological Society of Ireland was established its primary objective was the advancement of psychology as an applied science in Ireland and elsewhere.  The PSI has helped cultivate a high standard of psychology in Ireland which is visible in both academic and professional settings. These high standards provide psychologists who study and work in Ireland with the qualifications and experience that is needed to gain membership with the PSI.

PSI aim to:

• Advance and promote the discipline of psychology
• Promote high standards of training and education for psychologists in Ireland
• Promote high professional and ethical standards within the profession
• Provide professional learning, development and networking opportunities
• Sustain growth in PSI membership
• Annual scientific and professional conferences
• Public talks and media communications
• Update members on psychology matters in Ireland

Join the PSI

• Student Membership (€18/year) – If you are currently enrolled in a PSI Undergraduate/Conversion Course, you are eligible for student membership. Apply here.
• Graduate Membership – See website for criteria, processing, and fees.
• Chartered Membership – See website for criteria, processing, and fees.

Accredited Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses

Click on the links below to explore a full list of fully accredited courses available in Ireland:

• PSI Accredited Undergraduate Courses
• PSI Accredited Postgraduate Courses

Completion of a PSI accredited undergraduate degree with a Second Class Honours or above or completion of a PSI accredited Psychology Conversion Course with an overall pass mark of 50 per cent confers eligibility for graduate membership with the Psychological Society of Ireland.

To become a Chartered Psychologist, a PSI Member must meet the following criteria:

• Be a graduate member of PSI     

     AND

• Hold a PSI accredited postgraduate qualification at master’s level in Psychology or equivalent and four years' experience, inclusive of any time spent on undertaking postgraduate qualification, OR
• Hold a Research Doctorate Degree in psychology in which the thesis was clearly on a psychological topic and both the research supervisor and examiner were identifiable as psychologists - by PhD thesis only, OR
• Hold a PSI accredited postgraduate qualification at Doctoral level, or equivalent.

Chartered members must renew their membership annually and be in good standing. They also commit to adhering to the PSI Code of Ethics, and continue to engage in their own continuing professional development every year.

PSI Membership Benefits

A primary objective of the PSI is to seek to ensure that the public is protected by upholding the highest professional standards in psychologists' education, training and work. To this end, PSI encourages all its eligible members to become Chartered Members of the Society.

Job opportunities are made available for members at this link.

Professional Recognition

• As a Chartered Member: the platinum standard of professional achievement
• Chartered Members can use the abbreviation C.Psychol. PsSI.
• Graduate Members can use the abbreviation M.Ps.S.I.
• Speaking opportunities at professional and public events
• Promotion for Chartered members on the website through Find a Psychologist
• Raising the profile of Psychology in the eyes of policymakers and the public

 Professional Networking

• Through accrediting Psychology courses
• Through lifelong learning and development
• Through the Annual Conference offering opportunities for knowledge transfer
• Through support from the many and varied PSI Divisions and Special Interest Groups

 Other Key Benefits

• Reductions to events and the Annual Conference
• Advertising opportunities on the website, in The Irish Psychologist and ezines
• Opportunities to develop social and networking skills
• Ability to influence policy at local and national level
• Help with publishing your work on various media
• Online learning management system- ensuring you to stay current and helping you to meet your regulatory responsibilities

Full Membership details here.

Job Opportunities in Psychology

Looking for a challenging new career opportunity? Click here to find out more. 

Events

For a full listing of upcoming events and to book online click here.

Blog

Blog posts from the Psychology Society of Ireland (PSI), including comments from PSI staff and members on emerging matters in the psychology discipline. Read Blogs here.

Find a Psychologist

This online directory is to help you find a psychologist who is recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) as being a Chartered Member of the Society. Click here to search. 

Diversity of Psychology Roles

Chartered Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologists use psychological knowledge and techniques to address psychological problems and to help you cope with a wide range of problems such as depression, self-harm and interpersonal difficulties as well as psychosis.

Chartered Counselling Psychologist

Counselling Psychologists contribute to the personal well-being and interpersonal functioning of individuals across their life span. Working to promote well-being, alleviate distress and increase clients’ ability to live fully functioning, healthier lives.

Chartered Educational Psychologist

Educational Psychologists investigate processes of learning and teaching, developing psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

Chartered Forensic Psychologist

Forensic Psychologists are concerned with the collection, examination and presentation of evidence for judicial purposes.

Chartered Work and Organisational Psychologist

Work and Organisational Psychologists apply the principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems in an organisation.

Chartered Health Psychologist

Health Psychologists apply psychological theory, methods and research to health, physical illness and health care. They are concerned with health promotion, health behaviour change, and psychological effects of physical ill-health. 

Chartered Clinical Neuropsychologist

Clinical Neuropsychologists aim to understand how the structure and function of the brain relate to specific psychological processes and behaviours and how we can use this information to help people with neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Chartered Psychologist specialising in Psychotherapy

Trained to relate to and treat people who are distressed and works to alleviate personal suffering and encourage change.

Chartered Sports and Performance Psychologist

Sports and Performance Psychologists apply psychological knowledge in sport settings to help athletes, coaches or sports teams reach higher levels of performance.  

Chartered Research Psychologist

Research Psychologists study the way people think and act and uses their understanding to help people with difficulties to change their lives for the better.