What is the Psychological Society of Ireland?

PSI is the learned and professional body for the profession in Ireland, with the primary object of advancing psychology as a pure and applied science in Ireland and elsewhere. The Society has grown significantly since its inception and now has over 2000 members.

What do we do?

PSI strives to promote quality psychological practice and foster learning and growth, by setting high standards of professional education and conduct. Psychology is not regulated by statute in Ireland, and in 1988 the Society initiated its own non-statutory Register to promote high standards of behaviour, competence and practice within the profession.

PSI is a hub for members who work in a diverse range of employment settings and specialisations. As well as receiving regular updates of PSI developments, publications, seminars, workshops etc., members can join any of PSI's numerous divisions and special interest groups (memberships based on qualification) to foster further interest in different areas of psychology.

40th Anniversary Events

As part of our 40th anniversary celebration, the Psychological Society of Ireland is hosting a series of lectures for our members and the public. 

Tuesday 11th May:

Marie Murray wrote a piece in The Irish Times health supplement, HealthPlus.

Thursday 13th May, 2010:               

David Coleman presented Psychology Matters, in UCD.

Thursday 24th June 2010:                 

Ian Robertson presented Psychology Matters: The Seven Secrets of Brain Fitness, in TCD.

Thursday 2nd September 2010:      

Maureen Gaffney presents Psychology Matters: Flourishing Under Fire, at 6pm. The Kelly Theatre, National College of Ireland, Mayor Street, Dublin 1.

Thursday 7th October 2010:            

Tony Bates presents Psychology Matters: Living close to Tears - How we find and lose our sense of well-being across the life-span, at 6pm. No. 6, Royal College of Physicians, Kildare Street.
                                                             
Thursday 14thOctober 2010:           

Aidan Moran presents Psychology Matters: Doing Your Best When It Matters Most, at 6pm. University College Dublin.

Please note that all events are free. For further details on how to register for any of the events please click here

Conference 2010

The Psychological Society of Ireland's Annual Conference will take place in Athlone in November. For full details please click here.

Continuing Professional Development - CPD

The Society introduced a system of CPD for its members from 1st January 2004. For further details, please see CPD Information Page.

Join the PSI

For full details please click here.

The PSI 39th Annual Conference

To view the Amnesty International abstract presented at conference please click here.

To view the External Relations Panel's presentation 'Publish or Perish', please click here.

The 32nd International School Psychology Association (ISPA) Conference

The Psychological Society of Ireland will co-host the 32nd International School Psychology Association (ISPA) conference with the Northern Ireland British Psychological Society in Dublin from 20th to 24th July 2010. Trinity College, Dublin, has been booked as the venue. Don't miss it if you are interested in getting an insight into the international world of educational/school psychology.

To make a submission, register online and for further information please click here.
For further information about the conference please click here.
For further information about ISPA please click here.
To view the ISPA Conference website please click here.

PSI Forms

For the Expenses Claim form please click here

For the Lodgement form please click here

Guidance Counsellors

For more information please click here

PSI POLICY ON THE USE OF PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS

PSI have prepared the attached policy as a guide for members. It has been adapted from the International Test Comission Guidelines and approved by the Commission. Available here.

CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Training and Education
Interested in a career in psychology? Please visit the Career Guidance area of our Training and Education section. This area also contains information on undergraduate and postgraduate courses in psychology.

Alternatively, presentations from recent career events are available in the Student News section of the website.

Working in Ireland
This area contains information for psychologists looking to work in Ireland with overseas qualifications.

GUIDELINES FOR WRITING AN ARTICLE FOR THE IRISH PSYCHOLOGIST PUBLICATION

For information please click here

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