The APS provides a referral service to help you find a psychologist to suit your needs. Referrals are drawn from our database of more than 2,300 APS registered psychologists around Australia, covering every state and territory.

We provide an online search, a telephone service and an email referral service to the general public, GPs and other health professionals who are seeking the advice and assistance of a qualified and suitable APS psychologist in private practice.
 

Find a Psychologist - online

Search for a psychologist using these methods:
Telephone referrals
Telephone: 1800 333 497 outside Melbourne
8662 3300 in Melbourne


When you call, please:

  • Briefly explain the type of psychological service you need to help us search for a suitable psychologist.
  • Specify if you require a psychologist who speaks languages other than English. Languages offered include Arabic, Cantonese, Greek, Italian, Mandarin, and many others.
  • Name your preferred location for the service.

The APS will:

  • Conduct a search matching the help you are seeking, which takes a couple of minutes.
  • Provide details of three psychologists close to your specified location.

The APS will not:

  • Answer specific questions regarding an individual’s personal issues.
  • Suggest specific treatments, clinical diagnosis or a psychological opinion.
Email referrals

Email: referral@psychology.org.au

Information to include in your email request:

  • The type of person or client seeking the service according to the following categories: infant, pre-school, child, adolescent, adult, older adult, family or organisation.
  • The issue(s) you want to address.
    Your preferred location for the service, including the suburb/town, state/territory and postcode.
  • Anything else that is important about your request.

You will receive a reply on the same day, during normal business hours.

Bilingual service

Bilingual psychologists are also listed. Languages offered include Arabic, Cantonese, Greek, Italian, Mandarin, and many others. To find a psychologist who speaks a language other than English go to Advanced search.

Services psychologists can offer you

Psychologists practise in a range of specialist areas and workplaces. The most commonly known specialisations are a counselling or clinical psychologist, who you might consult about personal or relationship issues. However, psychologists also specialise in organisational settings, education, community issues, forensic contexts, sport, health and neuropsychology. These specialists practise in diverse workplaces, from schools and welfare agencies to companies and hospitals.

Are you an APS Member who would like to join the APS Find a Psychologist Service?

Independent practitioners who are APS Members can increase their clientele by being listed on the APS Psychologist Find a Psychologist Service. Find out how to join the Find a Psychologist Service.

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Find a Psychologist Service

Find a Psychologist Service

Independent practitioners who are APS Members can increase their clientele by listing on the Find a Psychologist Service. Find out more