6 things you need to know before starting a career in psychology
From finding yourself a mentor you can trust to embracing alternative and unexpected career paths – a range of psychology professionals offer their best advice for those about to start a career in psychology.
Taking your first steps into a career in psychology can be exciti...
Last reviewed Aug 2024
5 tips to engage school children in a therapy session
The number of young people presenting to psychologists with mental health issues is on the rise.
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Before working with school-aged children, observe them in the classroom setting in advance, so you can see how they interact with their peers and adult...
Last reviewed Aug 2024
Understanding practice contingency plans
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The death of a practising psychologist has many legal, ethical, clinical and personal implications which may have a profound impact on family, colleagues and clients. This is even more likely if the death is sudden and unexpected. Many psychologists will have a will that outli...
Published Aug 2021
How to take a person-centred approach to suicide prevention
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Avoid outdated risk categorisation – Risk fluctuates, making risk formulation more effective than low/medium/high labels.
Look beyond risk management – Address underlying distress (e.g. financial stress, relationship breakdowns, isolation).
Make s...
Last reviewed Feb 2025
What I have learned... Sincerity in therapy
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Lately I’ve been trying to be more sincere with my clients. I let them know what is on my mind when appropriate, try to only ask questions when I genuinely want to know the answer, and express myself in a way that is authentic with who I am.
Textbooks tend to mainly talk ab...
Published Sep 2023
Assistance in a time of crisis
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The recent catastrophic bushfires across Australia have been shocking and devastating for the affected communities, but also for the numerous emergency responders and others helping in myriad ways. It has had a profound impact on the countless people watching and worrying from...
Published Apr 2020
What you shared with us about your psychology practice
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What does working life look like for a psychologist today? The team at Cliniko wanted to know the answer to this question and get a picture of what’s happening in your practice after a very strange and challenging couple of years.
Last year we launched a survey – and receiv...
Published May 2022
Your essential insurance checklist
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Keeping your Business Insurance pack updated as you work differently
So, you’ve taken out a Business Insurance pack and are feeling confident your business’s assets and property are insured. A Business Insurance pack is designed to protect your tangible assets and equipment...
Published Mar 2023
Appropriate use of your Medicare Provider Number
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With confirmation that the COVID-19 Medicare telehealth services will continue until the 31 March 2021, also confirmed is that psychologists can use their Medicare Provider Number (MPN) from a location other than their practice during this period. However there are some rules ...
Published Nov 2020
APS Medicare Survey results: Towards a fairer policy position
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Earlier this year, members were invited to complete the APS Medicare Survey to inform APS policy. The survey sought member input on a range of Medicare issues including rebates, funding models for psychology services, policy approaches, improving client outcomes and the number...
Published Sep 2017