The HCPC regulates the use of the title ‘Clinical Psychologist’. This means that the use of this title is legally restricted to individuals who are on the HCPC register of Practitioner Psychologists.  Entrants to the register need to have undertaken training that enables them to meet the HCPC's standards of proficiency.  It is a criminal offence for someone to  claim that they are registered when they are not, or to use a protected title that they are not entitled to use.

'CPsychol' status is the benchmark of professional recognition.  It reflects the highest standard of psychological knowledge and expertise and is a mark of experience, competence and reputation.  The title is legally recognised and can only be conferred by the BPS under their 1965 Royal Charter.  Qualifying for Chartered membership status is a significant achievement, requiring high levels of academic attainment, periods of supervised practice and applied experience, a commitment to lifelong learning, and an engagement with the broader issues facing the profession.

*For more information about BABCP, please visit their website.