College of Professional Psychology - Crows Nest, New South Wales

Marina M.

I enrolled with COPP a year ago to complete my psych registration through the 4+2 pathway. It was the best decision I took. COPP staff are always so approachable, super supportive and very knowledgeable. They run workshops and training sessions for distant interns to ensure they meet AHPRA requirements and prepare them for the national exam. COPP has very good supervisors and treat interns as equals, not students, which I find very respectful and encouraging for interns to become the best psychologists. If you are considering the 4+2 or 5+1 pathways, I would highly recommend getting in touch with COPP as they are the BEST.

Kiera J.

Cannot speak highly enough of COPP and the fantastic support that they provide. They have been providing excellent knowledge and guidance from day dot. From the placement support team, to all of the different types of supervision, to the amazing residential professional development weeks, COPP ensures you feel supported, and are gaining all of the relevant skills and competencies for your registration. If you are considering the the 4+2 or 5+1, definitely get in touch with them!

Dora A.

Great support for your pathway to general registration. Staff are awesome. Can't imagine doing it on my own. It's a one-stop shop from supervision to PD workshops to AHPRA requirements and exam. The residential workshops are a great way to get hands on learning experience, meet like-minded provisional psychs and build your network while getting your hours up. Thinking of 4+2 or 5+1? These guys are great.

Mae V.

I have been registered with COPP since May 2019 and it has been nothing but a seamless experience so far. As an international student, there is already a lot pressure regarding registration procedure and COPP has taken any guess work out of the AHPRA process. I attended my first residential at the end of October and the clinical content was not only appropriate but of a high standard. COPP makes more than an effort to meet the requirements for AHPRA (4+2 or 5+1 pathways), they build competencies and confidence in you that you didn't you were capable of developing. A highly recommended organisation; incredibly professional with highly skilled staff and good work ethic. For anyone pursuing general psych registration, this organisation is the way to go.

Sarah S.

COPP have been such a wonderfully uplifting and warm support throughout the psychology internship process. They have allowed me the opportunity to feel into the pathway in my own time and in a way that is in line with my values. I have felt such gratitude for the opportunity to continue forward with my professional registration whilst also maintaining balance across the other important areas of my life.

In addition, the resources provided (library access, testing materials, 6-monthly personal development residentials, administration and supervisory staff) are also available to ensure you have all that you need to complete the requirements of provisional registration. The staff know who you are by name and will work with you in whatever ways you feel you may need to make it through to professional registration.

Thank you COPP. I feel so happy that I decided to remain open to the possibilities of your program 🙂 It has been a time of expansion, growth, friendship, and satisfaction, and I look forward to what will unfold from here.

Sylvina B.

COPP has been an absolute lifesaver. As an international applicant for provisional registration, I initially felt intimidated and overwhelmed by AHPRA and its procedures.The staff at COPP are incredible: knowledgeable but also personable, they truly believe in giving back to the profession by mentoring the next generation. Director Lawrence got personally involved and helped me in my communication with AHPRA. The workshops COPP offers are held by psychologists specialised in a variety of fields, and do not only teach you all the competencies required to complete the tasks required throughout the internship and pass the exam, they also gave me a variety of clinical skills that you couldn't get out of some webinar. The library of psychometric tools was brilliant, and made finishing all those reports so much easier. But my favourite part has to be the sense of community between the interns. I treasured the networking and exchange of information, and just plain validation my fellow interns provided.
I would recommend COPP to anyone who is looking for a supportive community and appreciates value for money (look up the price of individual supervision, professional development courses, and a WAIS IV, and you'll realise COPP is a bargain).

Amanda S.

Fabulous, experienced, supportive staff who offer both practical skills and academically rich content to meet all registration requirements. Diverse student population, who are offered individual mentoring to reach the high standards required by COPP. Values driven organisation putting student well being back into Psychology training. The trainers are not just academics, but clinicians, and passionate Educators-of-Psychologists. I love seeing those already working in the field, as compassionate scientist-practitioners, who want to give back to the profession by training the next generation.

Nirali M.

The college has provided me with support in a number of ways which I would not have been able to achieve if I was on this journey on my own. The supervision, learning materials, networking with other students and support provided in navigating through the internship has been great! I would highly recommend for students wanting to obtain registration either through the 4+2 or 5+1 to join the college. Being part of the college has been a very rewarding experience.