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PsySSA 2026 Membership Registrations & Renewals Now Open

PsySSA 2026 Membership Registrations & Renewals Now Open

by | Nov 18, 2025 | Featured Content, Membership, PsySSA Announcements

Membership Renewals for 2026

Stay Connected. Stay Involved. Stay Informed.

By joining or renewing your membership, you align yourself with a national community committed to excellence, transformation, and the advancement of psychological science and practice. Membership provides access to core resources, professional networks, and sector developments already shaping the year ahead.

What Your Membership Gives You

1. Collective Expertise Across 15 Divisions
Engage with specialist knowledge, collaboration forums, and professional networks across the full breadth of psychology in South Africa.

2. Knowledge Sharing and CPD Access
Benefit from PsySSA’s in-house CPD hub, PsyCPD, including a growing calendar of workshops, webinars, and learning opportunities aligned with evolving national needs.

3. Access to Key Scholarly Resources
Stay connected to research through the South African Journal of Psychology (SAJP) and the African Journal of Psychological Assessment (AJOPA).

4. 12-Part CPD Workshop Series
A structured series of workshops running across the year. Full details will be announced shortly.

5. 2026 Congress – Call for Abstracts
The call will open soon. Members receive early notification and reduced rates.

6. Expanded Professional Development Pathways
Structured support for early-career practitioners, including the Board Exam Preparatory Workshop and the Career Compass Series.

7. Partnership Benefits
Discounted access to BWRT® courses, CBT and DBT workshops, and new collaboration tours planned for 2026.

These initiatives show that the year is not starting — it is already underway.

Be Part of the Year Ahead

Membership keeps you connected to the developments, conversations, and collaborations shaping the future of psychology in South Africa and the broader region.

Join us for a year already in motion, and help shape what comes next.

Renew or Join Today

Not CPD Compliant? Catch Up on Your 2025 CPD Points with PsyCPD!

Not CPD Compliant? Catch Up on Your 2025 CPD Points with PsyCPD!

by | Nov 10, 2025 | CPD Opportunities, Membership, PsySSA Announcements

Missed out on CPD points in 2025? No worries – PsySSA has you covered!

 

Catch up now and earn up to 26 points!

 

PsySSA offers its members exclusive access to an online PsySSA CPD hub, PsyCPD, as a membership benefit. PsyCPD is a PsySSA CPD platform that aims to assist psychology professionals manage their continuing professional development points and ensure HPCSA compliance. PsyCPD is a gateway to continuing professional development, featuring a CPD Accredited Articles Library. Here, you’ll find a selection of articles each paired with a questionnaire, providing an opportunity to earn CPD points.
Whether you’re looking to catch up on points from last year or advance your expertise, the PsyCPD portal has you covered. With up to 23 General and 3 Ethics CPD points currently available, PsyCPD offers a valuable resource for fulfilling your professional development requirements.

Click Here to Access PsyCPD
SAACP: Mentorship Programme

SAACP: Mentorship Programme

by | Jun 12, 2025 | Divisions, Events and Announcements, Membership, The South African Association for Counselling Psychology (SAACP)

SAACP: Mentorship Programme

Calling all counselling psychologists!

Whether you’re starting out or have years of experience behind you, the SAACP Mentorship Programme is your opportunity to connect, uplift, and grow.

This initiative is about more than just guidance – it’s about building a stronger professional community, sharing insights, and supporting one another through the journey of being a counselling psychologist in South Africa.

  • Sign up as a mentor.
  • Sign up as a mentee.
    Together, let’s strengthen our profession.

Register here by 15 July 2025.

Following registration, participants will receive further information and be paired with a mentor or mentee.

#CounsellingPsychology #MentorshipMatters #SAACP #Psychology #Community #Professionalsupport #growtogether

Click here to apply!
BWRT® Level 1 Practitioner Training: Invitation for PsySSA Members

BWRT® Level 1 Practitioner Training: Invitation for PsySSA Members

by | May 29, 2025 | Events and Announcements, Membership

BWRT® Level 1 Practitioner Training: Invitation for PsySSA Members

Your Pathway to Lasting Therapeutic Change

Following the successful BWRT® presentation by Rafiq Lockhat to PsySSA members, we are pleased to share additional information for those interested in taking the next step toward becoming a BWRT® practitioner.

About the Training

BWRT® (BrainWorking® Recursive Therapy) is a rapid, protocol-based psychological modality informed by neuroscience, designed to bring lasting relief for clients without the need to disclose distressing personal details. The Level 1 training is your entry into a powerful and growing international practitioner network.

Training Details

  • ZOOM Online (Live): 4–6 July 2025
  • Face-to-Face: Durban: 9–11 May 2025 (SOLD OUT)
  • Face-to-Face: Pietermaritzburg: 22–24 August 2025 (Venue TBC)

Requirements Open to: Registered Counsellors, Clinical Social Workers (Master’s Degree), Psychologists, and Psychiatrists.

CPD Points: 22 (20 General + 2 Ethics)

Special PsySSA Member Offer

PsySSA members qualify for a 10% discount using the code PSYSSABWRT25 at checkout. Please include your current membership number in the notes section to validate your discount.

Connect and Learn More

Explore BWRT® Further

Why BWRT®? BWRT® offers practitioners a science-backed, results-driven therapeutic framework ideal for modern mental health care. Unlike traditional talk therapies, BWRT® respects client privacy and focuses on fast and effective change, making it an invaluable tool in any mental health professional’s toolkit.

We look forward to welcoming PsySSA members to this powerful modality that is transforming lives across the globe.

Catch Up on Your 2024 CPD Points with PsyCPD!

Catch Up on Your 2024 CPD Points with PsyCPD!

by | Jan 17, 2025 | CPD Opportunities, Membership, PsySSA Announcements

PsySSA offers members exclusive access to an online PsySSA CPD hub, PsyCPD. PsyCPD is a PsySSA CPD platform that aims to assist psychology professionals manage their continuing professional development points and ensure HPCSA compliance. PsyCPD is a gateway to continuing professional development, featuring a CPD Accredited Articles Library. Here, you’ll find a selection of articles each paired with a questionnaire, providing an opportunity to earn CPD points.

Whether you’re looking to catch up on points from last year or advance your expertise, the PsyCPD portal has you covered. With up to 25 CPD points currently available, PsyCPD offers a valuable resource for fulfilling your professional development requirements.

Click Here to Access PsyCPD
CPD Accreditation Applications Now Open!

CPD Accreditation Applications Now Open!

by | Dec 4, 2024 | CPD Opportunities, Events and Announcements, Membership, Professional Resources

Are you looking to have your professional activities CPD accredited?

PsySSA, the Psychological Society of South Africa, is here to help. As an accredited HPCSA CPD Accreditation Service Provider, we ensure that your accreditation process is smooth and efficient.

Get your activities for 2025 CPD accredited now!

For any queries regarding CPD Accreditation, feel free to contact us at cpd@psyssa.com.

PsySSA has you covered for all your CPD accreditation applications.

Click Here For More Information on CPD Accreditation