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Newsletter of Professional Board for Psychology – October 2025 Issue

Newsletter of Professional Board for Psychology – October 2025 Issue

by | Nov 10, 2025 | HPCSA Regulations and Compliance

NEWSLETTER OF PROFESSIONAL BOARD FOR PSYCHOLOGY

October 2025 Issue

The October 2025 edition of the Professional Board for Psychology Newsletter provides essential updates and reflections as the Board concludes its term.

In this issue:

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme:
    Important updates to CPD compliance, including revised validity periods for points, new submission processes, and clarification of annual requirements. The Board encourages all practitioners to maintain compliance to avoid suspension and to support professional growth.
  • The Role of the Regulations 4A Appeals Committee:
    A detailed overview of the new Regulations 4A process, which provides practitioners and complainants with a fair and transparent mechanism to appeal decisions made by the Preliminary Committee of Inquiry.
  • The Use of Classified Tests in Psychological Practice:
    A strong reminder on the ethical and professional obligation to use only classified psychological tests approved by the HPCSA, to protect clients and maintain the credibility of psychological assessment in South Africa.
  • Internship Training and Supervision:
    Guidance on internship categories, approval processes for tailored programmes, timeframes for registration, and conditions for extensions — ensuring the consistent quality and integrity of psychology training.

This issue reaffirms the Board’s commitment to ethical practice, professional accountability, and public protection, while supporting psychologists in maintaining excellence and compliance in all areas of professional conduct.

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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
ACT in Practice – Live 1 Day Workshop

ACT in Practice – Live 1 Day Workshop

by | Oct 28, 2025 | Collaborations, CPD Opportunities, Events and Announcements, Practice and Techniques, Professional Development, Professional Resources, Psychology Events

ACTivate Tour 2025 in partnership with PsySSA

Curious about ACT? Start online tomorrow before the tour begins!

Join our Online ACT Workshop tomorrow, 29 October — the perfect opportunity to explore Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) before the full tour begins!

Attend the online workshop on its own to get a feel for the approach — and if you decide to join an in-person city workshop, the amount you paid for the online session will be credited toward your in-person registration.

Already booked for an in-person city? Great news — your online session is included in your registration!

Whether you’re curious about ACT or ready to deepen your practice, this is your chance to learn, reflect, and connect with peers across South Africa before the tour begins.

About the workshop: 

This workshop provides an in-depth introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Content covered includes the Hexaflex, the Choice Point, Effective Usage of Metaphors, Structuring ACT Sessions and Adapting ACT for Depression and Anxiety

Mr Werner Teichert

Mr Werner Teichert

Presenter

Werner Teichert is an international speaker and clinical psychologist based in Sydney, Australia. He was trained in ACT under Steve Hayes, Russ Harris, Robyn Walser, and Kirk Strosahl. Werner has trained healthcare professionals across South Africa, Namibia, New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

Click Here to Register Now!

ACTivate Tour In-Person Workshops

 

Trauma-Focused ACT (TFACT)

(Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg)

This 3-day workshop will be a Trauma Focused ACT deep-dive Into evidence-based interventions for trauma and related conditions. The in-person workshops will take place in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. Bonus access to the ACT for Depression and Anxiety (on-demand) (16 CPD) courses are included.

  • Online: 29 October ’25
  • Durban: 12 – 13 Nov ’25
  • Cape Town: 14 – 15 Nov ’25
  • Johannesburg: 20 – 21 Nov ’25

 

  • Cost: R7500
    PsySSA Members: R6000 (Coupon: TF2025)

 

What to expect

  • 3-day workshops focused on real-world application
  • Evidence-based tools you can use immediately with clients
  • Up to 40 CPD Points
  • Trauma Focused ACT track includes bonus access to pre-recorded on-demand ACT courses

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ACT for Depression & Anxiety

(Bloemfontein)

This 3-day workshop introduces practical Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies for working with depression and anxiety. Learn how to target avoidance, rumination, and worry with evidence-based skills you can apply immediately in clinical practice.

  • Online: 29 October ’25
  • Bloemfontein 17 – 18 Nov ’25
  • Cost: R5500
    • PsySSA Members: R4750 (Coupon: ACT2025)

What to expect

  • 3-day workshops focused on real-world application
  • Evidence-based tools you can use immediately with clients
  • Up to 40 CPD Points
  • Trauma Focused ACT track includes bonus access to pre-recorded on-demand ACT courses

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ACT: From Stuck to Shift: Free Webinar Series 2025

ACT: From Stuck to Shift: Free Webinar Series 2025

by | Sep 2, 2025 | Collaborations, CPD Opportunities, Events and Announcements, Practice and Techniques, Professional Development, Professional Resources, Psychology Events

Free Webinar Series:

ACT: From Stuck to Shift

Join us this September for a transformative 3-part webinar series with Werner Teichert (Clinical Psychologist) ACT Therapy and its impact on well-being.

Week 1: What is ACT?
Week 2: How ACT helps for Depression and Anxiety
Week 3: How ACT helps for Trauma

Dates: 10, 17 and 24 September
Time: 08:00 – 09:00
3 CPD Points
Free to attend

Register now!
Mr Werner Teichert

Mr Werner Teichert

Presenter

Werner Teichert is an international speaker and clinical psychologist based in Sydney, Australia. He was trained in ACT under Steve Hayes, Russ Harris, Robyn Walser, and Kirk Strosahl. Werner has trained healthcare professionals across South Africa, Namibia, New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

ACT in Practice – Live 1 Day Workshop

ACTivate Tour 2025: ACT for Depression & Anxiety, and Trauma-Focused ACT. Earn up to 40 CPD points

by | Aug 27, 2025 | Collaborations, CPD Opportunities, Events and Announcements, Practice and Techniques, Professional Development, Professional Resources, Psychology Events

ACTivate Tour 2025

In partnership with PsySSA

Some exciting news! We’re expanding the ACTivate Tour 2025 to give clinicians a choice of two powerful learning tracks. Your city’s dates stay the same, but now you can pick the track that best fits your practice.

Tracks and Cities:

Track 1: ACT for Depression & Anxiety

This 3-day workshop introduces practical Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies for working with depression and anxiety. Learn how to target avoidance, rumination, and worry with evidence-based skills you can apply immediately in clinical practice.

  • Online: 29 October ’25
  • Bloemfontein 17 – 18 Nov ’25

Track 2: Trauma-Focused ACT (TFACT)

 

This 3-day workshop will be a Trauma Focused ACT deep-dive Into evidence-based interventions for trauma and related conditions. The in-person workshops will take place in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. Bonus access to the ACT for Depression and Anxiety (on-demand) (16 CPD) courses are included.

  • Online: 29 October ’25
  • Durban: 12 – 13 Nov ’25
  • Cape Town 14 – 15 Nov ’25
  • Johannesburg 20 – 21 Nov ’25

What to expect

  • 3-day workshops focused on real-world application
  • Evidence-based tools you can use immediately with clients
  • Up to 40 CPD Points
  • Trauma Focused ACT track includes bonus access to on-demand ACT courses

Pricing

  • Trauma-Focused ACT (DBN/CT/JHB): Early Bird R7,000 (ends 31 August 2025) (Standard = R8000)
  • Depression & Anxiety (BFN): Early Bird R5,000 (ends 31 August 2025) (Standard = R6,000)
Reserve your seat!
Mr Werner Teichert

Mr Werner Teichert

Presenter

Werner Teichert is an international speaker and clinical psychologist based in Sydney, Australia. He was trained in ACT under Steve Hayes, Russ Harris, Robyn Walser, and Kirk Strosahl. Werner has trained healthcare professionals across South Africa, Namibia, New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

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