How do I know if an Occupational Psychologist is qualified?

Psychologists who have completed their training are referred to as ‘Chartered Occupational Psychologists’. You can check whether someone is chartered on the ‘Register of Chartered Psychologists, which is available on the BPS website (www.bps.org.uk). You may also come across individuals who are known as ‘Practitioners in Training’. These people have completed part of their training, but are working under the supervision of a Chartered Occupational Psychologist. Please note that there are other types of Chartered Psychologists - Educational, Clinical and Forensic. Whilst these individuals are qualified in their own areas and can legitimately apply their skills elsewhere, they may not always have specific experience of work-related issues, so check their individual experience.