Considerations for UK qualified Clinical Psychologist working in Ireland (Republic of Ireland)

  • ACP-UK

  • June, 2023

Clinical psychologists who are registered with the HCPC are entitled to practise in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. However, when it comes to the Republic of Ireland, further steps are required before one can practise there (particularly if one wants to practise within the Irish equivalent of the NHS, which is called the Health Service Executive [HSE]).

We offer some guidance about this pathway and top tips for anyone interested in registering to work in the Republic of Ireland.