Psychology: Online Resources

Psychological Society of Ireland

The learned and professional body for Psychology in the Republic of Ireland.

Irish Council for Psychotherapy

The professional organization which represents psychotherapists in Ireland

The British Psychological Society

The British Psychological Society is a representative body for psychologists and psychology in the United Kingdom.

American Psychological Association

The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States, with over 121,000 members, including scientists, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students.

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