Bill’s qualifications include: an M.A. in Clinical Psychology (UCT); a Diploma in Cognitive Therapy (Oxford University) and a Diploma in Advanced Transpersonal Psychotherapy (CCPE, London) but the professional role or roles that Bill adopts with you depends not only on your needs but also on your country of residence and its laws.

 

To give some examples:

 

• For those who are resident in the United Kingdom, Portugal and Australia, Bill can legally adopt the roles of Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Coach or Mentor.

• For those who are resident in France and New Zealand, Bill can legally adopt the roles of Counsellor, Coach or Mentor.

• For those who are resident in Spain, Germany, the USA or Canada, Bill can legally adopt the roles of Coach or Mentor.

• For South African residents, Bill can legally adopt any of the above roles as well as that of a Clinical Psychologist.

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The role or roles that Bill adopts with you in particular will be in your Client Agreement (See a typical Client Agreement here).

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Please note: Bill’s sole professional registration is as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) where he is registered as William Petrie and his registration number is PS 0026670.

 

When working with clients outside of the borders of South Africa, Bill will not be operating as a Clinical Psychologist. Other roles will be adopted (as is legal in each client's country, including those of Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Coach and Mentor). These roles will not fall under the jurisdiction of the HPCSA.