Fiji

Professional title for a Practicing Psychologist: Counselor, Psychologist

Criteria, Regulations and Procedures to obtain a License: None currently – counselors generally work within social and community development roles or NGO medical services. There are only a handful of full ‘psychologists’ working in the region. Two in-country qualifications for counseling – the largest one is a pre-bachelors foundation diploma in counseling which is recognised for school and pastoral counselors; some universities also run a post graduate diploma in psychology which includes courses in counseling (not practicum), this covers those who go into community counseling. Others will train overseas in ‘proper’ masters routes and return. No licensing or regulations yet, but the government is tabling proposals to introduce regulation of all counseling services which would then fall under the role of the Fiji Psychological Society. It is intended to work towards master’s level and supervision pathways but will take time

Any Supplemental Resources regarding procedures for Licensure: This would be based on the regulations of the employers themselves currently

Reciprocity of Licenses: Yes, by default because there is no licensing here yet. However, individual employers may have their own regulations and requirements.

Temporary/Short-Term Licenses (which are often needed for psychologists doing humanitarian work in foreign countries): N/A