Industrial/Organisational Psychologist

Registered with the HPCSA · Psychology register · PS number

Psychological assessment and intervention in respect of individuals, groups and organisations in the workplace.

They commonly help with

  • Workplace assessment and selection
  • Leadership and organisational development
  • Career assessment
  • Organisational wellbeing programmes

What they cannot do

  • Cannot prescribe medication, that is a psychiatrist or medical doctor.
  • Is generally not the right professional for personal distress arising at work, that is a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.

Often confused with

Counselling Psychologist

For personal career direction and work-related stress, a Counselling Psychologist is usually the better fit; I/O psychology works at the level of the organisation.

Learn more about Counselling Psychologists

Clinical Psychologist

If your employer referred you because of personal distress, a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist is usually the right professional, not an I/O Psychologist.

Learn more about Clinical Psychologists

Where they usually work

Organisations · Consultancies · Private practice

Industrial/Organisational Psychologists on Phapano Directory

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