Ghana Psychology Council (GPC) is an independent body established under Act 857 of the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, to secure in the public interest, the highest standards in the training and practice of psychology. GPC is dedicated to regulating the training and practice of psychologists, therapists and lay practitioners across Ghana. The council is governed by a ten member board and operates using four committees.
To secure in the public interest the highest standards in the training and practice of applied psychology.
To ensure that psychological services are provided by well trained and licensed professionals/ practitioners in accredited institutions.
Psychological health for all people living in Ghana.
Authenticity, Community, Excellence, Genuineness, Professionalism
“The Council’s logo has the Greek capital letter PSI (Ѱ) and the Adinkra symbol NSAA that is a symbol of Excellence, Genuineness, and Authenticity. The full sentence of the symbol NSAA is “Nea onim Nssa na ϽtϽ n’ago” meaning the one who knows the Nssa (valued blanket) is willing to buy it even if it is old.”
The Council has four Committees, the Registrar is the substantive secretary to all the committees. The committees, its membership and responsibilities are listed below.
This committee assists the Council with the assessment of facilities and content of programmes for the training of psychologists, paraprofessionals and other counsellors. Also helps with the accreditation and setting accreditation standards of the content of the psychology training institutions.
The Committee Members are:
1. Prof C. Charles Mate-Kole – Chairman
2. Ms. Anna Plange – Secretary
3. Prof. Eric Nyarko Simpson
4. Dr. Araba Sefa-Dedeh
5. Dr. Epiphania E. Bonsi
6. Dr. Kwesi Nkum Wilson
This Committee by ensuring that the pre-registration training of newly qualified psychologists, paraprofessionals and lay practitioners in accredited training institutions meet the required standards; and their continual education and professional developments. Assists with the conduction of examinations for the registration of foreign and locally trained. Also assists the Council with the licensing of facilities/premises and corporate bodies.
The Committee Members are:
This Committee is in charge of disciplinary, ethical and research issues. Also helps with development of Guidelines, Standards and Protocols for the Council.
The Committee Members are:
1. Rev. Dr. Samuel Anyete-Nyampong – Chairman
2. Ms. Priscilla Hanson – Secretary
3. Mr. Jonathan Acquah
4. Dr. Adote Anum
5. Dr. Angela Dwamena Aboagye
6. Dr. Lily Naa Ayorkor Kpobi
This Committee is responsible for the training and conduct of paraprofessionals and lay practitioners.
The Committee Members are:
1. Prof. Charity Akotia – Chairman
2. Mr. Samuel Yawson – Secretary
3. Dr. Samuel Oheneba Dornyo
4. Dr. Osei Tutu Anabella
5. Mr. George Tetteh
6. Dr. Stephen Jantuah
RESPONSIBILITIES
Address: Old Ministry of Health • Ministries, Accra – Ghana
Email: info@ghanapsychologycouncil.org.gh
Phone: (+233) 50 302 7254 | (+233) 54 229 3014
Hours: Mon – Fri, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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