Verification at PsyStandard
Verification is a point-in-time assessment that documents that a practitioner met defined standards at the time of assessment. The standards are grounded in evidence-informed criteria drawn from published research and co-designed with academic institutions, training organisations, and practitioners in the field
The framework operates across four sequential layers. A practitioner must complete each before proceeding to the next. The badge is awarded at L2. L3 is what it takes to keep it.
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Credential review
Structured Typeform submission. Checks qualifications, training background, supervision arrangements, and accountability structure.
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Structured call
A 30-minute video call assessing consistency between the application and the person.
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Observed practice
A 60-minute mock session observed by two calibrated assessors. Scored across 11 competency dimensions.
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Membership
Verified practitioners join the PsyStandard professional membership. Passing verification shows you meet the standard on the day. What keeps it meaningful is the practice around it — reflecting with peers, structured supervision and a community to grow with.
Verification is not a guarantee
While verification reduces risk, it does not eliminate it. A verified practitioner has demonstrated competence at the time of assessment against defined criteria. PsyStandard does not claim that verification predicts specific outcomes, that verified practitioners cannot cause harm, or that any practitioner’s practice is legal in any particular jurisdiction.
