Professional Resources
Official links to professional registration requirements in Singapore. Always verify current requirements directly with the relevant professional body.
Important Notice
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For Counsellors
Becoming a Registered Counsellor
Requirements for RC registration including 600 clinical hours and 60 supervision hours
Recognised Programmes
List of SAC-recognised counselling training programmes in Singapore
Membership FAQ
Frequently asked questions about SAC membership and registration
SAC Homepage
Singapore Association for Counselling official website
For Social Workers
RSW Accreditation Criteria
Requirements including 1,000 supervised practice hours and ethics quiz
Accreditation FAQ
Frequently asked questions about RSW and RSW-P accreditation
Accreditation Framework (PDF)
Detailed framework document for social work accreditation
SASW Homepage
Singapore Association of Social Workers official website
For Psychologists
Quick Reference: Supervision Requirements
SAC Registered Counsellor
Min 18 hrs individual, max 42 hrs group
SASW Registered Social Worker
Min 30 hrs one-to-one
SPS Registered Psychologist
Matriculation 2010 onwards; 50% must be individual. Earlier years differ — see note below.
| Registration | Clinical supervision hours | Of which individual | Total practice hours | Supervisor requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAC Registered Counsellor | 60 hrs | Min 18 hrs (max 42 hrs group) | 600 counselling hrssupervision is additional, at 1 hr per 10 hrs practice | RC or RCS |
| SASW Registered Social Worker | 50 hrs | Min 30 hrs one-to-one | 1,000 supervised practice hrsa separate criterion from the 50 supervision hrs | RSW with 4+ yrs post-qualification experience (1 yr in Singapore) |
| SPS Registered Psychologist | 180 hrsmatriculation 2010 onwards — see note | 50% of supervision hrs (90 hrs) | 1,000 practicum hrssupervision hrs are counted inside this total; matriculation 2010 onwards | University supervisor during the programme; SRP-Approved or SRP-Eligible supervisor for post-programme top-up hours |
SPS matriculation tiers: both the total practicum hours and the supervision hours within them depend on the year you matriculated into your postgraduate applied psychology degree — 400 total / 80 supervision (pre-2006), 600 / 120 (2006–2007), 800 / 160 (2008–2009), 1,000 / 180 (2010 onwards). At least 50% of supervision hours must be individual.
Maintaining SRP registration: separate from the entry requirements above, SRP members must complete 60 PD points every 2 years, of which a minimum of 10 points must come from receiving supervision.
* This is a simplified overview of entry requirements and is not a determination of your eligibility. Please refer to the official sources linked above for complete and current requirements.
Last reviewed against official sources: 7 September 2026.
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