About Us
The Division of Educational Psychology promotes best practice in Educational Psychology by providing a forum for the sharing of knowledge and expertise among Educational Psychologists.
The Division strives to raise the profile of the discipline of Educational Psychology among organisations and individuals and to promote a better understanding of the role and work of the Educational Psychologist.
Contact Us: education@psychologicalsociety.ie
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IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING GROUP MEMBERSHIP CHARGES:
You will be charged the full membership fee upon application. Should your membership be approved, this will cover your group membership for the rest of the calendar year. Your group membership will renew automatically during the renewal period (between 01 January and 31 March), along with your general PSI membership. Please note, should your application be declined, there are no refunds for your groupapplication fee, as per PSI T&C's: https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/footer/Terms-and-Conditions. Thus, please ensure to read the membership criteria very carefully before making an application to join a PSI group (div or SIG).
Prices to join DEP as a member
Full Membership - €12
Associate Membership €20
Officers
Dr Genevieve Marren
Membership Secretary
Alison English
Student representative (UCD)
Mairéad Fallon
Student representative (MIC)
Dr Therese Brophy
Ordinary Member
Dr Richard Ruttledge
Ordinary Member
Gráinne McDonnell
Ordinary Member
Martin Gallen
Ordinary Member
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Membership of the Division of Educational Psychology (DEP)
Applicants for membership of the Division of Educational Psychology must hold existing Graduate Membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
Full Membership
This is available to psychologists who hold a postgraduate professional qualification in Educational Psychology recognised by the Society. Upon application please include a copy of your transcript certificate for your Educational Psychology Post-Graduate Qualification and a copy of your Certificate awarded from your Masters or Doctorate in Educational Psychology.
Associate Membership
This is available to students of a postgraduate training course in Educational Psychology
Or
That they are, at the time of application, working in the area of Educational Psychology as recognised by the Division Committee.
If you obtained your qualification in Educational Psychology outside of the Republic of Ireland, please email the DEP membership secretary, Dr. Caitriona Martyn, at education@psychologicalsociety.ie, prior to applying for DEP membership
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING GROUP MEMBERSHIP CHARGES:
You will be charged the full membership fee upon application. Should your membership be approved, this will cover your group membership for the rest of the calendar year. Your group membership will renew automatically during the renewal period (between 01 January and 31 March), along with your general PSI membership. Please note, should your application be declined, there are no refunds for your groupapplication fee, as per PSI T&C's: https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/footer/Terms-and-Conditions. Thus, please ensure to read the membership criteria very carefully before making an application to join a PSI group (div or SIG).
Prices to join DEP as a member
Full Membership - €20
Associate Membership €12
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Grandparenting Rule is to enable Full and Associate members of the Special
Interest Group in Coaching Psychology, who are experienced coaching psychologists and
professional coaches, to gain membership of the Division of Coaching Psychology during a
transition period.
The Grandparenting Rule acknowledges that due to the emerging and evolving nature of coaching
psychology qualifications and professional pathways, some current members may not meet all the
requirements of the new Full or Associate membership criteria of the Division of Coaching
Psychology.
This Rule seeks to recognise the prior learning, qualifications, and experience of coaching
psychologists and professional coaches who are current members of the Special Interest Group in
Coaching Psychology, ensuring inclusion of those established practitioners in the Division of
Coaching Psychology, while maintaining standards for new entrants into the profession.
WHO CAN APPLY:
This Membership Route is only open to those who are Full or Associate Members of the
Special Interest Group in Coaching Psychology as of 18th October 2025.
Thereafter all applications (lapsed or new) for Full or Associate Membership of the Division of
Coaching Psychology must meet the new Membership criteria as set out in the Rules of the
Division of Coaching Psychology.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
The below criteria are outlined in greater detail in the Grandparenting Rules.
Please read the Grandparenting Rules before completing the Application Form.
Thereafter, applicants should complete the attached Grandparenting Application Form in full and upload below.
Applicants for Full membership must hold PSI Graduate or Chartered membership.
Applicants for Full and Associate Membership must hold membership of the Division of Coaching
Psychology and meet each of the following four criteria demonstrating professional experience
and contribution to coaching psychology.
- Coaching Experience
- Qualifications and Training
- Contribution to the Field of Coaching Psychology
- Commitment to Professional Ethical Standards, Reflective Practice and Supervision
TIMEFRAME AND DEADLINE:
The Grandparenting Route will be open for a limited transition period from 20 October 2025 to 1st
March 2026.
After this period, all applicants (lapsed or new) must meet the Division of Coaching Psychology
New Membership criteria as defined in the Rules of the Division of Coaching Psychology and
adopted by membership at the AGM on 18th October 2025.
PLEASE NOTE:
There is no additional fee required to transfer via the Grandparenting Route to the Division of
Coaching Psychology.