| Abbreviation | AAP |
|---|---|
| Type | Professional association & global registry |
| Coverage | Worldwide (180+ countries) |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Dubai Healthcare City, Phase 2, Dubai, UAE |
| Vetted experts | 4,200+ accredited psychologists |
| Fields | Clinical (incl. neuropsychology), Counseling (incl. career), Family (incl. child, couples & sex therapy), Organizational (incl. business & occupational), Forensic, Educational, Health, Sports, and more |
| start@aapsych.org | |
| Website | aapsych.org |
The Association of Applied Psychologists (AAP) is an independent, nonprofit professional body that maintains the world's most trusted catalogue of vetted applied psychologists. Every professional in our registry has undergone a rigorous credential review: verified licensure, confirmed institutional affiliations, published research or documented casework, and an active ethical-compliance record.
Finding a qualified applied psychologist — whether for clinical care (including neuropsychology), counseling (including career guidance), family therapy (including child, couples and sex therapy), organizational consulting (including business and occupational psychology), or forensic assessment — should not depend on marketing algorithms. AAP takes a fundamentally different approach: objective vetting, transparent criteria, and human-readable documentation that lets you evaluate experts on their actual qualifications, not their SEO budget.
Whether you need a clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychology in Toronto, a counseling psychologist for career guidance in London, a family therapist for couples counseling in Sydney, an organizational psychologist for executive assessment in Singapore, or a forensic psychologist for expert testimony available remotely — AAP organizes the world's applied psychologists into straightforward, comparable listings.
Use the tabs at the top of every page to navigate the registry. Each tab leads to wiki-style pages with structured tables listing experts organized by specialization, methodology, or country. From there, you can drill into individual profiles with full credentials, publications, and professional timelines.
Every AAP-listed psychologist holds recognized licensure or chartered status in their jurisdiction, adheres to the AAP Code of Ethical Practice, and has been reviewed within the past three years. Profiles include: specialization areas, methodological orientation, languages spoken, consultation formats (in-person / remote), and a professional statement.
Applied psychology spans numerous professional domains. AAP organizes experts by their primary area of practice:
| Specialization | Typical roles & settings | Vetted experts |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology (incl. neuropsychology) | Mental health assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy; cognitive assessment, brain injury rehabilitation, neurodegenerative evaluation — hospitals and private practice | 1,490+ experts |
| Counseling Psychology (incl. career) | Life transitions, career guidance, vocational assessment, personal development, adjustment issues — private practice, universities, career centres | 720+ experts |
| Family Psychology (incl. child, couples & sex therapy) | Family systems, child & adolescent therapy, couples counseling, sex therapy, parenting interventions — private practice, family clinics, community settings | 680+ experts |
| Organizational, Occupational & Career Psychology (incl. business) | Workplace assessment, leadership development, personnel selection, organizational culture, occupational health, career coaching — corporate, consulting, government | 850+ experts |
| Forensic Psychology | Expert testimony, criminal profiling, competency evaluations, correctional consultation | 480+ experts |
| Educational Psychology | Learning assessment, school-based interventions, developmental consultation | 620+ experts |
| Health Psychology | Behavioral medicine, chronic illness management, public health, wellness programs | 510+ experts |
| Sports & Performance Psychology | Athletic performance, coaching, team dynamics, injury recovery | 340+ experts |
Applied psychologists work within recognized methodological frameworks. AAP catalogues experts by their primary evidence-based approach:
| Methodology | Key applications | Vetted experts |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT / REBT) | Anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, phobias — structured, time-limited, evidence-driven | 1,100+ experts |
| EMDR & Trauma-Focused | PTSD, complex trauma, dissociative disorders, adverse childhood experiences | 620+ experts |
| Psychodynamic / Psychoanalytic | Deep-seated patterns, personality disorders, long-term relational difficulties | 740+ experts |
| Humanistic / Person-Centered | Self-actualization, personal growth, grief, identity concerns | 580+ experts |
| Integrative / Eclectic | Flexible, multi-modal approaches tailored to client needs | 890+ experts |
| Systems & Family Therapy | Couples therapy, family systems, organizational family consulting | 410+ experts |
AAP members practice in over 180 countries. Below are the regions with the highest concentration of vetted applied psychologists:
| Country / Region | Vetted experts | Remote consultation |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,800+ experts | Available throughout |
| United Kingdom | 620+ experts | Available throughout |
| Canada | 410+ experts | Available throughout |
| Australia | 350+ experts | Available throughout |
| Germany | 280+ experts | Available throughout |
| Singapore | 150+ experts | Available throughout |
| Netherlands | 130+ experts | Available throughout |
| United Arab Emirates | 95+ experts | Available throughout |
| Japan | 120+ experts | Available throughout |
| China | 180+ experts | Available throughout |
| South Korea | 90+ experts | Available throughout |
| Qatar | 60+ experts | Available throughout |
| Kazakhstan | 45+ experts | Available throughout |
What sets AAP apart is the rigor of its credentialing process. Every listed expert must satisfy all of the following:
| Criterion | Requirement | Verified by |
|---|---|---|
| Academic qualification | Doctoral or specialist-level degree in applied psychology from a recognized institution | Credentialing Committee |
| Active licensure | Current, unrestricted license or chartered status in at least one jurisdiction | Regulatory-body cross-check |
| Ethical-compliance record | No unresolved ethical complaints or disciplinary actions in the past 7 years | Ethics Review Panel |
| Professional references | Three peer endorsements from AAP members or equivalent senior professionals | Peer Review Board |
| Continuing education | Minimum 40 hours of approved continuing education per 2-year cycle | Annual audit (random sample) |
| Re-vetting cycle | Full re-credentialing every 3 years; interim spot-checks for cause | Re-Vetting Taskforce |
Read the full AAP vetting framework →
A representative sample of vetted AAP members from around the world. Each has a dedicated profile with full credentials, publications, and professional timeline.
| Expert | Country | Specialization | Methodology | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Helena Ribeiro, Ph.D., ABPP | United States (New York) + remote | Clinical Psychology | CBT, DBT, EMDR | English, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Prof. Kenji Takahashi, D.Psych. | Japan (Tokyo) + remote | Organizational / I-O | Psychometric assessment, Systems analysis | Japanese, English |
| Dr. Amara Osei, Psy.D. | Ghana (Accra) + remote | Forensic Psychology | Risk assessment, Expert testimony | English, Twi, French |
| Dr. Lars Nilsson, Ph.D. | Sweden (Stockholm) + remote | Neuropsychology | Cognitive assessment, fMRI, Rehabilitation | Swedish, English, Danish |
| Prof. María Fernanda López, Ed.D. | Mexico (Mexico City) + remote | Educational Psychology | Psychoeducational assessment, Early intervention | Spanish, English |
| Dr. Rajiv Mehta, D.Clin.Psych. | India (Mumbai) + remote | Health Psychology | CBT, Mindfulness-based, Behavioral medicine | Hindi, English, Gujarati |
| Dr. Fatima Al-Mansouri, Ph.D. | UAE (Dubai) + remote | Clinical Psychology | CBT, EMDR, Cross-cultural | Arabic, English, French |
| Dr. Omar Al-Rashid, D.Psych. | UAE (Abu Dhabi) + remote | Organizational / I-O | Psychometric assessment, Executive coaching | Arabic, English |
| Dr. Aigerim Suleimenova, Ph.D. | Kazakhstan (Almaty) + remote | Counseling Psychology | CBT, Person-Centered, Career counseling | Kazakh, Russian, English |
| Dr. Khalid Al-Thani, Psy.D. | Qatar (Doha) + remote | Clinical Psychology | CBT, EMDR, Trauma-focused | Arabic, English |
| Dr. Yuki Nakamura, Ph.D. | Japan (Osaka) + remote | Neuropsychology | Cognitive assessment, Rehabilitation, fMRI | Japanese, English |
| Prof. Wei Zhang, D.Psych. | China (Shanghai) + remote | Organizational / I-O | Psychometric assessment, Leadership development | Mandarin, English |
| Dr. Ji-eun Park, Ph.D. | South Korea (Seoul) + remote | Family Psychology | Systems therapy, Couples counseling, Child therapy | Korean, English |