TTAP is the professional organization representing Psychologists in Trinidad and Tobago. Our mission is to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge of psychology, and our objectives are:

• To increase knowledge of psychology in the interest of general human welfare and development


• To promote and protect the general and professional welfare of psychologists


• To promote the enactment of legislation relating to the professional practice of psychology and to speak on behalf of psychologists with regard to legislative action


• To maintain and improve the standards of ethical conduct and proficiency in the practice of psychology through a Code of Ethics


• To support continuing education and research in the field of psychology through publications, seminars, workshops and other related activities.


• To represent and speak on behalf of psychologists with allied professional, governmental and non-governmental groups and the public.


• To represent Trinidad and Tobago psychologists in local and international bodies.


• To maintain a database of practicing psychologists with any additional information appropriate to public interest.

YES! TTAP was incorporated by an Act of Parliament no. 84 of 2000 and is recognized by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago as the professional association representing psychologists in Trinidad and Tobago.

No. You are free to access any information that we have on our site. Additional details about individual members can be attained through contact with them.

We keep an updated listing of all of our current members on our site.

Sure! We have provided a list of our members that we hope you would find the right fit from.

TTAP is careful about doing checks on all of our members when they first join. We make sure that their qualifications are valid and if we are made aware of unethical practices we would desist from endorsing them on our site.

We’ve written a great post about this on our blog. Check it out here.

While both Psychiatrists and Psychologists treat mental health problems, their approaches differ. A major difference between Psychiatry and Psychology is that Psychiatry is a branch of medicine. As such, Psychiatrists often prescribe medicine to persons experiencing mental health challenges, while Psychologists tend to engage in talk therapies and other non-medicinal, psychotherapeutic interventions.

TTAP’s individual members are able to help you with your mental health problems. To access this help, simply click on our ‘find a psychologist’ link where you will find a list of psychologists, along with their areas of specialization and contact information. Once you’ve chose one that you think would suit you, feel free to make contact with them and discuss ways in which they can help you.

The requirements differ slightly based on the type of membership that you are seeking. To become a full member of TTAP you must have a B.A., B.Sc. or higher degree in Psychology from an institution that is recognized by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) or any equivalent accrediting body in Trinidad and Tobago. A completed application form and payment of the application fee are also basic requirements. There are other categories of membership that have different requirements, such as student member, affiliate member, affiliate group member, fellow and graduate associate. You can find out details about each of these membership categories here.

Membership with TTAP is required for many governmental appointments and contracts that psychologists apply for. As a member, you gain credibility and recognition as a recognized and credible mental health professional in Trinidad and Tobago. We also provide referrals to our members as we receive requests for services daily. See our list of benefits here.

Psychologists are not legally required to be registered with TTAP, however because it is necessary for insurance purposes, many of the reputable ones are.

The cost for membership varies depending on your membership category. You can find the current rates here.

No. This means that you will not benefit from receiving emails, discounts on workshops, special invitations, voting privileges, sub-committee involvement, directory listing, the opportunity for your clients to make insurance claims, or any other benefit of being a financial member.

Yes. You may pay your membership fees during any month of the year, but it will still expire on the 31st December of that year as membership is per calendar year and not per 12 months.

TTAP has an understanding with the Insurance Companies whereby if a name is not listed in the Financial Members listing, an email is sent to [email protected] in order to verify membership. If you are a financial member, then you are confirmed as being a member and your membership category and qualification is shared (Eg: John James is a Full Member of the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Psychologists and he holds an M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology).
NOTE: TTAP does not make the decision to honour clients' claims. That decision is made solely by the Insurance Company.

Membership Fees paid at the AGM are put forward to the following Calendar Year. (Eg: dues paid in October 2024, would be forwarded to the calendar year of January - December 2025). This means that you are still not a financial member from October - December 2024 and would not have access to Member benefits (like voting), unless you specifically indicate that you would like your payment to be reflective of October - December of that same year, in which event, your membership payment would again be due in January of the following year.

No. You do not have to pay membership for all the years missed. However, if you were not a financial member for one year (eg: 2025), and you wish to renew your membership in the following year (eg: 2026), then you would be required to pay a reinstatement fee of $100 as indicated by the Constitution.

Unfortunately, as a Non-Financial Member of TTAP, you not only miss out on key benefits, but you may also not receive important updates typically shared via email and, in some cases, WhatsApp. However, TTAP actively uses several social media platforms — including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn — to keep members informed. Updates are also posted on the TTAP Blog (Tapped In), and some events, such as the Annual General Meeting, are announced in the local newspaper. As a Non-Financial Member, it is in your best interest to check these platforms regularly and intentionally.

Please email us from your preferred email address at [email protected] and copy [email protected]. Please also verify your financial status and membership number, as well as the email address you would like us to add to our mailing list.

There are Organisational psychologists, EAP providers, and other specialists registered with TTAP that may be of service to you depending on your business’ unique needs. Check out our member listing and make contact with a psychologist that may suit your needs.

TTAP hosts workshops and talks for the public yearly. These are sometimes free to the public and other times we charge a fee in order to raise funds for projects aimed at helping others. As an association we do not accept proposals to develop and administer private organizational training programs but some of our members do. You may check our member listing to connect with one that may suit your needs, or you may email our secretary at [email protected] for a referral. If you are interested in our trainings and events stay tuned to our Facebook page.

As an association TTAP does not take on such projects but we do provide a list of professionals who would. Check out our member listing and make contact with a psychologist that may suit your needs.