Self-reflection and self-assessment: recommendations for practice in the context of the psychology board of Australia’s revised competencies for psychologists
Abstract
Self-reflection and self-assessment have been identified as requirements for psychologists in the new competencies, coming into effect in December 2025. Whilst psychologists are generally familiar with the terms “self-reflection” and “self-assessment”, there is limited guidance within the broader literature as to how these terms are defined and distinguished and how psychologists can overcome challenges to most effectively engage in self-reflection and self-assessment. This commentary provides practical strategies for clinicians to increase effective engagement in self-reflection and self-assessment, including how to foster metareflection, enhance self-assessment and measure self-reflection. Together, these recommendations form a practical framework for psychologists to apply self-reflection across all other competencies for continued growth and development.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Counseling Practices and Supervision
Educational and Psychological Assessments
Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Australian Psychologist
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Volume
- 61
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 403–409
- Publication date
- 30 March 2026
- Language
- EN