Stage Hypnosis

In October 2007 the Board's attention was drawn to a stage hypnosis performance to be given by Peter Powers on 27 October 2007. A number of psychologists requested that the Board take action against Mr Powers on the basis that the performance was a breach of the Act.

This matter was considered by the Board at its November meeting and it was resolved that no action be taken against Mr Powers, given the unsuccessful prosecution of Martin St James in the Adelaide Magistrates Court in 1986. A copy of the judgement by Mr D C Gurry SM delivered on 20 November 1986 is available to download by clicking on the following link: Download Judgement of Mr D C Gurry SM - 20 November 1986 [26 pages]

The South Australian Psychological Board (the Board) is the statutory body established to regulate the practice of psychology in the public interest. The Board ensures that psychologists in this State are responsive to the community's needs by : the approval of higher education courses that prepare individuals for registration; ensuring that people applying for registration or renewal have the skills, knowledge and competence expected of the profession; establishing benchmarks for practice through endorsing standards and codes of conduct and practice; investigating complaints about a psychologist's conduct, competence or capacity; initiating formal disciplinary action or educational counselling Address Location :      16 Norma Street, Mile End SA 5031 Postal :           PO Box 229, Torrensville Plaza SA 5031 Telephone :   +61 8 8443 9669 Facsimile :     +61 8 8443 9550 E-mail :           sapb@saboards.com.au All correspondence must be directed to the Chief Executive Officer / Registrar at the postal address above. If you are having problems viewing the box on the left please click here What's New.