Regulation of the profession
Regulation, professional title and activities
In most EU countries the practice of psychology is regulated, and specific qualifications are required to obtain a licence. Use of the title psychologist may be regulated, and countries may also have legal protection of the activities of the profession.
The body with the powers over the entitlement to work as a psychologist is called the ‘Competent Authority’. This is usually either a government department or a professional organisation that has been granted legal powers and responsibilities.
European Commission Regulated Professions by Country, with Competent Authorities listed at the bottom of each country page, can be checked here:
Some EU countries regulate psychologists under the title of Clinical Psychologist
Some EU countries regulate psychologists under the title of Psychotherapist
(Please see here EFPA´s position regarding psychotherapy)
European Federation of Psychologists’Associations AISBL