The vision of The European Association for Psychotherapy

is of the continent of Europe being a place in which emotional and mental wellbeing is a human right.

Our Mission

The European Association of Psychotherapy aims to make highly professional, high quality Psychotherapy available to those who need it in EU and non-EU countries alike.

Quality assured Psychotherapy easily available to citizens is of great benefit for countries as it enhances citizen's emotional and mental wellbeing.

The Strasbourg Declaration on Psychotherapy, in accordance with the World Health Organisation, established the principles and standards of quality assured Psychotherapy. Quality assured Psychotherapy is effective in 65 – 72% of cases

Psychotherapy is a psychological treatment for a range of psychological, emotional and relationship problems. Psychotherapists usually have a first degree followed by a professional highly specialised theoretical and clinical training which includes research methodology and continuous professional development.

Research shows: The costs associated with the overall healthcare of a person who benefited from Psychotherapy were reduced by 17% compared to the control group.
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Content by Patricia Hunt, President of the European Association for Psychotherapy
Professor Theo Koutroubas, Professor Nevena Calovska
Renata Mizerska, Anne Colgan, Peter Schulthess