Professional Competencies of a European Psychotherapist
A Project of the EAP
This is a project to define and establish the professional competencies of a European psychotherapist, with the intention of allowing this project to act as a set of principles or guidelines for ministries of health; national associations of psychotherapists in various countries; other professional psychotherapy associations (often representing a modality or method of psychotherapy); psychotherapy training organisations; and all other individuals and associated bodies in relation to the professional practice of psychotherapy, in all its various forms, across Europe.
If you are interested in further detailed information, please go to:
www.psychotherapy-competency.eu
Core-Competencies of a European Psychotherapist v-3-3 final-pdf (pdf, 282,0 KB)
Training
Psychotherapists are required to engage in extensive personal psychotherapy during their training which is up to seven years duration. Psychotherapists usually have a first degree followed by a professional, highly specialised, theoretical and clinical training which includes research methodology and continuous professional development. The EAP promotes the recognition of common standards of training throughout Europe, and will ensure their mobility across member states.
Training