The European Association for
Psychotherapy Member of the World Council for Psychotherap (WCP)
NGO with consultative status to the Council of Europe In accordance
with the aims of the World Health Organisation (WHO), the
non-discrimination accord valid within the framework of the
European Union (EU) and intended for the European Economic Area
(EEA), and the principle of freedom of movement of persons and
services, the undersigned agree on the following points:
1. Psychotherapy is an independent scientific discipline, the practice of which represents an independent and free profession.
1. Psychotherapy is an independent scientific discipline, the practice of which represents an independent and free profession.
2. Training in psychotherapy
takes place at an advanced, qualified and scientific level.
3. The multiplicity of
psychotherapeutic methods is assured and guaranteed.
4. A full psychotherapeutic training covers theory,
self-experience, and practice under supervision. Adequate knowledge
of various psychotherapeutic processes is acquired.
5. Access to training is through
various preliminary qualifications, in particular human and social
sciences.