Psychologist, Psychotherapist or Psychiatrist? German: Psychologe/Psychologin, Psychotherapeut/in oder Psychiater/in?
In Germany, a range of options are available for working in the areas of psychology, psychotherapy or psychiatry. It is important to understand the different options because the certification or recognition of your foreign qualification differs depending on the area.
Which profession are you interested in?
A “Psychologist” in Germany is a university graduate who has studied the subject of Psychology as their main subject. If you have completed a psychology degree abroad and wish to work in Germany as a psychologist please click below on “Psychologist”.
Psychotherapist or pecialised psychotherapist
A “Psychotherapist” practices psychotherapy. In order to work in this area in Germany you need a psychotherapeutical Master and an official state-issued accreditation, the so-called "approbation". If you would like to work in Germany as a psychotherapist please choose this profession.
If you have attained additional medical job specialisation and a qualification as specialised psychotherapist, you can apply for recognition of this specialised professional title in Germany. Choose your specialisation and read detailed information regarding this recognition process.
Please note: You need approbation as a psychotherapist before applying for the recognition of your specialised title.
Psychiatrist
A “Psychiatrist” is a medical specialist. If you have completed a qualification as a medical specialist in the area of psychiatry or psychotherapy, you can apply for recognition of one of these medical specialist titles in Germany:
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