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Psychologist, Psychotherapist or Psychiatrist?

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?

Psychologist

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".

Psychologist (m/f)

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Psychotherapist or specialised psychotherapist

A "Psychotherapist" practices psychotherapy. In order to work as a psychotherapist in Germany, you need the so-called approbation. Approbation is an unrestricted occupational license.

Have you also acquired a qualification as a specialist psychotherapist abroad? Then you can apply for recognition of this specialised professional title in Germany.

Psychotherapist or specialised psychotherapist

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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 the medical specialist titles in Germany. However, you need approbation as a doctor of medicine before applying for the recognition of your specialised title.

Doctor of medicine or medical specialist

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