The legislation protects the use of the title, but not the practice of the profession of psychologist.

Using the title

To legally use the title of psychologist, you must:

  • hold one of the diplomas referred to in point 1° of Article 1 of the law of 8 November 1993;
  • be accredited, i.e. registered on the list of the Commission of Psychologists.

Scope of the law

The legislation applies to employees, civil servants and self-employed persons who practise the profession as their main activity or as a side activity.

Additional information

Commission of Psychologists
Avenue des Arts 3
1210 Brussels
Tel.: +32 2 503 29 39
Fax: +32 2 669 96 86
E-mail: info@compsy.be
Last update
23 December 2020