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Dear psychological counselors, dear advice seekers,

As a professional association of psychological counselors, we are committed to the primary prevention of mental health and the management of life crises in mentally healthy people. Our aim is to shape the professional field professionally.

Our members are certified psychological counselors, couples counselors and family counselors. They are experts who are committed to the well-being of their clients and help them to achieve their personal goals.

As a member of our association, we offer you a platform to exchange ideas with colleagues, learn from each other and develop professionally. We organize regular training courses, workshops and conferences to give you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills. We are also committed to quality assurance and have a three-stage certification process that you can use to demonstrate your advisory skills and quality of advice. We also support you in running your practice and in complying with ethical and professional standards and regular supervision.

As a member of our association, you have access to a strong network of experts who support and inspire each other. We also offer specialist groups that serve as contacts for various topics and give you the opportunity to exchange ideas with like-minded people, attend training courses and receive supervision. Those seeking advice can also contact the specialist group leaders to find a suitable contact person.

If you are looking for psychological support, qualified couples counseling or family counseling, you have come to the right place. Our members have extensive training and experience to offer you the best possible support. We attach great importance to quality and professionalism and ensure that our members receive continuous further training and are up to date with the latest psychological research and practice.

We invite you to explore our website and find out more about our services and members. If you have any questions or would like advice, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help and support you on your journey.

We look forward to welcoming you to our community and helping you achieve your goals.

Verband psychologischer Berater is actively committed to establishing the profession of psychological counselor outside of the medical profession in Germany. Through clear training and qualification standards, the promotion of professionalism and quality assurance as well as cooperation with other healthcare professionals, psychological counseling can be raised to a higher level. This would help to protect clients, promote mental health and establish psychological counseling as a valuable support in our society.

Here are some reasons why Verband psychologischer Berater supports the establishment of the job description: 

• Protection of clients: Establishing the profession of psychological counselor outside of the healing arts would help protect clients from unqualified and unethical practices. Through clear training and qualification standards, those providing psychological counseling can demonstrate that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality support to their clients.
• Professionalization of the profession: The establishment of the job description would help to professionalize the profession of psychological counsellor. Clear standards and guidelines for training and practice would enable counselors to demonstrate their professionalism and competence. This would strengthen public confidence in psychological counseling and facilitate collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Recognition of the profession: Establishing the profession of psychological counsellor outside of the medical profession would lead to official recognition of the profession. This would help to strengthen public confidence in psychological counselling and professionalize the profession. It would also help to facilitate collaboration with other healthcare professionals and promote the integration of psychological counseling into the healthcare system.
• Relief for the healthcare system: Establishing the profession of psychological counselor outside of the medical profession can relieve the burden on the healthcare system. By providing people with psychological counseling support at an early stage, mental illnesses can potentially be avoided or at least mitigated. This can lead to a reduction in costs in the healthcare system and free up resources for those who need more urgent medical help.
• Quality assurance: Verband psychologischer Berater is committed to high quality standards in psychological counseling. By establishing the job description, clear training and further education standards can be defined. This ensures that those who offer psychological counseling have the necessary knowledge and skills to provide their clients with high-quality support.
• Promoting collaboration: Establishing the profession of psychological counselor outside of the medical profession would facilitate collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Through clear professional standards and official recognition of the profession, psychological counselors can be better integrated into the healthcare system. This would lead to improved collaboration and a holistic approach to supporting clients.
• Need for psychological support: In today's society, there is a growing need for psychological support. More and more people are seeking help to cope with stress, life crises, relationship problems and other mental health challenges. Psychological counselors can meet this need, at least for mentally healthy people, by offering professional and accessible support.
• Complementing medical care: Psychological counselors can be an important supplement to medical care. They can support people who do not have a mental illness but still need help in coping with everyday problems and promoting their mental health. Establishing the profession of psychological counselor outside the medical profession will create a broader range of support options.
• Promoting mental health: Establishing the profession of psychological counselor outside the medical profession would help to promote mental health in our society. By receiving psychological support at an early stage and learning how to deal with stress and strain, people can reduce the risk of developing mental disorders. Psychological counselors can certainly play an important role in the primary prevention of mental illness and help people to maintain and strengthen their mental health.

Verband psychologischer Berater is actively committed to ensuring that psychological counsellors outside of the medical profession are recognized and protected in Germany. By establishing the profession, people can receive high-quality psychological support and the preservation of mental health in our society can be promoted.

As a professional association of psychological counselors, we are proud to be a community of professionals dedicated to promoting the well-being and maintaining the mental health of our clients outside of the healing arts. Our work is based on a set of values that guide us and form the foundation of all our counseling practice.

• Empathy: We believe in the importance of empathy as a fundamental quality of a psychological counselor. We actively listen, understand and respect the feelings and perspectives of our clients in order to help them in the best possible way.
• Confidentiality: We attach great importance to maintaining confidentiality. All information entrusted to us in the course of counseling is treated in strict confidence and only passed on with the express consent of the client.
• Professionalism: We strive to offer our clients professional and high-quality advice. Our members have a sound education and continuously keep up to date with the latest psychological research and practice.
• Respect: We treat every client with respect and dignity, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We create a safe and supportive environment in which our clients can feel comfortable.
• Individuality: We recognize that everyone is unique and has different needs and goals. Our advice is customized and tailored to the individual needs and goals of each client.
• Ethics: We adhere to high ethical standards and are committed to supporting our clients to the best of our knowledge and belief. We act responsibly and adhere to professional guidelines and standards.
• Empowerment: We believe that everyone has the ability to bring about positive change in their lives. We support our clients in recognizing and using their own strengths and resources to achieve their goals.
• Continuity: We offer our clients continuous support and guidance. We are there for them when they need us and support them on their path to better mental well-being.

 These values are the foundation of our work as Verband psychologischer Berater. We strive to offer our clients the best possible support and to accompany them on their way to a healthier and more fulfilling life.

If you are looking for professional psychological counseling or would like to develop as a psychological counselor, you have come to the right place. We invite you to find out more about our work and our members and look forward to helping you with your concerns. In this context, please note our association codes.

The members of the Executive Committee and the other contact persons work for the association on a voluntary basis.